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UNDP recognizes that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face numerous barriers to meeting their priority of sustainable economic development while at the same time ensuring environmental conservation. These barriers are largely a reflection of countries' natural qualities such as their remoteness, limited natural resources and vulnerability, coupled with their constraints in developing their transportation, communication and economic sectors

Brochure/pamphlet on the Comdeks Communities and landscape resilience and sustainability.

This booklet features practical projects and programmes that governments and their partners have developed in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The booklet has been prepared for the High-Level Event on the MDGs which has been convened by the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN General Assembly and which will enable world leaders to review progress, identify gaps, and commit themselves to the necessary efforts, resources and mechanisms.

Climate change creates a serious challenge for sustainable development, with scientific projections indicating that billions of people will face food and water shortages, increased exposure to diseases, losses of homes, assets and livelihoods, and forced migration. Recognising the urgency of the issue, the international community has pledged significant funding for adaptation and mitigation in developing countries, and a wide range of mechanisms and institutions for climate finance are rapidly developing. In order to maintain progress - or even current achievements - towards the MDGs, it is imperative that these funds be spent effectively and not be diminished or lost through corruption.