28 - 29 May at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face many distinct challenges on their ongoing path towards strong sustainable economic development and getting the most from their rich socio-cultural heritage. All governments face limited resources and staffing. This is especially true for SIDS where the available resources and land are more constrained. Global challenges can exacerbate these already difficult resource allocation decisions. Land management and administration for SIDS must be well organized and part of a broader regional effort in order to meet Societal Development Goals (SDGs), enhance resilience and disaster response. Professional national surveying societies greatly enhance these efforts in Land Management and form the fundamental membership of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG).
FIG has organized several regional forums on the role of land professionals in supporting SIDS in the Pacific, Asia, and Oceania. Participants, professionals, and member states have shared and received valuable knowledge that support the backbone of their social and economic systems. This year, our focus has shifted to the Caribbean where we hope to bring our expertise to the challenges of the region. Many NGO, governmental, and professional organizations are already engaged, and we hope to share our experience while also expanding the base of knowledge to be shared with all SIDS. We aim to ensure that FIG’s efforts supplement and synergize with the currently ongoing work for the betterment of all interested parties and society at large.
UN-GGIM-Americas Caribbean Geospatial Development Initiative
(CARIGEO) is a collaborative initiative that seeks to empower the
countries and territories of the Caribbean. It seeks the greater use
and sharing of geospatial and statistical information. This will in
turn support improved decision making for sustainable national and
regional development, improving the possibilities for the
environment, the economy, and our evolving societies. In addition, a
Joint Action Plan involving UN-GGIM-Americas, SIRGAS, PAIGH/IPGE,
the OAS and others is already in place to positive effect. Our FIG
Corporate Sponsors and the other Private Networks we coordinate with
have a global reach and are likewise trying to develop improved
capacity towards a sustainable future and for the betterment of all.
These groups have missions that focus on regional scientific and
national collaboration. In contrast, FIG’s mission addresses the
needs and capabilities of professional land surveyors of all kinds.
These are a core component in the implementation, construction, and
finance of everything that is ultimately developed. Professional
societies throughout the world, the Americas and in particular, the
Caribbean are invited to participate in this forum. We all have much
to learn, to share and to collaborate on, and together we can meet
the global challenges of both today and tomorrow.
There are many similarities across all Islands states. However,
important regional differences of many kinds can play an important
role in shaping which tools and methods are most appropriate for
successful outcomes. These can become even more significant at
the national level where environmental, societal, cultural,
political, institutional, legal, resource, and economic factors are
key to achieving best results. The key topics we propose to begin
our focus upon will be:
| Monday, 29 May 08:00–08:50 Nassau, Hilton/Waldorf | SIDS MORNING MEETING |
| Monday, 29 May 11:30–13:00 Nassau, Hilton/Waldorf  | SIDS - INTRODUCTIONS OF GLOBAL AND REGIONAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS - SESSION 1 (TS01D/10533) |
| Monday, 29 May 14:30–16:00 Broadway/Carnegie, Hilton/Waldorf | SIDS - TOP CONCERNS OF THE CARIBBEAN SIDS - SESSION 2 (TS02J/10534)
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| Monday, 29 May 16:30–18:00 Nassau, Hilton/Waldorf | SIDS - TOP CONCERNS OF THE CARIBBEAN SIDS - SESSION 3 (TS03D/10535)
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| Tuesday, 30 May 08:00–08:50 Nassau, Hilton/Waldorf | SIDS MORNING MEETING |
| Tuesday, 30 May 11:30–13:00 Nassau, Hilton/Waldorf | SIDS - SUMMARY SESSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF DRAFT DECLARATION - SESSION 4 (TS04D) |
 
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