🦧INTERESTING!🧐 Scientists spotted a wild Sumatran #orangutan in #Indonesia 's Gunung Leuser National Park using natural medicine! Named Rakus, he chewed a plant known for its pain-relieving properties and applied the juices to a cheek injury, then used the pulp as a makeshift…

At first, I thought it is a submarine but instead it's the largest animal to have ever lived, the majestic Blue Whale 🐳

Today the Intermational Olympic Committee announced the names of the 36 refugee athletes who will compete in 12 sports at the Paris The Olympic Games. So, their adventure now begins, inspiring millions. We wish the Refugee Olympic Team team great success!

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Meet Lathiif Hairul, a #UNVolunteer Junior Project Clerk with UNDP Indonesia. He supports handling payment processes, tax exemption, travel and expense for different UN agencies, asset management, vehicle registration processes, and more. #DiversityMosaic
⏭bit.ly/3w6x4zD

I am deeply alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza.
 
Independent investigators must be allowed immediate access.
 
The families of the dead have a right to know what happened.

The world has a right to accountability for any violations of int’l law that may have taken place.

Delighted to have a courtesy meeting with DG Tri Tharyat of MoFA Indonesia. Our discussion centred on strengthening the United Nations Country Team's partnership with the Government of Indonesia 🇮🇩 to accelerate SDGs #Indonesia .

In Indonesia, Under-5 mortality decreased from 84 to 21 per 1,000 livebirths betw 1990-2022. Infant mortality down by 71%. Integrated health posts, Posyandu, are the cornerstone for providing essential maternal & child health services in the community. Happy #NationalPosyanduDay

“We cannot replace one dirty, exploitative, extractive industry with another dirty, exploitative, extractive industry”
– UN Secretary-General, urging proper management of critical minerals needed for clean energy transition

Read more ⤵️
news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

In 2023, Indonesia 🇮🇩 saw a drop in vaccination rates. 💉

But Rosyana, a former UN Volunteer Health Officer with UNICEF Indonesia, was determined to turn things around!

Her mission? Boosting immunization in remote areas.

#WorldImmunizationWeek bit.ly/4aRFfi8

Away from the headlines, nearly 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are struggling to meet basic needs in a continuing crisis that risks being underfunded and forgotten. Now is not the time to look away; the international community must continue its support #RohingyaResponse2024

Each year, air pollution is linked to ≈6.7 million premature deaths globally, predominantly in the industrial and urban areas of low- and middle-income countries, where workers face the greatest risks.

Discover ways to #BeatAirPollution on #SafeDay2024 : unep.org/interactives/c…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday launched an initiative focusing on ensuring fairness, sustainability and respect for human rights throughout the entire process of sourcing and using critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition

news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

👩‍🔬Are you or anyone you know a part of an initiative that is restoring nature?
🌱Join #GenerationRestoration by applying or nominating United Nations World Restoration Flagship by 31 May. A chance to be recognized and receive financial support is just a click away⤵️
decadeonrestoration.org/nominate-un-wo…

Deep congrats Jeff to you and your team! A very important recognition of the work IOM Indonesia is doing in #Indonesia !

🏆🌍 Congratulations! 🔥 IOM Indonesia was awarded the Hasan Wirajuda Award by MoFA Indonesia for the protection of Indonesian citizens! @IOM becomes the first international organization to receive this honor.

More: indonesia.un.org/en/267147-iom-…

#LeaveNoOneBehind #ThroughTheScreen

In Indonesia, a @UNREDD-led programme is helping to channel private investments to community-led forest management and livelihoods as a way to fight deforestation driven by the global demand for palm oil and other commodities: unep.org/news-and-stori…

#ClimateAction

The Mangrove Photography Awards 2024 is open for entries.

Submit your best images to highlight the beauty and fragility of mangrove ecosystems and inspire conservation actions around the globe!

decadeonrestoration.org/mangrove-photo…

News: United Nations panel members now appointed to take up the issues of equity, sustainability and human rights across the value chains of the minerals critical for global energy transition and #ClimateAction - such as copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt: unep.org/news-and-stori…

The international community is halfway through the #INC4 negotiations in Ottawa, working towards a critical #PlasticsTreaty .
If you've missed any of the action, catch up with UNEP’s Flickr album for all the key moments and highlights.

📸 bit.ly/3JBsbkZ

Insightful meeting w/ RCO-UNIC team! Our work is driven by our joined up efforts; data-driven approach &strategic partnerships with government&private sector. Excited to roll up my sleeves &work alongside the UN Country team to serve the people of🇮🇩. Let's do this United Nations in Indonesia!