UNDP

No. Time. To. Lose. It’s our children’s future. Let’s clear the skies for all the kids in our lives. Sign our climate pledge NOW: weatherkids.org #WeatherKids

Since 2016, we've been partners with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to unlock financing for the Sustainable Development Goals towards a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable future.   Our flagship TADAMON Platform equips local non-profits across the world with the skills needed for crowdfunding and digital fundraising, enabling them to respond to community development needs, from reconstructing homes in Pakistan post-floods and enhancing education in Palestine, to solar panels to keep lights running in Lebanese schools. As of 2023, over 600 non-profits have completed crowdfunding training in 34 countries and raised $12.1 million through digital fundraising and partnerships. Through the Youth Digitalization for Employability and Entrepreneurship Program, we are building more agile national entrepreneurship ecosystems, digital skills and knowledge for the 21st century economy, starting with an initial 35,000 individuals for the workforce across Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Maldives. As we join IsDB for its 2024 Annual Meeting in Riyadh and 50th Anniversary, see how we partner for results: https://lnkd.in/ehyTpsQF #IsDB50 #IsDBAM2024

The climate emergency is affecting people’s lives on every continent. In 2023, the world experienced the warmest year on record. The number of violent conflicts are also at their highest since the United Nations was founded in 1945. An estimated 2 billion people live in fragile and conflict-affected areas and 3.3 to 3.6 billion people are in highly vulnerable contexts because of climate change. 70% of the most climate-vulnerable countries are also among the most politically and economically fragile. Climate change does not directly lead to conflict or instability, but it can interact negatively with the factors that impact the lives of those most vulnerable in social, political, and economic ways. When those risks are not addressed, new crises and conflicts can erupt, or it can exacerbate existing tensions. That’s why addressing climate-related security risks is central for local sustainable development, and to prevent future conflicts. See how we're working with governments and communities in 120 countries and territories to improve climate security and help countries to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. https://lnkd.in/eUfJFBSD

Picture this: we have the power to cut plastic pollution by 80% by 2040. To achieve this, we must develop an international legally binding instrument to #BeatPlasticPollution. Explore the true costs of plastic production here: https://go.undp.org/1ccL #INC4

Unsanitary conditions in shelters and other areas are contributing to the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza. With UNRWA we are supporting the Joint Service Council for solid waste management and deploying workers to oversee waste collection operations. Learn more via United Nations News ⬇️

At current trends, countries will miss global targets for reducing malaria, a potentially fatal disease that hits rural populations living in poverty, with less education or limited healthcare access, the hardest. Because malaria is often influenced by socioeconomic inequities and environmental conditions beyond healthcare, we need multisectoral approaches to #EndMalaria and advance human development for those left furthest behind. On #WorldMalariaDay, learn how we find synergies across sectors with RBM Partnership to End Malaria and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) to unlock health and development progress together: https://lnkd.in/dTb8KB5J

“I am deeply committed to making a significant difference in the future of IT education and opportunities for women in Afghanistan. I believe technology can play a vital role in bridging the gap for women in Afghanistan... My passion lies in utilizing these tools to empower and uplift women in Afghanistan." On this #GirlsInICT Day, meet Hasina, an Afghan woman in Information Technology! She's pursuing her passion, thanks to a cross-border #EU-UNDP initiative. Her vision? To revolutionize tech in Afghanistan, improving healthcare and education. https://go.undp.org/ZZb #UNDPEUpartnership20

How to make finance work for people and planet? Our 🆕 Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) report, launched with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and UNICEF on the sidelines of Financing for Development Forum, shares the achievements, lessons and best practices from over 86 countries to build a sustainable finance ecosystem. The report underscores the crucial role of country-led, impact-oriented financing strategies in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Read the INFF Facility's latest report below and more at: https://go.undp.org/ZZa #Fin4Dev

¿Single-use plastics, legacy plastics, recycled plastics? Understanding the plastic pollution crisis can be complex. As delegations kick off the fourth round of #PlasticsTreaty talks in Canada, check out our guide to the negotiations: https://lnkd.in/eb3r3bvR #INC4

“This fight, this passion, is personal. I advocate for health education because it’s something I never received, and I’m making a safe space for kids and teens because I didn’t have one. I want better for girls like me.” Meet Efe Johnson, a young leader from UNDP and Samsung Mobile's #Generation17 initiative. Her organization Xari Africa is advancing the #GlobalGoals and #GenderEquality by teaching reproductive and sexual health education across Africa and beyond. Watch below and find out more: https://bit.ly/4b9HcXg