#LLDCs
SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs face unique challenges in transforming agrifood systems and building resilience. Targeted support is essential to accelerate sustainable development.

Explore the @fao.org Action Plan 2026–2027 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9031en
May 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
At the Women’s Leaders Forum, I stressed that despite the challenges—climate change, economic uncertainty, food insecurity, conflict—we must follow the example of women who persist with resilience and conviction. #GenderEquality #LLDCs #LLDC3 #SDGs #GlobalGoals
August 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you to Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 for hosting #LLDC3. Sweden🇸🇪 stands ready to partner with Landlocked Developing Countries on implementing the Awaza Programme of Action. We remain a steadfast friend to the 32 LLDCs as they navigate the unique challenges of being landlocked.
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
570 million people in 32 landlocked developing countries (#LLDCs) face higher trade costs and isolation from global markets.

Today, the General Assembly adopted a new Programme of Action to overcoming these barriers.

Sweden🇸🇪 delivered the EU🇪🇺 statement firmly backing the plan🤝
January 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Leaders from 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) have joined forces to create a new negotiating group under the UNFCC calling for greater access to climate financing and tailored support to elevate their distinct climate risks ahead of COP30 negotiations.

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August 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
At #HLPF session on Africa, LDCs & LLDCs, Portugal shared how it's turning political commitment into action:
✅ UN fellowships - ocean, digital transf., and outer space
✅ Debt-for-climate swaps
✅ MVI & Go Beyond GDP
✅ Triangular cooperation
#FFD4 #LLDC3 #SIDS4 #LDC5 #SDGs
July 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
@un-ecosoc.bsky.social will support the effective implementation and follow-up of the Awaza Programme of Action -#APoA by enhancing UN system coordination and accelerating SDG delivery where it’s needed most. #LLDC3 #LLDCs #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda
August 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
At the opening of the #LLDC3 Civil Society Forum, I emphasized that from climate resilience to digital access, and from fair financial systems to supporting rural livelihoods, civil society is turning #GlobalGoals into local action. #LLDCs #SDGs #2030Agenda
August 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
At today’s side event on Agriculture & Agribusiness in #LLDCs, I stressed the need to scale not just investment—but impact: on livelihoods, nutrition, opportunity & sustainability. Let’s plant the seeds of transformation so all countries can thrive. #LLDC3 #GlobalGoals #SDGs
August 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today I met with the #UNCTAD SG Rebeca Grynspan at the margins of #LLDC3 to discuss trade & investment in agri-food systems, access to markets, boosting productive capacity in #LLDCs, #FFD4, implementing the #SevillaCommitment, & strengthening collaboration between UNCTAD and #ECOSOC.
August 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
At the opening of #LLDC3 in Turkmenistan, I said: “We must build on the progress achieved in the last decade… to turn structural barriers into pathways for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.” #LLDCs #SDGs #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda
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August 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Investment Policy Monitor No.28: Investment policy trends in LLDCs since the Vienna Programme of Action
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Investment Policy Monitor No.28: Investment policy trends in LLDCs since the Vienna Programme of Action | UNCTAD Investment Policy Hub
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October 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Honoured to meet H.E. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Coop. of #Qatar on the margins of #LLDC3. We discussed bridging key divides, advancing social & sust. dev. , #WSSD2, #FFD4 follow-up, & strengthening partnerships accountability. #LLDCs #GlobalGoals #SDGs
August 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
At today’s #LLDCs Nat’l Focal Points & UNRCs meeting, I stressed their vital role in turning the Awaza Programme of Action #APoA into real impact—by bridging global frameworks with national realities & aligning sectoral plans with its priorities. Their leadership is key. #LLDC3 #SDGs #GlobalGoals
August 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After a morning’s deep dive into SDG 5 (gender equality) #HLPF2025 exploring how to accelerate #SDGs progress across a broad bloc of African countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Middle-Income Countries (MICs).
July 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The climate crisis is outpacing our efforts, and the world's most vulnerable LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS are bearing the brunt of its impacts.

For the most vulnerable, and for all of us—#ClimateAction now!
November 26, 2024 at 12:30 PM
"We are at a pivotal moment for the 32 LLDCs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Home to over 600 million people, LLDCs face steep development hurdles due to lack of sea access, geographical isolation, and trade costs that are 30% higher than those of coastal countries."
August 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This week, ITC is pleased to share perspectives at a side-event of UNCITRAL’s meeting on negotiable cargo documents.

Join us on Friday, 21 March, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in Conference Room 2, for a panel on “Legal Tools for Empowering LLDCs: Enhancing Freedom of Transit and Trade Facilitation”
March 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ontario and Quebec
Warm, humid stretch across ON/QC. Highs 26–30°C, humidex near 34. Scattered PM storms sweep Ottawa–Toronto–Montreal corridor. Overnight lows mild, 17–20°C. #ECCC #TheWeatherNetwork @ExploreWx #TrueNorthExpWx true-north-explorers.ca United voices of LLDCs matter 🌍 #COP30
August 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
12 August is #YouthDay!

Placing youth in #LDCs, #LLDCs & #SIDS in the spotlight, this year emphasizes the global solidarity needed to tackle shared challenges, including #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.

See how #GENeva supports & advances youth-led solutions ▶️ tiny.cc/GENYouthEnvi...
August 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
On 21 March, ITC was honoured to join #UNOHRLLS and #UNCITRAL for a panel discussion on #LLDCs in trade and transit.

We committed to:
🖥️ Digital trade & customs modernization
🤝 PPPs in logistics
🛣️ Harmonized transport documents

#NegotiableCargoDocuments could be a game-changer.
March 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On Day 2 of #HLPF 2026, discussions focused on accelerating progress for African countries, least developed countries (LDCs), and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Participants also addressed #SDG9.

🎥 Watch the highlights: youtu.be/gi2vw90549k
No One Left Behind: Building Inclusive Growth Through SDG 9 - HLPF Day 2
YouTube video by UN Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC
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July 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
#BREAKING #India #UN

India "strongly condemns" the "trade and transit terror" inflicted on Afghanistan in violation of "UN declarations on Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), WTO norms, provision of the UN Charter" Indian Amb P Harish tells UN over Pak creating barriers over Afghan trade
September 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM