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🟰 30 climate numbers. 🟰 30 climate facts. Behind every climate statistic are real people, real lives, real futures. Every number tells a story. 👉 On #EarthDay, explore 30 facts about the climate crisis here: feature.undp.org/climate-counts/ @UNDP | #ClimateAction

Circular economy solutions are gaining traction in national climate plans (NDCs). 84% of new national climate plans (NDCs) highlight circular economy approaches (compared to 28% in the second-generation NDCs). Get more stats in our explainer: go.undp.org/SPY

Congratulations to the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! 🏆🌎 These six extraordinary women show that you don’t have to cross oceans to find environmental leadership—but that #ChangeStartsWhereYouStand. Discover their stories: goldmanprize.org/2026 #GoldmanPrize

🎧 Out now: Ep 1 of Climate, Crisis & Courage Podcast Why is climate action central to peace and security? Listen how floods are driving resource competition & conflict in South Sudan & how @UN is working alongside governments & communities to respond. open.spotify.com/episode/3XTWwk…

How does local action create global impact? Ask the community of Zuleta. With support from @PNUDEcuador @theGEF, they're reforesting 100+ hectares and protecting vital water sources #ForPeopleForPlanet. Every day is #EarthDay: go.undp.org/TQ4

Indigenous-led conservation is expanding, with resources and decision-making increasingly in the hands of communities through initiatives supported by @theGEF. Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/featu… #UNPFII #IndigenousPeoples

With support from @theGEF @undpmalawi, young people are restoring their mountain, protecting forests, adopting clean energy, and transforming their community. Youth are not waiting for tomorrow; they're leading today. ow.ly/RMKq50YAPqe

Where indigenous knowledge prevails, so does the health of the forest and the health of the community. With @UN4Indigenous #UNPFII underway, these 4 projects across Kenya show what is possible when traditional medicine is respected. go.undp.org/TNy #ForPeopleForPlanet

In Tuvalu, rising seas and extreme tides are now a daily reality, up 21cm in 30 years, nearly twice the global average, threatening land, identity & livelihoods. Projections show up to 95% of the country could be affected by 2100. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/28hUd

How can we ensure climate action is gender-responsive? New @UNDP report offers an overview of progress, gaps and opportunities to speed up implementation of NDCs in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. Explore the full publication here: go.undp.org/TY8

Climate action is not a future goal. It’s happening now. But when experts talk, it can be difficult to visualize. So what does #ClimateAction actually look like? As the world gathers at #ClimateWeek3 organized by @UNFCCC, see how climate action benefits people and the 🌍.

Resource spotlight 🟢 How can countries mobilize the finance needed to deliver their climate goals? @UNDP’s updated methodology helps governments track where finance is going - and where it’s needed. 👉 Explore here: go.undp.org/TQN

🐸 Croak 🍁 Crunch 🌬️ Swish 🐅 Roar 🌧️ Drip Hear that? It's nature in full bloom! When we invest in the wonder and beauty of the natural world—and in its ability to recover and thrive—we're reminded that resilience is always possible. And with it, hope for humanity's future.

78% of new national climate plans (NDCs) prioritize agriculture and food systems. Countries are advancing solutions that protect food security while reducing emissions. 🟰 Explore @UNDPplanet's latest NDC Insights: go.undp.org/5G5

"I left with renewed hope." On #EarthDay, @GEF_SGP's Partnership Specialist Rissa Edoo shares powerful reflections from Ecuador. A testament to community stewardship and the enduring connection between people & planet. 🌱 go.undp.org/TQ4 #OurPowerOurPlanet

Health considerations are increasingly reflected in national climate plans (NDCs). And the data proves it… 👇 What else do countries' new NDCs reveal? 🟰 Explore the latest insights: go.undp.org/SPY

The @UN4Indigenous 25th session is happening now. This year, the #UNPFII the focus is on: ⚕️Human health 🌏Planetary health See how increasing recognition of traditional medicine in Kenya works #ForPeopleForPlanet - improving forest and human health. go.undp.org/TNy

🌍 This #EarthDay meet one of our 2025 Equator Prize winners from Kenya— using the power of sport to engage young people in conservation, sustainable use of resources and community resilience. ⚽🌱 👉 Discover the story: equatorinitiative.exposure.co/the-beautiful-… #ActNow #OurPowerOurPlanet

🎙️ Coming Soon: A new podcast series on Climate, Peace & Security Produced by @UN Climate Security Mechanism & @UNSSC w/ @BerghofFnd, it explores how climate action builds peace: shorturl.at/0bgNv New episodes here👉shorturl.at/Z4jSU @UNEP @UNDPPA @UNPeacekeeping