Working to end poverty, inequality, and climate change and to advance the #GlobalGoals. Stories of transformation from Asia Pacific.
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READ NOW! UNDP’s new report finds that many of the region's greatest security risks now emerge through climate shocks, cybercrime, economic insecurity, and distrust.
The report calls for a broader understanding of security that places people, communities and resilience at its centre.
Download report: go.undp.org/xWw
Press release: go.undp.org/xmm
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Development is prevention.
Our new @UNDP report ‘Redefining Security’ shows how targeted development investments can act as ‘circuit breakers’, addressing insecurities early and preventing local shocks from escalating into wider crises.
Read here: go.undp.org/xWw
The fundamental problem with prevention is that when it works, it is often invisible. Political and budget cycles reward visible results, while the return on prevention is often a crisis that did not occur.
More on prevention, security and trust in this interview with @kanniwignaraja about our new report, #RedefiningSecurity via @Diplomat_APAC
go.undp.org/xh5
We should see today’s insecurity less as episodic and more as chronic pain.
Countries and communities face shock after shock, often w little time to prepare, and to breathe, pivot and recover from the last hit. And the pain accumulates.
Thanks to @Diplomat_APAC for a discussion on why we must shift from responding to individual crises to managing interconnected risks and invest in prevention at those points of convergence.
Prevention is not an easy fiscal nor political sell. For when it works, it was a crisis that didn’t happen!
So, this is a call for ensuring smart buy-in across state and non state stakeholders who are vested in this agenda, and must work together - whether security or development entities, GenZ or private sector, mayors or MPs.
Here's my take, w the release of @UNDP Report today:
thediplomat.com/2026/10/undp…
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Bhutan celebrates its first #NationalYakDay! Across Bhutan’s highlands, yaks are central to livelihoods, culture & a unique way of life. Yet yak population is declining. Learn how our #PeaceOnThePeaks campaign is making a difference & how you can support: every.org/undp/f/from-confli…
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A historic milestone for climate justice and solidarity with Nepal
At its first-ever extraordinary board meeting, the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (#FRLD) has taken a landmark decision to provisionally allocate USD $21.6 million to support Nepal’s recovery and reconstruction following the devastating Bhote Koshi–Trishuli flash floods of 26 August 2026.
This approval represents the very first time the Fund has moved to support a country facing a sudden-onset climate disaster since its operationalization at COP28. By piloting an agile response under the Barbados Implementation Modalities, the Board has set a powerful precedent for rapid, compassionate multilateral action.
Led by the Government of Nepal, with the Ministry of Forests and Environment and Ministry of Finance spearheading the effort, this decision will help mobilize vital resources for recovery, reconstruction and resilient livelihoods in communities affected across the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli basin.
For the communities rebuilding their lives along the Bhote Koshi corridor, this decision offers tangible hope and critical resources for resilient recovery. Beyond Nepal, it sends an unequivocal message to vulnerable nations worldwide: multilateral cooperation can and must deliver climate justice when disaster strikes.
UNDP Nepal remains steadfast in supporting national and local partners to turn this solidarity into inclusive, climate-resilient recovery on the ground.
#LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #NepalFloods #FRLD #Multilateralism #ClimateAction #BuildBackBetter
New #HIV infections in the #Pacific rose 65% between 2010 and 2025.
But the region has the knowledge and tools to turn the tide.
In a joint op-ed, leaders from 5 UN agencies call for collective action, community leadership and better access to HIV services.
islandsbusiness.com/news-bre…
#EndAIDS
🚀 Calling young AI innovators across Asia and the Pacific!
We’re excited to launch the Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge, a regional initiative by UNDP and Tencent Charity Foundation that supports young innovators in harnessing the power of AI for sustainable development.
We are looking for youth-led organizations and solutions across Asia and the Pacific developing AI solutions for digital public services, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, disaster risk reduction and peacebuilding, and disability inclusion.
Selected participants will join a regional learning programme starting in 2027, with access to capacity-building, mentorship and ecosystem connections. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for follow-on grants and free credits to leading AI tools to help further develop their solutions.
