Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face major challenges—climate change, geographic remoteness, a narrow export base—that make them vulnerable to external economic, environmental, and social shocks. But they also have innovative solutions, dynamic populations, and people ready to act. For more information: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/may-2024/small-islands-ready-global-spotlight-and-accelerated-action-antigua