“Pacific island states are giants in sustainable development,” writes UN Development’s Claire Van der Vaeren in our latest blog post ahead of the #SIDS4 conference starting today. Supporting their initiatives can teach us to build a more sustainable world for all. go.undp.org/ZnY

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A legal identity is critical for accessing public and private services, but a staggering 850 million people worldwide lack the means to establish their identity. Digitalization offers a pathway to bridging the global identity gap.
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Building partnerships🤝 to prevent future pandemics.

Dept of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Min of FAH&D and UNDP India sign an MoU to strengthen livestock healthcare ecosystem by digitizing vaccine cold chain management, training stakeholders & building community outreach programmes.

#OneHealth #LeaveNoOneBehind

📌 🎯 Did you know? Pioneering #CoastalEngineering is underway in the Pacific Ocean, helping communities in the atoll island nation of Tuvalu buffer the waves to protect food and water security #SIDS4 #ClimateAdaptation buff.ly/41rEuZs

On the ground in northern Afghanistan, we're responding to flash floods with a plan! Together with UN Afghanistan and partners, we're providing community kitchens, transitional shelters, cash-for-work programs, and rebuilding vital infrastructure.

#HumanRights are for everyone, everywhere.

Yet, millions of #LGBTIQ + people around the 🌍 still suffer from discrimination, poverty and violence solely because of who they are.

On #IDAHOBIT , Achim Steiner spotlights our work to ensure no one is left behind. go.undp.org/ZP7

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)! 🏳️‍🌈

Read our latest story about young leaders pioneering initiatives for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
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With #LGBTIQ + rights continuing to be under threat, it's crucial to recognize those paving the way for equality. The #InternationalPrideAwards , an initiative by UN Development and ILGA World, aims to shine a light on their remarkable contributions.
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UNDP Afghanistan 's latest report on women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan has been launched in Kabul. Dive into the findings showcasing their resilience in driving economic stability and hope despite challenges. Read the report here:undp.org/afghanistan/li…

'We must #ActNow to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees; otherwise, we will not only lose our Himalayas and natural assets but also lives and livelihoods,' says UNDP Asia-Pacific Director Kanni Wignaraja during a mission to Nepal. #ClimateAction

Access to this new paediatric treatment option has the potential to significantly improve the lives of preschool-aged children and their communities.
#HealthForAll #BeatNTDs

Today in Tokyo, a strategic dialogue by #UnitingEfforts – an initiative by UN Development-led @ADP_Health, GHIT Fund (グローバルヘルス技術振興基金) & Japan – is bringing together key stakeholders, incl Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium partners, to prepare for equitable introduction of the new treatment option for paediatric #schistosomiasis .

Heavy rains and floods have claimed hundreds of lives and destroyed thousands of homes in northeastern Afghanistan. Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques details how @UNDPafghanistan is working with partners to support the communities with temporary shelters, cash4work and immediate needs. Join us

It never gets easy 2 see the heartbreaking scenes of people trying 2 rebuild their lives after a disaster. Now the #floods in Nrthrn Afghanistan. Too many lives lost, homes destroyed. UNDP Afghanistan will help build temp shelters, clear debris, provide cash 4 work & hot meals. Join us.

Mohamed Saeed Ministry of Economic Development and Trade 'The blue economy holds a wealth of opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth across the Asia Pacific region.' - Gerd Trogemann from UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

Blue Economy provides food, jobs, water, economic growth & is vital for climate action. Investing in the transformation of the blue economy is investing in the recovery of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum hosted in 🇲🇻 brought to you by Climate Finance Network Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office & Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

#Baghlan rebuilds after #AfghanistanFloods . UNDP Afghanistan UN Afghanistan supporting temp shelters, community kitchens, basic supplies for income+ immediate needs. Int'l support urgently needed Raffaella Iodice Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan Asian Development Bank Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳 Norway MFA KfW Development Bank Sweden in Afghanistan Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

To the people of central and northern Afg, you're not alone. After recent floods, UNDP Afghanistan is on the ground with temporary shelters, community kitchens, & livelihood support. We're committed to restoring livelihoods & rebuilding vital community infrastructure. Every effort counts.

India generates 62 million tonnes of waste per year.

Meet Sandeep from Mumbai. He is one of the 1.5 million Safai Saathis in 🇮🇳 working to ensure efficient waste management.

See how UNDP India & partners are working to improve waste management centres: go.undp.org/ZfH

Heartbreaking scenes from Afghanistan as climate change-fueled flash floods devastate the region.

UNDP Afghanistan commencing aid to victims via income generation, helping communities affected by previous weeks floods recover from agricultural losses and assessing situation in #Baghlan .