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The director general of the International Labour Organisation highlights gender disparities in global supply chains, with women underrepresented and facing challenges in key sectors, exacerbated by COVID-19 impacts.
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The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law following a case led by leaders of Small Island States. ITLOS adjudicates maritime disputes under UNCLOS.
The Children and Youth Action Summit at SIDS4 highlights the vulnerability of young people in Small Island Developing States to climate change, poverty, and mental health challenges. UNICEF advocates for their meaningful engagement in policymaking.
United Nations official urges Barbados to invest in processing industries to utilize local resources efficiently. UNIDO supports economic development and self-sufficiency in food production through innovation and agrotech advancements.
Barbados hosts the UN Global Compact Network Caribbean and Sustainable SME & Supply Chain Programme, aiming to align companies with universal principles for sustainable development. Key figures discuss importance for small island states.
