Name
The SIDS Center of Excellence and the Future of Frontline Leadership
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Speakers
Simona Marinescu, UNCTAD
Laurence Kalinsky, Family Offices for Sustainable Development
Ashaki Goodwin, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, PVBLIC Foundation
Laurence Kalinsky, Family Offices for Sustainable Development
Ashaki Goodwin, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, PVBLIC Foundation




Description
This session explores the vision and growing impact of the SIDS Center of Excellence—an emerging hub designed to operationalize the Antigua and Barbuda Accord for SIDS. Positioned as a global platform for knowledge exchange, policy advancement, and partnership development, CoE aims to equip frontline nations with tools, data, and networks needed to scale solutions for climate resilience, sustainable development, and ocean stewardship.
Location Name
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