At UNDP Zambia, our new 150 kW solar system is setting benchmarks for environmental stewardship, inspiring communities to adopt similar practices. go.undp.org/ZJ7

The joint UN Development-ESCWA report “War in Gaza: Expected Socioeconomic Impacts on the State of Palestine” shows the devastating effects of the ongoing war in #Gaza on the Palestinian people

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Tax revenue remains the bedrock of govt income & crucial funding for #SDGs .

W/ support from Finland & Norway, #Tax4SDGs operates in 25 nations, aligning tax policies with sustainable development.

See UN Development's #Tax4SDGs Initiative 2023 Annual Report: go.undp.org/Zw2

🇨🇱 Servicio Electoral y PNUD Chile firman memorando para trabajo conjunto.

📝Este memorando surge como resultado la misión NAM de Naciones Unidas que identificó las necesidades del país en materia electoral.

➡️ Más info aquí: go.undp.org/ZUj

⏰Coming soon!

Exciting discussion around the Human Development Report in Geneva!

➡️The Report assesses the dangerous gridlock resulting from uneven development progress, intensifying inequality, and escalating political polarization.

Register: go.undp.org/ZwJ
#HDR2024

Free and independent media are essential for just, peaceful, and inclusive societies.

From Somalia to Kosovo, see how UN Development supports journalists' vital role in fostering truth, accountability & democracy. go.undp.org/Z58 #WorldPressFreedomDay

Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression.

More than ever, we need reliable sources of information & press freedom.

On Friday's #WorldPressFreedomDay & every day, join UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 in defending journalism & standing up for democracy. unesco.org/en/days/press-…

New findings from UN Development and ESCWA reveal the toll of the #Gaza war:

➡️poverty rates soaring to 58.4%,
➡️GDP plummeting by 26.9%
➡️Nearly 1.74 million more people pushed into poverty.

The human cost is immeasurable & immediate action is vital. go.undp.org/ZUC

La tasa de pobreza en el Estado de Palestina sigue en aumento, llegando al 58,4 %, lo que ha sumido a casi 1,74 millones de personas más en la pobreza a medida que la guerra en #Gaza entra en su séptimo mes.

Más hallazgos en nuestro informe con ESCWA: go.undp.org/ZwT

Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies provide a roadmap for transitioning national economies towards sustainable, low-carbon models by mid-century.

New UN Development report outlines key steps and best practices for designing and implementing LT-LEDS: go.undp.org/ZUQ

Incredibly exciting with the phase out of unabated coal by early 2030s from #G7Italy Also very humble that UN Development was asked to support key initiatives in this communique. We will work with our partners to move fast on these. Thanks G7 Italy and the Italian presidency for the trust

In Yemen's rural areas water scarcity & infrastructure challenges are exacerbating crises.

In Dhamar, UNDP Yemen+ @UN Peace Support Facility are working to restore water networks & foster community resilience. go.undp.org/Zwa

Georgian🇬🇪 municipalities master #ArtificialInteligence to empower citizens to co-design their cities.

EU & UNDP are proud to support this process leading to better urban planning, participation & inclusivity.

EU Delegation Georgia 🇪🇺 UrbanistAI

🇪🇺🇺🇳 #Mayors4EconomicGrowth #M4EG

Climate change strains budgets of high-income countries, but for 9 out of 10 in low-income nations, insurance remains out of reach. Pleased to open the discussion at the HL launch of the Landscape of Microinsurance 2023 report - working towards solutions: go.undp.org/Zw8

.UNRWA's work for millions of people in Gaza, occupied West Bank, Jordan, Syria & Lebanon is irreplaceable & indispensable.
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Its presence is a source of hope & stability.
Its education, healthcare & other services provide a sense of normality & safety to desperate communities.

Great to join Kanni Wignaraja & @undpasiapac Resident Representatives today at retreat in Kathmandu. Despite turbulent times around the world, UN Development remains focused on supporting inclusive sustainable development in Asia Pacific countries to advance #HumanDev pathways & the #SDGs