Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Administrator - United Nations Development Programme @UNDP. Former Director @OxMartinSchool / @UniofOxford @UN Under Sec-Gen & ED @UNEP, DG @IUCN
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01-06-2015 21:30:51
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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 .
Conservation and innovation converge along the Rift Valley/Red Sea flyway to protect migratory birds.
Ahead of this weekend's #WMBD2024 , explore how UNDP Jordan 🇯🇴+Global Environment Facility (GEF) partnership is pioneering sustainable coexistence between humans & nature.
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In Bangladesh, through the Activating Village Courts in Bangladesh (AVCB) program, our partnership with 🇧🇩Govt and EU, is empowering communities to gain access to #JusticeForAll .
Here is more: go.undp.org/ZfL
Over the last two decades, fires have caused more than a quarter of all tree cover loss. Costa Rica's Volunteer Forest Fire Brigade shines as a beacon of resilience.
Proudly supported by UN Development, they are safeguarding one of Earth’s vital carbon sinks. go.undp.org/Zf5
A great pleasure to meet with HE Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for #climatechange and trusted friend.
We discussed the pathways towards #CoP29 and #CoP30 , China’s perspectives and United Nations/United NationsDP #ClimatePromise2025 to support 125 developing countries in preparing their #NDCs .
Inspiring dialogue w our PNUD América Latina y el Caribe ResReps reflecting on progress and future of development in #LatAM & Caribbean region.
Thank u for ur dedication & willingness to embrace complexity, innovation & agility as hallmarks of UN Development’s commitment to people & partners we serve.
Empowering minds and sparking action!
The ACWA Team conducted learning activities on clean water access & climate change adaptation, reaching students across Wotje 🇲🇭 Community & neighboring atolls.
53 engaged participants, eager to learn & discuss solutions🙌
#LifeWithACWA
In 2021, cybercrime estimated to have reduced Africa’s GDP by ~10%. At the Global RT on ICT Security Capacity-Building, I highlighted UN Development's perspective on intersection of cybersecurity & dev. 2gether w Int’l Telecommunication Union, we are committed to building safe & resilient digital ecosystems 4 all
Excellent meeting w/ HE Pres Mokgweetsi Masisi (Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi) 🇧🇼 on the sidelines of the #USAfricaBizSummit
Looking fwd to launching a new #UniPod in #Botswana & partnering for #AEC2024
Our priorities align & investing in youth is a must! You can continue to count on UN Development
Pleased to announce Alain Noudehou as the new Executive Director of the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.
As 1 United Nations, I look forward to working together w the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office, a critical pooled financing platform, to effectively achieve #2030Agenda & #SDGs .
go.undp.org/Zfi
The weather of 2050 is looking insane! For ALL the kids in your lives and future generations, there is still time to #ActNow and change the forecast.
UN Development, World Meteorological Organization and The Weather Channel are bringing #WeatherKids climate to a channel near you: weatherkids.org
A great pleasure to meet with Doreen Bogdan Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of @ITU
We reaffirmed UN Development+ITU strong collaboration to close the #digitaldivide & to support countries accelerate inclusive #DigitalTransformation .
From the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in the Dominican Republic to supporting MSMEs in Belize, UN Development's Digital Assessments team exemplifies the power of data in building resilience and guiding recovery efforts.
Here is more: go.undp.org/ZxR