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Working to end poverty, inequality, and climate change and to advance the #GlobalGoals. Follow our Administrator and visit undp.org for more.
170 countries & territoriesBorn February 24Joined February 2009
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Today is #WorldWildlifeDay 🦋🐯🐝🐬🕊🐒🦩🦜
and the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora!
Celebrations are underway in Washington DC- tune in live here at 10am EST: youtube.com/@WorldWildlife
#WWD2023
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From potential pests to patrimony, mammalwatchers are changing attitudes towards local fauna.
This #WorldWildlifeDay, meet 's Jon Hall to see how mammalwatching is fostering a sense of community pride in local wildlife and enhancing custodianship: ow.ly/Vm7K50N55xJ
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Law enforcement officials must constantly adapt strategies in their fight to protect wildlife. Thankfully, is on the case.
See how he works with law enforcement officers in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to hold traffickers accountable: ow.ly/3Spv50N77SX #WWD2023
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Wildlife loss is a direct threat to humankind. Climate change, poaching & industrial development are the main causes of extinction for thousands of species.
See how is working towards preserving #Kazakhstan's diverse wildlife: bit.ly/3ZDzYoi
#WorldWildlifeDay
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The signals we see today can help us prepare for tomorrow.
Read our 🆕 Signals Spotlight to find out what signals and trends we’re seeing and what they can mean for development. go.undp.org/g9WK
#FutureSmartUNDP
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DYK hippos and oxpeckers have a special bond?
And so do many other animals. They develop symbiotic partnerships w/ other species across all wildlife.
On #WorldWildlifeDay, we celebrate the power of #PartnershipsforConservation to continue saving hundreds of species every year.
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This #WorldWildlifeDay meet another ally in the fight to #EndIllegalWildlifeTrade: .
Rod is working with us, and partners through the #GlobalWildlifeProgram to follow the money and bring traffickers to justice: go.undp.org/SNV2
#WWD2023
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We can only achieve the transformational change we need for wildlife through #PartnershipsforConservation w/ governments, partners like , Indigenous peoples, CSOs, women & young people, & the private sector.
More from on #WorldWildlifeDay: go.undp.org/1bKP
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Growing up on the outskirts of Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park, Ega was passionate about conservation. But with limited conservation jobs available - especially for ♀ - she could never find a way to be part of the action, until now: ow.ly/zWOM50N6IwP #IWD2023 #WWD2023
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The earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria generated more rubble than any other recent natural disasters. In 🇹🇷 100M cubic meters of debris have buried human lives, dreams & memories. As part of response, is ensuring recovery efforts. 👉
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Wildlife is one of the planet's most precious natural resources 🦁🐠🦜🐘🐋🦩
#ClimateChange, deforestation and habitat destruction have led to many species' endangerment and extinction.
On #WorldWildlifeDay and every day, let's protect and conserve wildlife for a healthier 🌎.
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Local businesses in #Türkiye were greatly affected by the earthquakes but they've been among the first to respond.
, a supported network of 60,000 businesses, mobilized in-kind and cash donations, and is now focusing on recovery. go.undp.org/7nZv
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Least Developed Countries are the most affected by natural hazards & extreme weather events but often lack the capacity to manage these shocks.
With , we are helping to build the financial resilience of LDCs to protect lives & livelihoods. go.undp.org/rGaj
#LDC5
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The level of destruction is extremely high following the 6 February earthquake in #Syria and support is urgently needed across all sectors.
is on the ground in Aleppo removing 10,000 cubic meters of debris.
Learn more ⬇️
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More than half of the world’s extremely poor live in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
This month’s #LDC5 conference will be an opportunity to mobilize international support & partnerships to ensure the LDCs can achieve the #GlobalGoals. un.org/ldc5
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Fast-growing nature tourism has made tremendous contributions to nature conservation, prompting creation of protected areas, contributing to research through citizen science, bringing practical financial benefits to remote communities worldwide: ow.ly/Vm7K50N55xJ
#WWD2023
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Thanks to our #PartnersAtCore for enabling us to focus on early recovery and debris removal in #Türkiye.
This investment in our work helps us respond quickly to urgent needs and begin the massive effort to restore normal activities in the area.
More: go.undp.org/nBnz
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The model places women’s rights organizations at the center of its work.
Through strong partnerships, 1.6 million women and girls received access to gender-based violence services
➡️Impact Report: bit.ly/withherimpact
#WithHerImpact
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We are providing worst-hit municipalities with emergency supplies to address hazardous waste and other public health concerns as part of our emergency measures after the disaster that hit the Southeast region in 🇹🇷.
