HAPPENING NOW: On the road to PNUD América Latina y el Caribe XVI Ministerial Forum for Development - Gov't Ministers and senior officials gather in #Dominica🇩🇲 today for the #EasternCaribbean Preparatory Meeting. #ResilienceinAction WATCH the Opening Ceremony: youtube.com/watch?v=Dbu8kb…

In 2021, Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley was recognized as a United Nations #EarthChamps for her leadership in policy. Her commitment to protecting nature has made Barbados a leader in the global environmental movement. This #AfricanDescent Day, see her work in action: unep.org/championsofear…

📈 Investing in sustainable development will be one of the tracks at the Summit of the Future. Learn more in our useful explainer → un.org/sustainabledev…

Always a pleasure to be with H.E. Sylvanie Burton, President of #Dominica 🇩🇲 - a champion of social inclusion & justice. Honored to have her presence at the Opening Session of the #EasternCaribbean Preparatory Meeting for PNUD América Latina y el Caribe’s upcoming XVI Ministerial Forum for Development.

Our future hangs in the balance. The choices we make now may be the difference between a future of breakdown or breakthrough to a better world for everyone. 👉Learn more about #OurCommonFuture: bit.ly/3XmOjHw

How countries can act strategically re: digitalization, climate vulnerability, and adaptability & financing for social policies was in focus at the recent #EasternCaribbean Preparatory Meeting for PNUD América Latina y el Caribe's XVI Ministerial Forum for Development. #ResilienceinAction

🌍 In a changing world, it's time for a New Agenda for Peace. Together, we must address the evolving threats and foster stronger, collective action for global security. #OurCommonFuture un.org/peaceandsecuri…

REMINDER to join us tomorrow for a Dialogue on Recognition, Justice, and Development of People of #AfricanDescent in the Caribbean This will be a chance to: - Dive into the Permanent Forum’s mandate - Discuss key human rights issues - And more! 👉bit.ly/3AJDBlP

Positive relationships are impossible without mutual respect and consent. This #WorldSexualHealthDay, let UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—explain why positive relationships are a cornerstone of sexual health: unf.pa/shd #GlobalGoals

As urbanization accelerates, leaders are focusing on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities for all. ⚙️ Let's push for transformative urban policies that leave no one behind. 🏙️ #GlobalGoals. Learn more: un.org/sustainabledev…

“We can’t build a future for our grandchildren with a system for our grandparents” — UN chief António Guterres. This month, United Nations will welcome world leaders to the Summit of the Future where they will discuss and agree on transformative actions needed to secure #OurCommonFuture 🌎

Our Programme Policy Officer, Nicholas Grainger, today shared insights at the Regional Seminar on Agricultural & Fisheries Insurance. #WFP proudly contributes to building resilience and safeguarding livelihoods. @OecsCommission FIIAPP #Agriculture #Fisheries #SocialProtection

Working with @SchoolMeals WFP is driving efforts to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals at school. At our latest #ForoAlimentaciónEscolar, partners discussed strategies for scaling up national programs to improve child nutrition globally.

Meet the President-Elect of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang of Cameroon. 🇨🇲 Next week, he will be sworn in as UN GA President. Read more about his vision for #UNGA79: bit.ly/4c27D1t

💡 Innovation and digital cooperation are driving forces for the #GlobalGoals. Discover more about the topic ahead of the high-level week of the #UNGA79 un.org/sites/un2.un.o…

Adia Daniel, a youth advocate from St Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨 was candid about the impact of climate change on the Eastern Caribbean. “Let us empower children, educate children, and inspire children to act…” x.com/unicefchief/st…

Two months after Hurricane Beryl —the strongest June hurricane in Atlantic history— left a path of destruction across the Caribbean, people are still grappling with the aftermath. Learn more about how the UN is supporting the recovery: bit.ly/4eaNqHP via UN Humanitarian

"Investing in clean air saves lives, combats climate change, strengthens economies, builds fairer societies, and advances the #GlobalGoals." @AntonioGuterres for calls for #CleanAirNow: un.org/en/observances…

Are you ready for #UNGA this September? Find out all the critical events taking place on our dedicated page - learn more about the Summit of the Future, and other high-level meetings taking place: un.org/en/high-level-…

Today's International Day of Clean for blue skies is an opportunity to galvanize the global movement to end air pollution. 👉Learn how Asian countries could save lives & boost growth by investing in #CleanAirNow: bit.ly/4g93FXH