Severe floods in #Afghanistan have affected over 600,000 people - more than half are women and children.

UNDP Afghanistan and partners are working tirelessly to provide immediate assistance through building temporary shelters, clearing debris, and providing cash for work and hot meals.

The UN @‌SDGaction Campaign has launched the call for applications for the 🏆 2024 #SDGAwards !

📣 Are you a #changemaker leading an initiative that drives positive change toward a more inclusive & sustainable future?

Apply by 🗓️ 17 June: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards

Justice is key for peace and development.

In fragile settings, we use a people-centred approach to ensure justice and security for all.

See how our #RuleOfLaw projects in Yemen improved community safety, and empowered and protected over 200,000 people. go.undp.org/ZTf

It never gets easy 2 see the heartbreaking scenes of people trying 2 rebuild their lives after a disaster. Now the #floods in Nrthrn Afghanistan. Too many lives lost, homes destroyed. UNDP Afghanistan will help build temp shelters, clear debris, provide cash 4 work & hot meals. Join us.

Bringing everyone under one roof is difficult, even for something as trivial as a dinner.

Now imagine trying to find common ground across 170 countries negotiating a global #PlasticsTreaty .

Find out how the fourth round of talks in Ottawa went: ow.ly/XOSE50RB6H1

In response to devastating floods in #Afghanistan , we're working with @UNAfghanistan to conduct assessments in #Baghlan . Our relief and recovery efforts aim to support and rebuild affected communities.

More from UNDP Afghanistan's Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques via UN News: bit.ly/3QL5u21

🗣️Final opportunity to become part of the ExpRes Roster!

Seize the chance to make a difference with UNDP and submit your application today here: undp.org/crisis/global-…

Conflict and disaster left 75.9 million people in internal displacement in 2023, according to IDMC's #GRID2024 .

In Sudan, where 9.1 million people are displaced, see how development can protect internally displaced people and build resilience. stories.undp.org/a-year-into-wa…

Ready to change the weather forecast for good?

Sign our climate pledge NOW and let's create a future where our children inherit a greener and safer planet.

Every commitment counts! weatherkids.org

#WeatherKids

The UN Development-backed 'timbuktoo' initiative is a game-changer for Africa's innovation landscape, garnering support from partnerships.

From Unipods to thematic centers of excellence, it's empowering young African innovators. go.undp.org/ZgE

Every minute, a million plastic bottles are bought around the 🌍.

But how is a bottle actually made?

And what are the impacts of plastic production along the lifecycle?

Learn more in our latest explainer: go.undp.org/1ccL

#BeatPlasticPollution

The resilience of camelids serve as a powerful inspiration for achieving the #GlobalGoals .

With their ability to prevail 'over the hump', they offer valuable lessons for addressing global challenges and building a sustainable future: go.undp.org/jhJo

#YearOfCamelids

Last week, UN Development Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh accepted the 2024 Atlantic Council Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award.

'Today, I am living proof that change is possible,' she said.

Sign up to watch the 05/16 broadcast:
➡️ bit.ly/3UpGU7R #ACAwards

Afghanistan: UN Development Resident Representative Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques details how humanitarians are assisting people affected by the deadly flooding in the northeast this past weekend.
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📅 Save the date 📅

On 16 May at 9am ET, the Atlantic Council will honor our Goodwill Ambassador #MichelleYeoh with the 2024 Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award.

📺 Learn more and sign up now to watch the broadcast here: bit.ly/4b6YFiY

#ACAwards

SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE PROBLEMS ONE SOLUTION AT A TIME!

Learn from 4️⃣innovators challenging the status quo by offering unique solutions to climate change w/ the #AccLabZM Climate Change Experimentation Program: shorturl.at/fsxTX

#EmpoweringExperimentation

In the wake of severe flooding in Central and North #Afghanistan , we are offering essential support by establishing temporary shelters and providing immediate aid through community kitchens, helping sustain women and children during this critical time.

Fatima received an entrepreneurship skills training from 'Path to Empowerment project' that helped her to develop their business plans & she received seed funding for her prorject with @UNDPSyria & The Gov't of Japan's support

Learn more about her story go.undp.org/ZYW #Syria

Cities are innovation hubs where climate action, demographic shifts, and tech disruption converge.

Explore how we're catalyzing sustainable urban transformations & pioneering new financing models for a greener, more resilient future.

🔗go.undp.org/Zgq #IDD2024

The fourth – and penultimate – round of negotiations for a global #PlasticsTreaty just took place in Ottawa, Canada.

Find out what it was all about and where we go from here: go.undp.org/Zpm