UNDP Belarus

What does sustainable tourism look like in practice? Former peat railway turned into an electric ecotourism route - preserving heritage and creating new value for protected areas & communities. Partnership between UNDP, Ministry of Environment & funded by the Russian Federation.

Nature without barriers: new inclusive ecological trail opens in Rossony District, Belarus. A joint effort of UNDP and the Ministry of Environment funded by the Russian Federation to make ecotourism accessible for all. Read more: go.undp.org/TtX

Restoring wetlands is restoring resilience. For 20 years, UNDP has supported wetlands and peatlands restoration in Belarus - 50,000+ ha revived. In Chernobyl-affected areas, this reduces fire risk and helps contain radionuclides. Read more: go.undp.org/TsD

UNDP RBEC Director @Ivana_Zivkovic_ visits Belarus. Key talks: boosting #climate resilience & forest protection, accelerating economic innovation, and localizing #SDGs for people-centred impact. UNDP reaffirms partnership for Belarus’s sustainable development agenda.

Belarus has approved its new National Biodiversity Strategy 2026-2030. Developed with #UNDP support, it aligns national priorities with the Kunming-Montreal #GlobalBiodiversityFramework, marking a critical step for the country's #NaturePositive future. go.undp.org/5dt

What do AR-guided surgery, wild horses & adaptive sports have in common? They are all examples of #UNDP's partnership with the Minsk region #Belarus, bringing the #SDGs to life through #innovation, inclusion & environmental action. See our joint impact➡️ go.undp.org/5Q8

#UNDP continued the nationwide dialogue on localizing #SDGs. In Minsk region, we saw development in action at a school, enterprise & social institution. A roundtable with 100+ partners charted the course for the region's development. go.undp.org/5Qp

Investing in early career guidance is key to a sustainable agri-food sector. The Road to the Future initiative #UNDP #Belarus shows how engaging children with modern agricultural technologies supports long-term resilience and innovation. go.undp.org/5Y5

Danila Moroz, 18, found his passion for farming in his childhood! Now, he drives a tractor using a tablet, no hands on the wheel. "I want to establish my own farm based on new technologies," he says. He's part of a new generation digitalizing agriculture in #Belarus 🚜

Keeping #Belarus forests safer needs year-round readiness. Foresters trained in Brest to stop fires early, before they become disasters. #UNDP–Forestry Ministry project is financed by China through the Global Development and #SouthSouth Cooperation Fund. go.undp.org/5SV

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The first minutes of a forest fire are decisive — locals are often closest to act. @UNDP_Belarus & Forestry Ministry, with China aid @cidcaofficial train communities to spot smoke early & stop fires. Community involvement can cut fires by 78%. go.undp.org/5UE

A job is more than a paycheck—it’s dignity, independence, and a way to break social isolation. With @UNDP_Belarus support, #Belarus small towns are becoming hubs for #inclusive employment—from barrier-free cafés to high-tech workshops. See the impact: go.undp.org/53M

Reflecting on a year of shared progress and purpose as 2025 ends. Our thanks go to every partner who champions our vision of dignity, opportunity, and safety for all. The UNDP Belarus team wishes you a peaceful and Happy New Year. 🎄

Anna Basik now sells her handmade gingerbread houses online – part of a UNDP-Ministry of Economy #Belarus push for silver entrepreneurship that has already trained 500+ older adults & equipped business centers nationwide with a ready-to-use support toolkit go.undp.org/iy7

In Belarus, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, yet for individuals w/ disabilities, the rate climbs to 16.5% for men & 13% for women. Read how @UNDP_Belarus is working to improve education & employment prospects for people with disabilities. go.undp.org/iuW #GlobalGoals

100+ locals in Kalinkovichi #Belarus are now prepared to protect their forests from fires! 🌲 Yesterday's training covered: ✅ Fire prevention tips ✅ Recognizing hazards ✅ Emergency response Supported by #China "Safeguarding Forests" project boosts safety in high-risk regions.

People are at the centre of what we do. Over the next 5 years, we will advance: 1⃣Human well-being 2⃣Sustainable economic growth 3⃣Safe and clean environment. The new Country Programme presented at the Council for Sustainable Development in Minsk: go.undp.org/iaG

"Barriers arise from systems, not disability." – Armen Martirosyan, #UNDP. In Minsk #Belarus , we presented results of inclusive projects, including a unique adaptive clothing line. Inclusion is about respect, comfort & independence. go.undp.org/iLS #IDPD2025

In Belarus, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, yet for individuals w/ disabilities, the rate climbs to 16.5% for men & 13% for women. On #DisabilityDay, see how @UNDP_Belarus is working to improve education & employment prospects for people with disabilities. go.undp.org/iuW