The links between good governance and effective climate action can't be overstated - and 2024 presents an opportunity to make profound progress on both.
From Nigeria to Ukraine and beyond, see how we're advancing strong governance for a healthy 🌍.
#HLPF
The impact of water stress goes beyond the environment, affecting health, nutrition & livelihoods.
Global water demand has doubled since 1960 & in Latin America & the Caribbean, it's expected to grow 43% by 2050.
More in
@PNUDLAC
's new
#GraphForThought
:
Thank you Japan for your generous contribution. Your support is key to advancing the
#SDGs
, responding to crises & promoting human security.
We appreciate your partnership & look forward to continuing our work together for a better 🌍.
#PartnersAtCore
How does the world feel about climate change?
What do people want their leaders to do about it?
How can the world come together to solve a crisis that affects us all?
Find out the answers to this and more at
#PeoplesClimateVote
Fatime and Jasmina's stories echo with love and longing. Across generations, and across communities, the pain of missing loved ones connects us. Their stories are never-ending in search of truths yet unknown.
Read the story:
We are stronger together.
Achieving the
#GlobalGoals
requires the partnership of governments, private sector, civil society and citizens to make sure we leave a better planet for future generations.
#HLPF
It's common sense: We cannot fight climate change without protecting our forests.
On
#ClimateActionExplained
, see how
@UNDP
supports Indigenous Peoples and local communities to restore forests while preserving their ways of life.
Technology plays a critical role in our lives – but access gaps, hate speech & disinformation are degrading our digital world.
September's Summit of the Future will seek to shape a more inclusive, safe & human-centred digital world for
#OurCommonFuture
.
Why is inclusive governance key to addressing the climate crisis?
As
#HLPF
gets underway, explore our latest story on the links between strong, inclusive governance and effective
#ClimateAction
.
South Sudan is at a crossroads in its journey towards nation-building.
@shokonoda
reflects on her recent visit to the country & how a holistic approach is required to lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency, peace & sustainable development in South Sudan.
Our Administrator
@ASteiner
recently spoke w/
@MelissaFleming
reflecting on humanity's thorniest challenges, his hopes for a fairer, cleaner future, and lessons learned in rural Pakistan.
Find out more and listen now in the
@UN
's Awake At Night podcast:
DYK that 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced every year?
But less than 10% is recycled ♻️
This
#PlasticFreeJuly
, let’s take urgent action to
#BeatPlasticPollution
and create a healthier, more sustainable 🌎 for all.
As South Sudan marks its 13th Independence Day, it finds itself at a pivotal moment in its journey towards nation-building.
Our Crisis Bureau Director
@shokonoda
reflects on her recent visit and how today's efforts will shape the country's future.
As
@FAST_Initiative
moves to
@UNDP
, we're boosting efforts to end modern slavery.
Mobilizing financial sector to tackle this $236B illicit industry impacting 50M people is key.
Proud to work with
@MFA_LI
to build on
@UNUCPR
work.
#HLPF
#SDGs
Education is a lifeline for millions in Yemen.
Investing in it is imperative to economic growth & resilient institutions.
W/
#SIERY
Project thru
@EUinYemen
, 70+ educational institutions across Yemen have been revitalized by local authorities.
🔍
"Leaving my land felt like abandoning part of myself" Today, Ibrahim's land is flourishing after
@UNDP
's rehab. of 2,320 m of irrigation canals in
#Raqqa
, 🙏to
#PartnersAtCore
🇯🇵
@JapanGov
➡️63K hec. revitalized
➡️500👩🌾supported
➡️21K families access water
📖
While much more needs to be done to tackle
#ClimateChange
, there is hope amidst the gloom.
Through our
#ClimatePromise
, see how we work with over 120 countries on their national climate pledges for a more sustainable future.
#HLPF
In a world of great uncertainty, we must do more to ensure that no one is left behind.
The
#GlobalGoals
aim to eradicate extreme poverty for everyone, everywhere.
Learn more as
#HLPF
gets underway:
Every day, we're witnessing more frequent & devastating climate impacts around the 🌍. Can humanity come together & turn things around?
We say yes.
@UNDPClimate
’s
@cassie_flynn
explains how we can achieve ambitious climate goals & build a safer, healthier future for our planet.