UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development

📶 Calling digital experts in SIDS! @UNDP launched a survey to learn about digital, data, and cyber preparedness in small island developing states 🏝️ Ensure to share your views and insights here: bit.ly/4cOYe0S

A delegation from Cambodia’s General Department of Identification 🇰🇭 @MOICambodia visited @UNDPtech 🇸🇬 to exchange on responsible digital transformation & explore how global frameworks can support 🇰🇭’s digital identity efforts. 🤝Supported by @UNDPCambodia & @VitalStrat. @MFAsg

Last week at #BAQ2026, we spent a day with practitioners from govts, communities & universities, diving deep into operationalizing our Open Source Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit. More on the Toolkit, and how hyperlocal data can help tackle air pollution 👉undp.org/policy-centre/…

Excited to welcome esteemed guests from Bhutan to Singapore to discuss sustainable finance, ESG reporting, and decarbonisation policies. Beyond being the world's first carbon-negative country, Bhutan continues to scale its sustainability ambitions. Grateful for this exchange!

Digital scams have become an everyday occurrence for many and the harms go beyond economics. The latest issue brief from @UNDPDigital explores the impact of such scams, the trends that are accelerating this challenge, and what is needed to counter them: go.undp.org/52n

Climate change could push an additional 78 million people into food insecurity by 2050 (IFPRI). Digital agriculture can help. Join Digital X 3.0 Webinar #4: 📅 5 March 2026 ⏲️ 8:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM CET 🔗 Register: undp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

As #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 focuses on inclusive growth, our 🆕 blog 'Where the AI Arc Bends' argues that AI adoption is a development choice, and equity is decided as AI is embedded in real systems. 🔗 Read here➡️ undp.org/blog/where-ai-…

Calling for aspiring researchers and communicators! Join us in Singapore for three #internships across the following areas: 🌱 Climate and Sustainability: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… 🌐 Digital and AI: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… 📢 Comms and Engagement: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

New CAIO Connect episode 🎙️ Host @spuri speaks with @Robert_Opp , CDO at @UNDP , on building AI that truly serves everyone. From refugees to global systems, one question stands out: Who does your AI leave behind? youtu.be/uqc-R2mwnPM #caioconnect #robertopp #undp

A just, sustainable energy transition is key to tackling the climate crisis ⚡ Shifting from fossil fuels to renewables 🔋 Ensuring energy access for all 🌍 Cutting emissions for a livable future Here’s why it matters & how we get there: go.undp.org/JyV #CleanEnergyDay

Digital change is moving fast. In 2026, @UNDP will engage across key global moments on AI, data, open source, and digital public infrastructure - focused on responsible, inclusive digital transformation. Twelve moments to watch in 2026 ➡️ undp.org/digital/blog/d…

Explore our new Data to Policy Chatbot 🤖 Built to complement the Navigator, it helps policymakers quickly find relevant insights and turn data into actionable policy decisions. Try it now 👉 datatopolicy.org

🔎 @UNDPCrisis is seeking affordable, safe and easy-to-use tools that allow community members — not just specialists — to detect underwater explosive ordnance and mark their location. Working on related solutions? Submit your proposals and let us know ➡️ undp.community.innocentive.com/challenge/9e76…

✨️It's the holiday season, and with that, the topic of #foodwaste often arises. We're ending the year by exploring the promise of novel #agrifoodtech in tackling this! Learn more about the technologies for 🗑️ waste prevention and ⚙️ waste valorization: undp.org/policy-centre/…

🔴 Recording now available! Last week, we hosted a webinar introducing our Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit and its pilot in Hanoi, as well as an expert panel on empowering communities for cleaner air. 📍 Watch it here: youtu.be/ir-ptfqvUxo?si…

The UN AI Resource Hub is live! A joint effort by @UNDP, @ITU & @UNESCO to strengthen AI coordination across the UN. ✅ 750+ AI initiatives from 50+ entities ✅ Collaboration opportunities & shared priorities ✅ Standard taxonomy for easy discovery unaihub.aiforgood.itu.int

🌱 What is the 3:3:3 Innovation Framework for understanding food system strategies? We'll be hosting a webinar tomorrow discussing our 🆕 Guide on Innovation for Food Systems Transformation, with invited experts expanding on the case studies! 💻 Join us: bit.ly/4abXX6H

Excited to launch the Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit - a DIY resource empowering communities to generate hyperlocal air quality data 📩 📅 Join us next Thursday (18 Dec) for the launch + expert panel on community-driven air quality monitoring: bit.ly/CASSair

AI can mimic human behavior, but also human bias. If we don’t design systems on access to credit, insurance, social protection etc without the most vulnerable in mind, this new tech can deepen inequality. Done well, it is a game-changer for all! In Seoul with @arirangworld @arirangtvnews, I shared why @UNDP advocates for AI systems that ask, 'who do we need to reach and who is left out?' Republic of Korea and @UNDP partner across the world to address some fundamental human development challenges, and AI can advance these efforts. @UNDPSPC @UNDPDigital @UNDPtech 1 min clip below and full interview here: youtu.be/TM5JJbhZh0k

📢 We're looking for a Digital and AI Specialist to join us here in Singapore! 📌 If you have a strong understanding of digital tech and AI, and experience in building cross-sectoral partnerships, we want you on board! ➡️ Apply by 15 December 2025: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…