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Today we released with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) an update of our joint initial rapid assessment, which was released in November 2023, and estimates the impacts of the war on the State of Palestine and on #Gaza. The updated #GazaWarImpact assessment estimates the impacts at six months, with projections for seven-, eight- and nine-months scenarios. As the war in Gaza approaches its seventh month, the poverty rate in the State of Palestine continues to escalate, reaching 58.4%, thrusting nearly 1.74 million additional people into poverty. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) also sustains a staggering plunge by 26.9%, accounting for a loss of US$7.1 billion from a 2023 no-war baseline. If the war continues for nine months, poverty is estimated to more than double, raising the number of additional people pushed into poverty to more than 1.86 million, while the decrease of GDP would reach 29% with total losses of US$7.6 billion. Read below and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/db2xki3c

Small Island Developing States are on the frontlines of climate change and nature loss as they face harsh realities of sea level rise, more unpredictable weather patterns, and degraded ecosystems, yet their unique situation also means that they are also driving forward a remarkable range of innovative and interconnected solution Today, we launched with the Global Environment Facility a new $135M Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme, which emphasizes the key role of nature and expands nature-based solutions to combat environmental degradation in: ▪️ Urban development ▪️ Food production ▪️ Tourism Find out more: go.undp.org/Z7S #SIDS4

The immediate and long-term impacts of climate change on young Pacific Islanders can't be overlooked. Young people, who represent up to 75% of total population in Pacific Island countries and territories, are expected to face more climate-related hardships in their lifetime compared to past generations. They are grappling with existential threats to their homes, livelihoods, learning opportunities, and health. And these concerns have had a detrimental impact on the emotional and psychological well-being of young people. However, youth are not only the face of this crisis; they are also the key to overcoming it. As the 4th International Conference on Small Islands Developing States gets underway, checkout UNDP in Asia and the Pacific's new policy paper on "A Turbulent Future: How Climate Change Impacts Young People in the Pacific" and find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eWF7kYFV #SIDS4

Small Island Developing States represent some of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations on the planet. They contribute less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions but face the worst effects of climate change. Yet, they are on the frontlines of #ClimateAction. #SIDS4

Small Islands, Big Dreams! It's crucial for young voices to be heard on issues like climate change, renewable energy, and conservation. They bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and boundless energy to the table. 🗣️🌿 Hear from Adicia Burton, Dominica's Youth Delegate for the Small Island Developing States Global Children and Youth Action Summit, on the key role of youth in #ClimateAction. #SIDS4

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) require an estimated US$4.7-US$7.3 billion annually for adaptation, yet many struggle with high debt, complicating efforts to finance these essential measures. Our new policy brief highlights the pressing need to massively invest in climate change adaptation in SIDS to break costly cycles of disaster and recovery. It also calls for a more equitable and effective global financial system to support climate-vulnerable economies. We present key changes needed to address these challenges effectively, including: ◾ Better access to effective and climate-sensitive debt treatments for countries in need ◾ Deployment and improvement of innovative financial instruments ◾ Access to more long-term affordable funding from the official development sector Read the brief below and find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eKKRabtM #SIDS4

Small Island Developing States have lost an estimated US$153 billion since 1970 due to climate-related hazards. They are hugely impacted by the effects of climate change. Yet, #SmallIslands are also on the frontlines of #ClimateAction. See how: https://go.undp.org/Zhr #SIDS4

Climate change is an existential threat for many #SmallIslands. Ahead of the 4th International Conference on Small Islands Developing States,  which gets underway this Monday, learn why these countries and territories are at the frontlines of the climate crisis: https://go.undp.org/ZJW #SIDS4

Fueled by her passion to empower the next generation of girls in #Africa, Efe Johnson, a young leader from UNDP and Samsung Mobile's #Generation17 initiative and the founder of Xari Africa, is on a mission to provide comprehensive reproductive and sexual health education for girls across Africa and beyond. #AfricaDay

If business continues as usual, the annual flow of plastic into the ocean will nearly triple by 2040, to 29 million metric tonnes per year. Soon, the ocean will turn into plastic soup, and islands will be covered in, and surrounded by, plastic waste. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contribute to less than 2% of mismanaged plastic waste, yet are disproportionately impacted by both land- and sea-based plastic waste. Washing far ashore from where the waste is generated, plastic waste ends up on the coastlines of SIDS and in our food supply. The lack of land often means waste is often burned or dumped into the sea. Most islands do not have waste management facilities. Waste management has become a complicated issue. SIDS’ remote locations constitute a significant challenge in organizing inter-island logistics, and limited resources lead to bigger challenges regarding the management of plastic litter. From the Seychelles to the Dominican Republic and Comoros, see how we support #SmallIslands to #BeatPlasticPollution. https://go.undp.org/Z7a #SIDS4