World Development Information Day

The Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Watch the (6th meeting) Fifteenth session of the United Nations ...

The Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Related Sites and Documents:  UN-GGIM 15th session website . ...

 The  Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM  will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Watch the (4th meeting) Fifteenth session of the U...

The Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Watch the (3rd meeting) Fifteenth session of the United Nations ...

The Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Related Sites and Documents UN-GGIM 15th session website Watch the ...

The Fifteen Session of UN-GGIM will be held from 6 - 8 August 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York The Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) was established to provide the leadership to ensure that geospatial information and resources are coordinated, maintained, accessible and able to be leveraged by Member States and society to find sustainable solutions for social, economic, and environmental development. The Committee provides a forum for coordination and dialogue with and among Member States and relevant international organizations on enhanced cooperation in the field of global geospatial information management for the achievement of its operations focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF), to strengthen and ensure its continued effectiveness and benefits to all Member States. Related Sites and Documents:  UN-GGIM 15th session website (1s...

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation -  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 15:00-16:15 Session 3: Leveraging South-South cooperation to promote trade facilitation and deepen regional integration for increased participation of LLDCs in international trade Improved trade facilitation, such as streamlining and harmonization of customs and transit procedures, transparent and efficient border management and coordination in border clearance would help LLDCs towards enhancing the competitiveness of their exports and strengthening the global value chains. This requires enhanced cooperation at the global, regional and subregional levels including South-South cooperation in sharing best practices in customs, border and corridor management and in the implementation of trade facilitation policies. 16:20-17:35 Session 4: Strengthening development financing through South-South and triangular cooperation for inclusive, equitable and affordable ...

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 4 (LLDC3) Conferences

This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. LLDCs are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their reliance on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and water resources. This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. There will be a focus on increasing access to climate finance, developing early warning systems, and implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. The session will emphasize the need for international support in financing climate adaptation and renewable energy projects to help LLDCs build resilience against environmental challenges. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and the  Concept note . Round Table 3: Enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and addressing vulnerability to climate change and disasters in landlocked developing c...

This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). Description This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of a LLDC negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA) - and a critical step toward ensuring that the specific vulnerabilities of the LLDCs are reflected in global climate decision making. Speakers: Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference, USG and High Rep for OHRLLS Michael Bizwick Usi, Vice President of Malawi Dina Nath Dungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Kingdom of Bhutan Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgy...

Press Conference by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Speakers: Natalia Alonso Cano, Chief, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Tinaye Hazel Mabara, Co-Founder, Bokamoso Resilience Initiative, Botswana Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face heightened vulnerability to climate change and disasters due to geographic constraints, economic strains, and transboundary hazards. Despite these challenges, youth in LLDCs are emerging as key agents of change, driving community-based climate solutions, disaster preparedness, and risk education. This press briefing highlights their transformative role, the importance of youth-led organizations in raising awareness, and the need for governments and development partners to provide tools and resources to support resilience-building efforts. Journalists will hear from youth leaders and UN experts on scaling these init...

   This event is convened in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 July 2025, proclaiming 6 August as the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries. Speakers:  Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference and UN Under-Secretary-General for OHRLLS Diego Pacheco Balanza, Chair of the Group of LLDCs & PR of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the UN Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge p...

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation - Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 10:00-10:20 High-level opening segment. 10:25-11:40 Session 1: Catalyzing South-South and triangular cooperation in science, technology and innovation to spur structural economic transformation and achieve digital leapfrogging in LLDCs Through South-South and triangular cooperation, LLDCs can promote peerto-peer learning and share experiences in developing conducive national digital strategies and regulatory frameworks. LLDCs and development partners can pool resources including innovative financing solutions and technological know-how to improve digital literacy and skills in LLDCs and expand meaningful digital connectivity of LLDCs. 11:45-13:00 Session 2: Best practices and experience sharing in unlocking the potential of South-South and triangular cooperation for sustainable, resilient and transformative development of LLDCs This session will focus...

