UN Development

Biodiversity supports every part of human life, from food production and medicines to jobs, recreation & a livable climate. People cannot thrive on a planet that is in crisis. This is why we need to #ActNow, for our present and our future. go.undp.org/qs5

Volunteers are the heartbeat of humanity. In every crisis, every community, they stand up: driving change, building resilience, bringing hope. 2026 is the International #VolunteerYear. Thanks for helping us build a better future. #IVY2026

The climate crisis affects everyone, everywhere. We can turn things around only if we act fast. Let’s make #ClimateAction a priority.

🇮🇳 #India will receive new support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management. With $12.4M from @theGEF, this new project — implemented by @UNDP and @WorldBankGroup — will improve management across 200,000 ha and benefit 30,000 people. #GEFassembly2026 #GBFF

In the Andes, partnerships are turning conservation into capital. @PNUDArgentina + @theGEF + local partners are helping communities protect vicuñas while generating sustainable income streams. go.undp.org/qTw #GEFAssembly2026

🇸🇪 For over 5 years, Sweden has steadfastly supported the development of digitalisation in #Ukraine. On the National Day of Sweden, we recall the key results that have been achieved with its strategic support 👉 go.undp.org/qtg Thanks for your continuous support and vital partnership with @UNDP! Glad nationaldag, Sverige! 🇸🇪🇺🇦🇺🇳

No country, rich or poor, developed or developing, can escape the impact of global crises. By bridging humanitarian relief and long-term development, we can break the cycles. Learn more: go.undp.org/5ge

In Al-Dinder National Park, protecting nature also means protecting the communities who depend on it. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, @UNDP, @theGEF and the Higher Council for Environment & Natural Resources continue supporting #Sudan’s biodiversity and resilience. 📸 Awad Siddeg

Across fragile & conflict-affected settings, environmental action 🌳 is becoming a pathway to peace & stability. When communities work together to protect & mange natural resources, they strengthen trust, cooperation & resilience. ➡️go.undp.org/qye #WorldEnvironmentDay

Snow leopards play an important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem, and support income generation for conservation. With @theGEF & partners, we work with communities to protect snow leopards, while generating resources for shared prosperity.

Women’s access to sustainable energy is transforming rural economies. Through #AfricaMinigridsProgram supported by @theGEF, 14 communities & 20,000+ people esply women in #Nigeria, are growing their businesses with clean energy. More: go.undp.org/qCW #GEFAssembly2026

Impacted by climate, responded with nature, fighting for their future. With support from PNG's Biodiversity and Climate Fund, local communities are taking action. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, see how @UNDPinPNG is leading the way #ForPeopleForPlanet: go.undp.org/qCw 🌱

Climate-related heat surges are one of the fastest-growing risks for urban life, threatening health, infrastructure and daily life. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, discover how cities can act #NowForClimate before temperatures rise even further. go.undp.org/ZLW

Climate and nature action is as much a development priority as it is an environmental one. Driving growth, improving energy security and strengthening resilience. We must act faster and more boldly. For people and for the planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay

Our planet is sending us signals.   Too wet. Too dry. Too hot.   But listen, listen again.    Do you hear something else?   This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we turn the volume up on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and how, together, we can act #NowForClimate.  📽 Open Planet

The past eleven years have been the hottest on record. Every fraction of a degree brings greater harm – especially to the most vulnerable. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, warning signals are everywhere. This is the moment to act for our environment & for our future.

Panama is one of the few carbon-negative countries, but it still faces rising sea levels and droughts. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, see how Esther, funded by @Sida, volunteers with @UNDP 🇵🇦 to restore forests and promote conservation & community action. 🔗unvolunteers.exposure.co/from-climate-p…

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean, but support over 25% of all life in it—the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, take a look at how communities supported by @UNDPMauritius @theGEF are protecting them: go.undp.org/qVm

A new $77.6 million @theGEF funding package, to be supported by @UNDP, will help unlock more investment for environmental solutions across 10 countries. These initiatives will channel resources where they are needed most. More: go.undp.org/qKi #GEFAssembly2026

This is a story of cooperation and diligence, a vast array of expertise, a pool of talent and skills as wide-ranging and vast as the 40 million square km of ocean area they’re tasked to protect. This #WorldEnvironmentDay🐟get inspired by a success story 20 years in the making. Pacific Power: How regional cooperation transformed the world’s largest tuna fishery: go.undp.org/qVT

Young leaders are advancing circular solutions to help build a more sustainable future through our Youth for Circularity 2030 initiative with @SamsungMobile. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate the power of youth-led innovation to accelerate progress on the #GlobalGoals.