Apply by 31 December 2026: tinyurl.com/YouthAI4SDGs
Learn more about the initiative and partnership: go.undp.org/xnP
#YouthAI4SDGs #AIforGood #YouthMoonshot
Our latest report identifies four development “circuit breakers” that can prevent shocks from escalating into crises.
➡️ Governance & Institutional Legitimacy
➡️ Digital System Integrity
➡️ Economic Security
➡️ Climate and Health Architecture
Download: go.undp.org/xWw
Read More: undp.org/asia-pacific/redefi…
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Snow leopards are elusive and majestic cats of the mountains.
They play a key role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
UNDP, @theGEF and partners are working with communities to protect snow leopards while improving the lives of people.
#SnowLeopardDay
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Nature is the foundation of economies, livelihoods and security. 🌿
At #COP17Armenia, it's time to put biodiversity at the heart of development - and turn commitments into action.
Read more in @UNDPEurasia Director @Ivana_Zivkovic_'s op-ed:
armenpress.am/en/article/126…
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Local action drives global change #ForPeopleForPlanet 🌿
Join us at #COP17Armenia to explore how communities are restoring ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, building resilience and strengthening local livelihoods.
📅 26 October
📍 Learn more: sgp.undp.org/resources-155/e…
🤖 Made with AI
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
How can we redirect finance from harming nature to protecting it? 🌿
Join @theGEF and @UNDP BIOFIN tomorrow at #COP17Armenia to explore subsidy reform, biodiversity finance solutions and investment opportunities.
biofin.org/undp-planet-finan…
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Our health depends on biodiversity.
Nature’s ‘living laboratory’ harbours undiscovered health breakthroughs - if only we don’t destroy them before they’re recognized.
As #COP17Armenia continues, take a look:
undp-nature.exposure.co/our-…
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“It will not be an exaggeration to say we link our identity to mangrove forests”
When the mangroves in Khardi village began to disappear, saltwater moved in
Communities joined a major restoration drive, boosting livelihoods & biodiversity go.undp.org/xNo #COP17Armenia
An exciting line-up of speakers to tackle one of the defining questions of our time: What makes people safer, today and tomorrow? How do we redefine security?
@alexanderdecroo, @ipinst, @kanniwignaraja, @AmitavAcharya, @BettyNyamburaW1, @FrederikTeufel, @jennabrusso
Join the conversation online:
ipinst-org.zoom.us/webinar/r…
At @undpasiapac we have been asking and analyzing responses to the question: what actually makes people feel safer?
Clearly protection from immediate security threats. But it is also about a decent job, institutions one can trust, basic services that work, reliable information. And to be better prepared and withstand that next shock.
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET we launch our new regional @UNDP report exploring security through that wider development lens. Looking to shared positive outcomes.
Read more here and join us for this conversation at @ipinst.
go.undp.org/xmd
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
What role can governments play in enabling business and finance to contribute to biodiversity outcomes?
As part of #COP17Armenia's Finance Day yesterday, we were pleased to to host an impact cut screening from Open Planet’s film, How to Live on Earth.
undp.org/nature/how-to-live-…
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Healthy watersheds secure water #ForPeopleForPlanet
How does this work in practice? Follow Bhutan’s rangers protecting Shinghtalum, a 10,000-acre watershed supplying local communities, schools and monasteries.
🎥 Watch in full: youtube.com/watch?v=ASXwd45I… #COP17Armenia @theGEF
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
Are you at #COP17Armenia?
Join us to see how we're moving from framework to action #ForPeopleForPlanet through the COMDEKS programme:
cbd.int/side-events/7024
UNDP in Asia and the Pacific retweeted
US$2.4 trillion in public subsidies supported environmentally harmful activities in 2023.
Changing these incentives and strengthening those that reward conservation can help deliver #ForPeopleForPlanet.
Join us at #COP17Armenia to learn more: biofin.org/cop17-subsidies-t…
