UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated, “I see small island developing states as a magnifying glass. When we look through [their] lens, we see the vulnerabilities we all face. And by addressing the issues facing small island developing states we are developing the tools we need to promote sustainable development across the entire world.” Within this framework, global representatives attending the conference focused on the unique environmental and developmental challenges faced by SIDS, forged new partnerships, and identified innovative solutions for sustainable development.

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