based on best available scientific information as a tool forconservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of itscomponents. We note decision X/2 of the 10th Meeting of theConference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity,that by 2020, 10 percent of coastal and marine areas, especiallyareas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystemservices, are to be conserved through effectively and equitablymanaged, ecologically representative and well-connected systems ofprotected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.Smallisland developing States (SIDS)178.We reaffirm that small island developing States (SIDS) remain aspecial case for sustainable development in view of their unique andparticular vulnerabilities, including their small size, remoteness,narrow resource and export base, and exposure to global environmentalchallenges and external economic shocks, including to a large rangeof impacts from climate change and potentially more frequent andintense natural disasters. We note with concern that the outcome ofthe 5-year review of the Mauritius Strategy for Implementation(MSI+5) concluded that SIDS have made less progress than most othergroupings, or even regressed, in economic terms, especially in termsof poverty reduction and debt sustainability. Sea-level rise andother adverse impacts of climate change continue to pose asignificant risk to SIDS and their efforts to achieve sustainabledevelopment and for many represent the gravest of threats to theirsurvival and viability, including for some through the loss ofterritory. We also remain concerned that, while SIDS have progressedin the areas of gender, health, education and the environment, theiroverall progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goalshas been uneven.179.We call for continued and enhanced efforts to assist SIDS inimplementing the Barbados Programme of Action and Mauritius Strategyfor Implementation. We also call for a strengthening of the UnitedNations System support to SIDS in keeping with the multiple ongoingand emerging challenges faced by SIDS in achieving sustainabledevelopment.180.Building on the Barbados Programme of Action and the MauritiusStrategy for Implementation, we call for the convening of the ThirdInternational Conference on SIDS in 2014, recognizing the importanceof coordinated, balanced and integrated actions to address thesustainable development challenges facing SIDS and we invite theGeneral Assembly at its 67th Session to determine the modalities ofthe Conference.Leastdeveloped countries 181.We agree to effectively implement the Istanbul Programme of Actionand to fully integrate its priority areas into the framework foraction, the broader implementation of which will contribute to theIPOAs overarching goal of enabling half of LDCs to meet thecriteria of graduation by 2020.Landlockedleast developed countries182.We invite Member States, including development partners,organizations of the United Nations system and other relevantinternational, regional and subregional organizations, to speed upfurther the implementation of the specific actions in the fivepriorities agreed upon in the Almaty Programme of Action and thosecontained in the Declaration on the midterm review, in abetter-coordinated manner, in particular for the construction,maintenance and improvement of their transport, storage and othertransit-related facilities, including alternative routes, completionof missing links and improved communications and energyinfrastructure, so as to support these countries' sustainabledevelopment.Africa183.While we acknowledge that some progress has been made towards thefulfillment of international commitments related to Africasdevelopment needs, we emphasize that significant challenges remain inachieving sustainable development on the continent.184.We call on the international community to enhance support and fulfillcommitments to advance action in areas