Rising Up for SIDS: Investing in the Blue Economy

As Large Ocean States, investing in the Blue Economy can catalyze transformational recovery in SIDS, bringing wealth to island communities and restoring ocean ecosystems. SIDS are pioneering innovative blue economy solutions and frameworks, including blue financial instruments and restorative nature-based solutions. UNDP's Offer Rising Up for SIDS responds to the most pressing needs of island states, supporting them in turning challenges into opportunities for prosperous and transformative green recovery. As part of UNDP's SIDS offer, UNDP is supporting SIDS in harnessing blue economies to achieve prosperity through an integrated approach rooted in sustainable finance and development. UNDP's blue economy pillar focuses supporting SIDS implementing Blue Economy National Strategies and policies and mobilizing US$30 million or more in Blue Economy finance. By amplifying ambitions, leveraging innovative development solutions and fostering genuine and durable partnerships, UNDP will support SIDS in safeguarding progress on the SAMOA Pathway, the 2030 Agenda and building back better, bluer and greener. Let us come together and rise up for SIDS.