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UN’s lifesaving programmes under threat as budget crisis hits hard The UN is facing a deepening budget crisis that threatens lifesaving operations worldwide. From refugee aid in Mozambique to maternal health services in Afghanistan, critical programmes are on the bri...

The UN is facing a budget crisis that is costing lives.

Critical programs are on the brink of collapse.

Here is a short overview of what is at stake for the organization, our staff, and the people we serve:

is this what being old feels like

sometimes ill watch NYC in a movie and tv show and be like “god i miss it” (while im sitting in my apt in nyc)

How forests support the future of food | UNDP Climate Promise From Ecuador to Ghana to Indonesia, preserving forest ecosystems is essential for productive agriculture.

Protecting forests means also protecting livelihoods. That’s why many countries are embedding forest conservation into their climate commitments.

To celebrate #ForestDay, read how sustainable land use is supporting people and the environment in Ghana, Indonesia and Ecuador: go.undp.org/3sF

Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617:
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.

Photograph of Gisèle Pelicot

This is the person of the year.

Preparing this monthly bulletin on climate change with my team is what has grounded me through another very difficult year, with sobering and often devastating headlines.
For anyone looking for inspiration, we compiled a list of some of our most-read content from the past year. ow.ly/zM1V50UtrSP

Hi Karin, thank you. UNDP Administrator @achimsteiner.bsky.social is here as well.

A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning Climate change is driving inflation and instability, which harms climate action. But it’s not too late to escape the doom loop.

A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning
theconversation.com/a-doom-loop-...
#climate

it is indeed so annoying. the exhaustion is real.

thank you, Shay!

a cartoon with two panels panel one is a stick figure saying "oh! a fossil fuel!!" standing above a crudely drawn black lump under a brown ground Panel two is them walking away and saying "I'll just leave it there" The head of the person is not a drawn circle but the letter O, because the random software I used to draw it did that for unexplained reasons

Please allow me to re-share my rough sketch of some advanced carbon capture technology

Regenerative agriculture: A way of farming that nurtures and restores soil health, reduces water use, prevents land degradation and promotes biodiversity.

Check out 20 key climate and nature terms in our new #ClimateDictionary:Nature Edition ➡️

go.undp.org/oxv

Pleased to see the Feline Delegation finally showed up. Looks like they’re willing to be flexible. #COP29

child holds thermometer

creative collage showing speakerphone and image of the planet

collage of Indigenous Peoples and biodiversity

collage of people from small island developing states

with my team we work on a monthly newsletter on all things climate change. every issue starts with an explainer on a topical issue, followed by headlines from around the world + updates on progress.

40 issues and counting! view past issues & subscribe here: climatepromise.undp.org/what-we-do/n...

The Iraqi Parliament has proposed a law to lower the legal marriage age for girls from 18 to 9.

Girls are not spouses.

Child marriage is a human rights violation & harmful practice that threatens girls’ lives & health locking them in a cycle of poverty & violence.

Terms used to discuss the climate crisis can be daunting.

We launched an easy-to-understand guide for people seeking to build their knowledge & take #ClimateAction.

Meet the Climate Dictionary: go.undp.org/opd

Also trying to find your climate colleagues from UN on BlueSky?

See a starter pack here:

go.bsky.app/STG9JQP

While you're there, also check out the excellent starter packs from @erinsikorsky.bsky.social on #ClimateSecurity and @kayly.bsky.social #ClimateMigration.

Hi friends! Another climate starter pack for you -- focused on the nexus of climate change, peace, security & geopolitics. I'm sure I've missed folks - let me know who else to add!

Hi Bluesky 🦋

Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳

go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV

thanks so much :)

hi there 👋🏽 please add @cassieflynn.bsky.social if you can - she leads UNDP’s climate change work and is a very inspiring leader on the topic. she’ll be starting to post regularly on Bluesky :) thank you!

please add @cassieflynn.bsky.social if you can - she leads UNDP’s climate change work and is a very inspiring leader on the topic. she’ll be starting to post regularly on Bluesky :) thank you!