  Trade challenges faced by LLDCs will be addressed, noting that these countries account for a small share of global trade despite comprising a significant portion of the population. LLDCs struggle with high transit costs and complex trade routes, leading to economic vulnerabilities. The round table will discuss the role of trade facilitation agreements, digital trade, and e-commerce as potential solutions. Regional integration will be highlighted as a pathway to improve trade and diversify exports, especially through collaboration with neighboring transit countries and multilateral trade systems. Related Sites and Documents Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Concept note Watch Round Table 2: Seizing the transformative potential of trade, trade facilitation, and regional integration for landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

The  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries  opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future.   Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 3 (LLDC3)! 03:15:10 Conferences

 International Trade Centre will brief attending media on their work in LLDC countries and share the outcomes of two reports. Oliveira-Gómez of the International Trade Centre (ITC) will brief attending media on the work of ITC in Landlocked Developing countries and share the outcomes of two reports: - "China-Lao People's Democratic Republic: Opportunities for export expansion" - "Bottlenecks of Trade with China and Thailand with a Focus on Railway" Speakers: Oliveira-Gómez, Director of the Division of Country Programmes at the International Trade Centre (ITC). Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Press Conference: International Trade Centre (LLDC)! Conferences

The LLDC3 Private Sector Forum is a high-level opportunity for businesses to engage with global leaders to strategize on channeling the power of the private sector to achieve the SDGs for the 606 million people of the 32 LLDCs. 15.00-15.45 High-level Opening Session:  How can the Private Sector Unlock Development? Description: High-level speakers to share their perspectives on the theme, "How can the private sector unlock development in Landlocked Developing Countries?". The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to develop innovative and scalable solutions and to foster partnerships for actions that can change the investment landscape and structure of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). This session seeks to put at the highest level the role of the private sector in the heart of LLDC3 to articulate a vision for unlocking opportunities to deliver a truly transformative decade of development...

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 2 (LLDC3)! Conferences

This session will focus on the challenges that impinge on landlocked developing countries' (LLDCs) economic potential, such as geographical constraints, reliance on primary commodities, and limited access to global markets. The round table will highlight the importance of structural transformation, especially through science, technology, and innovation (STI), as crucial for boosting productivity and economic growth. Agriculture, a key sector in many LLDCs, will be discussed as an area needing diversification and innovation. The panel will emphasize the necessity of building human capacities and entrepreneurship to leverage new technologies for sustainable development. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and the  Concept note . Watch the round Table 1: Structural transformation, diversification, and science, technology and innovation (STI) as drivers of prosperity in landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Confer...

Signing of Memoranda between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Malawi, Slovak Republic, and UNCTAD and UNDP. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website . Watch the Press Conference: Signing of memoranda between Turkmenistan and foreign countries and UN agencies (LLDC3)! 00:12:58 Conferences

Daily press briefing of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) by OHRLLs spokesperson Ms. May Yaacoub. Good afternoon, everyone and thank you so much for joining us in the first LLDC3 daily briefing. The first in a decade, I should say. As you all know, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) officially opened today in the beautiful city of Awaza, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders under the theme "Driving Progress through Partnerships". This landmark event aims to address the unique challenges faced by the world's 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), home to over 600 million people, and accelerate sustainable development through enhanced cooperation, trade facilitation, and infrastructure investment. In his opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the urgent need for collective action. He said "despite representing 7 per cent ...

Opening press conference by United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan from 5-8 August 2025. Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, It is always a pleasure to be in Turkmenistan. And I thank President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for their warm welcome. Your hosting of this important global gathering is a testament to the country's commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development. For the elements of the press of Turkmenistan, I have to say, as I mentioned this morning, that I've been coming to Turkmenistan for almost two decades. And in my visits to Turkmenistan, when I was High Commissioner for Refugees, I was extremely impressed by the fact that Turkmenistan has solved one of the most difficult problems that we have today in the world: the problem of statelessness, especially when an Empire or a Federation, or at the time also the Sov...

  The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Opening Ceremony Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents: Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website . Watch the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Opening and Plenary 1  (LLDC3)! Conferences

Heads of delegations are arriving in Awaza, Turkmenistan, for the opening of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Arrival of Heads of Delegations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)! Conferences