UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

Shaping the future of women and water in the Kedah River Basin in Malaysia. This #WorldWaterDay see how this @theGEF-funded, @UNDP-supported, @ASEAN-implemented project is ensuring that where water flows, equality grows. go.undp.org/SfY

This #WorldWaterDay is about action—and women are leading the way💧 Learn how women entrepreneurs in rural Bangladesh are turning floodwater into safe drinking water on the spot, using portable filters that remove 99.99% of contaminants while creating income: adaptation-undp.org/transforming-f… #AFCIA

On #WorldGlacierDay, we’re reminded that glaciers are lifelines and protecting them means protecting entire communities. Through the Water for Development Project, #UNDPinPakistan — funded by @ItalyMFA and in partnership with @EvK2CNR — is working in Gilgit-Baltistan to strengthen glacier and water monitoring, upgrade labs for safe water, crop and livestock health, and equip young people with the skills to lead #ClimateAction. Together, we’re safeguarding ecosystems and nurturing a climate-ready Pakistan.

Happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness! 🌼 Guided by Gross National Happiness, Bhutan has long put wellbeing & nature at the 💙 of development. In today’s crisis-hit world, #GNH matters more than ever. Let’s make happiness & wellbeing of people & 🌍 a global goal for 2026 & beyond!

In this conversation, Beate Trankmann, Deputy Regional Director for @UNDPasiapac, speaks with @DikshyaSubedi7, a climate advocate from Nepal working on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), about how youth voices can move beyond policy documents and help drive real climate solutions. @UNDPNepal

#ClimateAction is stronger when shaped with young people. In my conversation with @DikshyaSubed7i, a climate advocate from Nepal🇳🇵, she urges governments to listen through the lens of #youth and turn their voices into real climate solutions. @UNDP_Nepal @NYCA_Nepal @YECAP_AP

Eid Mubarak🌙 to all celebrating around the world! Let's take a moment, a day, many days - to do all we can, each in our own way - to bring some peace, some healing, some hope, to those experiencing a wounded fractured world....

From salinized wells in coastal Bangladesh to drying springs in Bhutan’s mountains, climate change is reshaping water access. Climate-resilient solutions are restoring supply and strengthening communities - learn how: go.undp.org/Sp6 #WorldWaterDay💧

On 23 March, #WorldMetDay, we’re bringing you the WMO Global #StateOfClimate 2025, featuring a new indicator: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. Stay tuned. bit.ly/WorldMetDay26

“What will we do with so much water?”💧 For families in Utrik Atoll in the Marshall Islands, it’s a welcome and once‑unthinkable question — made possible by solutions built with communities, not for them: undp.org/pacific/blog/w… #WorldWaterDay

⚖️ Shaping Responsible AI for India’s Courts @UNDP_India , in collaboration with @daksh_india and @DigiFuturesLab, will be launching a new report “AI for Justice: Ethical, Fair and Robust Adoption in India’s Courts”, introducing a four-part framework for responsible AI adoption in judicial systems. The event will bring together stakeholders from the judiciary, legal ecosystem, academia, and civil society. #AIforJustice #LeaveNoOneBehind

1⃣5⃣0⃣ days to @UNCCD #COP17Mongolia! In August 2026, Mongolia🇲🇳 will convene the world to advance collective action on land degradation, desertification and climate resilience. Restoring Land, Restoring Hope. #UNited4Land

“This time I voted for the new.” On 5 March, Swastika cast her vote for the very first time at a polling station in her neighbourhood, joining nearly hundreds of thousands of new voters electing the House of Representatives. For many young citizens, the polls were not just snap elections, but a moment of renewing their engagement in shaping Nepal’s future. go.undp.org/Sp8

Cervical cancer is preventable, and protection starts early 💉 As our colleague shares, the #HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and available at government health facilities 🏥 Register on #UWIN and ensure your 14-year-old is protected 👧 @UNDP_India is proud to support @MoHFW_India in this critical mission to prevent cervical cancer and safeguard futures.

As the @UN’s largest provider of electoral assistance, we support 50+ countries each year in strengthening democratic institutions before, during and after elections. Discover how we're bringing our governance expertise to support the process in Nepal. go.undp.org/SpG

2024 was the hottest year on record. 2025 was the third hottest.🌡️ As climate risks rise, information is one of our best defences, transforming data into early warnings that safeguard lives, livelihoods and economies. Learn more 👉 climatepromise.undp.org/ciews #WorldMetDay #ClimateAction @UNDPplanet

Many countries lack the data needed for accurate weather and climate forecasts. The Systematic Observations Financing Facility @UN_SOFF - co-created by @WMO, @UNDP and @UNEP - helps close this gap. Strengthening #EarlyWarningsForAll 🌎 Watch our video to learn more 📺

AI could widen the gap between nations, warns the @UNDPasiapac “The Next Great Divergence” report. 📉 At today’s 🇵🇭 launch, we tackled how the Philippines can harness AI for economic competitiveness—focusing on leapfrogging rather than falling behind. #BagongPilipinas @DOSTphl

🔴 WEBINAR 🔴 Join our Gender & Climate Finance Collective (GCFC) for a deep dive into how to link climate insurance to social protection for women and inclusive solutions across the region. 🗓️ 25 March ⏰ 11:00 AM Bangkok (GMT+7) 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/e4SP2CMD

Bangladesh | NDC spotlight 🇧🇩 Bangladesh submitted its latest national climate plan in November 2025, with support from @UNDP's Climate Promise, in collaboration with @UNEP, @UN_Women, @UNIDO, @FAOclimate and @UNICEF. 👉 Explore key highlights: go.undp.org/S5F