Max Lombardo

Proud to have been since July 2019 at the forefront of @UNESCO's work with and for the Small Island Developing States (#SIDS), now as Programme Specialist for SIDS at UNESCO's HQs. Contact me to support our work to help SIDS overcome their challenges! 💪🏻🙏🏻 twitter.com/UNESCO/status/…

Good news: The GEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund approved 22 grants for projects across 34 countries, totaling over $87M. The proposals prioritize #IFIs, #LDCs, and #SIDS, strengthening support for the most vulnerable nations. thegef.org/newsroom/news/… #Biodiversity

In SIDS, the transport sector absorbs the largest share of infrastructure damage from extreme weather events. These damages interrupt economic activity and prevent access to essential goods and services. This blog draws on STA25 chapter “Transport” by Sean Michaels and Maria Cordeiro ( @WorldBank ); With thanks for leadership and guidance to Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee and Benedict L.J. Eijbergen (WB), and for review to Satoshi Ogita, Atsushi Iimi, Malaika Becoulet, and Nicholas James Callender (WB) — with thanks to them and our valued partners for their contribution to this important work. 👉 Learn how SIDS can not only re-build their transport sectors but integrate resilience: gca.org/building-clima…

Great achievement of @UNESCO's SIDS Section!

From SIDS4 to today: the SIDS Centre of Excellence is launched to drive data, technology and action for island resilience. A future built by #SIDS, for SIDS. 🌊💡

While most SIDS experience water stress due to low supplies, others have enough supply but lack the infrastructure or capacity to manage it. These challenges are exacerbated by climate change-related impacts. This blog draws on STA25 chapter “Water” by Farah Nibbs ( @UofMaryland ) — with thanks to them and our valued partners for their contribution to this important work. 👉 Find out which strategies SIDS can use to strengthen their water resilience: gca.org/rethinking-wat…

The 2026 #ITALYAOSISFellowship app deadline is December 5th!  Are you a SIDS professional, ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! Want to learn more? Find out how this opportunity can change your life, from some of our stellar alumni. youtu.be/jL7r_jq_Pr0?si…

At #unescoGC, Mr. Khaled El-Enany took the oath of office and pledged to uphold the mandate of @UNESCO and to build an organization that is “for the people.” His vision: education for all, ethical leadership in science & AI, safeguarding culture, protecting journalists and linguistic diversity. Read more: unes.co/pkioat

This is my Organization, @UNESCO.💙🤍

Today marks a defining moment for heritage protection. On this day in 1972, the #WorldHeritage Convention was adopted, transforming how we recognize, protect and value heritage worldwide. For over 53 years, it has helped safeguard humanity’s most remarkable sites. Learn more: whc.unesco.org/en/convention/

🏔️ Mountains & glaciers: The water towers of our world🌍 #DYK? Mountain regions cover 2⃣4⃣% of global land & are home to 1.1 billion people - a number that has nearly doubled since 1975! 🏡 From urban centers to remote highlands, the newly launched #WorldWaterReport2025 explores these regions' critical role for water, biodiversity & livelihoods. Stay tuned! 🌿💧 🔗unesco.org/reports/wwdr/e… #MountainsMatter #WaterForAll #Glaciers #WorldWaterReport

NOW opening: Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy. Organized by @UNESCO, in the framework of the 2024-2033 International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD). Today and tomorrow (25-26 March 2025). More info and registration: unesco.org/en/articles/gl…

Wise advice for everyone, especially for the work superheroes, regardless of who and where they are, and what they do.

Learn more about the secret life of glaciers in this infographic. How are glaciers formed? What types of glaciers are there? How do they move and why do they retreat? And how do they impact our water cycle? #WorldWaterDay #WorldGlaciersDay

🏔❄️🏝 Why do glaciers matter to Small Island Developing States (SIDS)? Read my LinkedIn article to find out. ▶️💡📣 . #SIDS #glaciers #GlacierPreservation #UNESCO #WMO #ClimateAction #SIDSmatter . linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-g…

🏔❄️ Read my LinkedIn post about the 2025 @UN World Water Development Report, “Mountains and Glaciers: Water Towers”, launched by @UNESCOWWAP on 21 March 🌎💧 . #UNESCO #UNESCOWWAP #UNWATER #WWDR #WWDR2025 #Mountains #Glaciers #Water . linkedin.com/posts/maxlomba…

🤔 Renewables for SIDS? Yes, they can! Ask @IRENA how 😉 #SIDS #Renewables #Energy #IRENA #SIDSmatter

🆕This week, @IRENA experts joined energy stakeholders at the @SEforALLorg Global Forum to reiterate urgent action for: ✅Building climate resilience in SIDS ✅Addressing disparities in #EnergyTransition investments ✅Robust energy planning ✅Enhancing grid infrastructure Read now: bit.ly/3DDgz1J

During his keynote interview at World #OceanSummit, Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner discussed how Small island developing states (SIDS) are at the forefront of climate change and play an important role in shaping global ocean policies. econimpact.co/worldoceansumm…

💡🏝 @IRENA shares more "big news" about Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and energy - the cleaner, the better! ⚡️ #SIDS #IRENA #Energy #SIDSmatter

📢 Save the date! Join @FAOGeneva, @FAOBrussels, @FAONewYork, @FAOSIDS & @FAOstatistics for the SIDS Solutions Dialogue Series on Enhancing timely access to quality data & statistics in SIDS, featuring perspectives from Members. 📅 1 April | Hybrid ℹ️ bit.ly/3DzHnjl