FAO is pleased to announce that it will convene a Virtual Forum for Leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in a major push forward to help its Members regain their momentum toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Co-hosted by the Government of Fiji, FAO is organizing the SIDS Solutions Forum, 30 – 31 August.  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will partner with us for the event.

Heads of State and Government from seven Pacific Island countries will be joined by representatives from SIDS countries in the African and Americas/Caribbean regions. Ministers holding key government portfolios related to agriculture, food, nutrition, environment, health and ICT, will participate and play leading roles – as will representatives from the private sector, civil society and others.

There will be participation and presentations from a number of our regional Ministers of Agriculture including:

• The Hon. Indar Weir, The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Barbados
• The Hon. Sabato Caesar, The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Rural Transformation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• The Hon. Floyd Green and The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Jamaica

We have attached our press release which we would appreciate coverage in your media house and social media platforms.

We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for this important forum and look forward to welcoming you online. The details for registering for the 2 day forum along with the Provisional Programme and high-level list of participants are included in the attachment.