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UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

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  1. 1 hour ago

    When we protect the ocean, the ocean protects us back .🌊💪 We must stop destroying the life support systems of this planet and restore humanity’s relationship with the ocean to one of respect and balance. 🐟 ➡️

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  2. 20 hours ago

    “Early warnings and action save lives.” 📢 -- acknowledges the critical role of early warning systems in protecting civilians and saving lives. This learn more about ➡️

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  3. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    I call upon all parties to mobilize your institutions & networks to register voluntary commitments on SDG14 in the lead-up to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference. We are all in this together, so it's time to share our positive actions to protect ocean's health :

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  4. Mar 23

    🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🌊 The UN Ocean Conference, 27 June-1 July, will bring together all stakeholders to discuss ocean-based solutions & restore the ocean’s health. ➡️

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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    Human activities over-use and pollute groundwater in many places. In others, we don’t know how much water is down there. Groundwater is out of sight, but it mustn’t be out of mind.

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  6. Mar 22

    Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. 💧 In conjunction to , the UN World Water Development Report on groundwater is OUT NOW! 👉

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  7. Mar 22

    How are we measuring up to achieve in the ? Join us for a side event today with and partners to find out. 🗓 22 March ⏰ 9 AM (ET) 🔗 Register at:

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  8. Mar 22

    Happy ! 💧🌊🚰🚿 Tell us in one minute or less: how does groundwater affect your life? What needs to be done to exploit or protect groundwater. Include & and share with us! 👉 mygroundwaterstory@un-igrac.org

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  9. Mar 21

    Regardless of where we live, forests sustain us all. Life on 🌍 is ! Celebrate the by taking a walk in a local park!

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  10. Mar 21

    Happy International Forest Day! The 🌍’s forests need your help! Healthy forests = a 💚 future. Regrowing forests creates new jobs 🌱, mitigates climate change ⛈, and protects biodiversity 🐝. Tune in at 10 AM EDT to celebrate ! 👉

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  11. Mar 20

    As we countdown to on 22 March, let us remember that groundwater crosses borders, just like climate change. We must work together to improve the way we share transboundary groundwater resources. To learn more click here:

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  12. Mar 20

    Fewer cars on the road means less traffic & lower carbon emissions. Join us, for climate: Choose walking🚶‍♀️, cycling 🚵‍♂️ or public transportation 🚅 over car rides whenever you can. Log your ➡

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  13. Mar 19

    Women’s equal participation in decision-making is crucial for response and recovery. But gender parity remains uneven. Learn more about the global state of here 👉

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  14. Mar 19

    🗓️Save the Date! The International Day of Forests 2022 is this Tuesday 21 March! In anticipation of the day, learn what YOU can do to protect our forests and engage in sustainable production & consumption. ♻️🌲 🌏 👉

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  15. Mar 18

    “When we protect the ocean, the ocean protects us back.” 🌊 With 100 days to go to until this year’s Ocean Conference, urges governments, businesses, and civil society to join forces & to restore the ocean’s health. ➡️

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  16. Mar 18

    Forests are essential for the achievement of the 🌏 In celebration of the upcoming International Forests Day on 21 March, learn more about how your actions can help save our forests. ♻️🌲 👉

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  17. Mar 17

    📢 Calling all young change-makers: the Youth Forum is open for registration! Don’t miss your chance to speak with global thought leaders on our joint efforts to achieve the ! 🌏 Register here:

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  18. Mar 17

    Our forests are critical for a sustainable future. In celebration of the upcoming International Forests Day on 21 March, learn more about how your actions can help save our forests. ♻️🌲 👉

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  19. Mar 16

    Women are first responders in crises, entrepreneurs of green energy and decision-makers. Let's celebrate their efforts to build a sustainable future. Via

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  20. Mar 16

    💸No poverty 🥗No hunger 🏥Health 📚Education ⚖️Gender equality 🚰Water 💡Energy 👩‍⚕️Work 🏭Industry ✖️No inequalities 🌇Sustainable cities ♻️Responsible consumption ​​🌎Climate action 🌊Life below water 🌳Life on land 🕊️Peace 🤝Partnerships Our

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