For more information: 👉bit.ly/3xLdiXD
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📣 Save the date 📣
#CSW67 starts next week, 6-17 March, focusing on innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving #GenderEquality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
Learn more and join our side events ➡️ go.undp.org/eVi9
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From potential pests to patrimony, mammalwatchers are changing attitudes towards local fauna.
Ahead of #WorldWildlifeDay, 's Jon Hall shares how mammalwatching is fostering a sense of community pride in local wildlife and enhancing custodianship: go.undp.org/c2dR
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Laws can negatively impact people living with HIV or at higher risk of HIV.
If you're taking action against these kinds of discriminatory laws, wants to hear from YOU!
Learn more about #SCALE and how to get involved 👉🏾 bit.ly/3KPDEPW
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Can the courts save us?
Are we seeing a social recession?
Is there a looming jobs crisis?
These questions are emerging as we launch our first Signals Spotlight, highlighting signals and trends from around the world.
Read it now: go.undp.org/g9WK
#FutureSmartUNDP
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💡 How can countries boost inclusive #DigitalTransformation?
Here are 1️⃣0️⃣ good practices to guide a process of national digital transformation that is thoughtfully designed and implemented with people and rights at the center: go.undp.org/SttW
#DigitalUNDP #MWC23
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Integrated national financing frameworks are helping Least Developed Countries drive finance toward sustainable development & leave no one behind.
Join us at #LDC5 with , , , & others to learn more.
📅 5 March
📍 RSVP: bit.ly/RegisterLDC5-I
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📣Are you one of the next 2023 UN #SDGAwards winners?
If you're working on an initiative that drives positive change for the #SDGs or a #changemaker making a difference towards a more inclusive, peaceful & #sustainable future, apply by 30 April: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards
#Act4SDGs
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Our Resident Representative answered 's questions.
📌We will work to ensure that the hazardous materials the rubble may contain are processed in an environmentally-sound fashion and to plan carefully where to dispose the waste and debris.
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How can we use foresight to ensure that the risks we face in the future are at the 💙 of development planning?
Our new Development Futures Series brief identifies 3 key aspects needed to meaningfully apply foresight tools for risk-informed development ⬇️
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The earthquakes in #Türkiye have generated up to 210 million tons of rubble, an area equal to 14,000 soccer fields covered in debris 1m high.
Our focus is on early recovery, promoting a greener approach to rubble management & providing job opportunities. go.undp.org/Wpya
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Seagrasses are vital to #ClimateAction and biodiversity conservation. They:
🟢Purify ocean water
🟢Provide fish nurseries
🟢Capture and store carbon
Find out more about their superpowers this #WorldSeagrassDay: un.org/en/observances
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In the southern #borderlands of Tanzania, frequent instances of hostility are creating an environment of fear and insecurity.
But an innovative youth-led #peacebuilding project argues that anyone can effect change, regardless of age.
📖 our story 👉: bit.ly/3ELrsvs
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📣 We are launching the Signals Spotlight, the first of its kind, to highlight signals we are seeing, trends emerging and what they can mean for development.
Read the report here ➡️ go.undp.org/g9WK
#FutureSmartUNDP
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Our early estimates show that up to 210 million tons of rubble need to be cleared in #Türkiye following the earthquake - an area equivalent to 14,000 soccer fields covered in debris one meter high.
More from 's via : bit.ly/3kvTHaV
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The need for digital connectivity has never been more clear, nor more urgent.
Powered by , + - through the #EDISONAlliance - the Digital Inclusion Navigator shares best practices and resources that lead to greater #digitalinclusion: go.undp.org/ZpoA
#MWC23
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In times past, if you had announced you were going birdwatching you would probably have been dismissed as eccentric.
Now, mammalwatchers are making the case for wildlife.
This #WorldWildlifeDay meet at 's Jon Hall, leading this movement:
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Laws, policies & practices that criminalize people living with #HIV & other key populations increase stigma, block access to services, impede effective HIV responses & cost lives.
#ZeroDiscrimination Day is a call to action to "Save lives: decriminalize!"
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1 March is #ZeroDiscrimination Day!
We all have vital roles to play in making our societies fairer and safer for all, including by advocating for an end to stigma, discrimination and criminalisation.
Save lives: decriminalise! decriminalise.unaids.org
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Changing laws like #Zimbabwe’s Section 79, which criminalized willful #HIV transmission, is key to saving lives.
We supported its repeal last year with , , , & .
Why is this important?
A #ZeroDiscrimination Day 🧵
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On #ZeroDiscriminationDay, join us in the fight to #EndHIV stigma and discrimination.
Find inspiration in the stories of people battling discrimination in #Kyrgyzstan.
🔗undpeurasia.exposure.co/overcominghivs #DiscriminationDay
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