UNDP Planet

On #WorldHorseDay🐎, we celebrate the bond between people and nature. In Kazakhstan, Amina turned her dream into an eco-stable where horses support children's rehabilitation, benefiting people and planet alike. go.undp.org/pPx 🌍

History in the making! 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan has adopted its first comprehensive Law on Climate Action—the first of its kind in Central Asia! Signed by the President on July 7, this historic law strengthens the nation's climate policy & legal framework. 🌍🌱 #ClimateAction #Kyrgyzstan

There is hope in reforestation. 🌿 Flor Juanga knows that restoring forests means restoring balance for people, wildlife, & future generations. On this #DayOfHope, see how she is working with her community, UNDP and partners to protect the forest. 👉 go.undp.org/pYU

How can we ensure that new technologies empower frontline guardians of our planet? See how COMDEKS is working #ForPeopleForPlanet in Türkiye, Tanzania, Costa Rica and more - ensuring digital approaches are inclusive, appropriate, and locally grounded: undp-nature.exposure.co/from-the-groun…

AI may feel intangible, but its footprint is not. Data centres already consume more electricity than most countries. I’m calling on every major AI company to measure & publicly disclose the full footprint of its systems & to commit to power every data centre with renewable energy by 2030.

🟠 Good news for climate action from the Western Balkans A new $5 million @UNDP-@AdaptationFund initiative will help innovators across the Western Balkans develop and scale solutions that protect lives, livelihoods and nature. go.undp.org/pfT

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

There are lands that fall silent. Fields abandoned. Canals that stop flowing. And there are communities that refuse to let that silence win. We stand in solidarity with them. See how we work with @UNDPSriLanka @theGEF to support #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/x18L50Ziuv6

Alliances are key to rural development.  Coffee producers in the Ecuadorian Amazon are showing what deforestation-free agriculture can look like in practice.  On #RuralDevelopmentDay, hear from Victor Yanangomez on their collaboration with local producer federations:

How can we ensure new technologies empower frontline guardians of our planet? See how COMDEKS is working in in Türkiye, Tanzania, Costa Rica & more, to ensure that digital approaches are inclusive, appropriate, and locally grounded: undp-nature.exposure.co/from-the-groun… #ForPeopleForPlanet

There are lands that fall silent. Fields abandoned. Canals that stop flowing. And there are communities that refuse to let that silence win. We stand in solidarity with them. See how we work with @UNDPSriLanka @theGEF @GEF_SGP #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/NcOw50ZiuPV

Tropical forests are vital for climate action, yet results-based payments often fall short of their potential. Here are 3 ways to improve them – from better finance to stronger safeguards: go.undp.org/wEd

A new US$20 million revolving fund, implemented by @UNDP, will help businesses in Colombia, Ghana and Jordan adopt energy-efficient cooling technologies As loans are repaid, funds are reinvested into new projects, helping scale impact over time Read: go.undp.org/pUY

The W+ Standard puts a value on women’s empowerment. In Ghana’s shea parklands, it’s being used to measure progress, generate credits, and channel finance back to women’s groups. Read more: go.undp.org/w7a

Brazil🇧🇷 is advancing its shift to more #SustainableCooling With US$21.7 million approved by the Multilateral Fund, @UNDP will support the country’s Kigali Implementation Plan to reduce #HFCs and expand energy-efficient, climate-friendly cooling. Read: go.undp.org/pUo

🌊 Coastal protection ⚠️ Early warning systems ⚡ Climate-resilient energy 🌿 Ecosystem restoration These are among the solutions @theGEF is backing in Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen resilience to climate impacts. go.undp.org/pUQ

Across Africa, circular solutions are growing ♻️ This week @ACEA_Africa is bringing leaders together to explore how to finance, scale and strengthen #CircularEconomy solutions across the continent @UNDP is proud to support as a strategic partner: go.undp.org/p4P

Indigenous Peoples were among the first to notice our planet’s changing climate. Their warnings and solutions deserve more recognition. As record-breaking heatwaves and cold waves affect all corners of the world, it’s high time we listen. 👉 go.undp.org/cyt

How do we make traceability systems that are open, scalable and inclusive? What does digital infrastructure have to do with deforestation-free trade? And why does this matter for smallholder farmers? Our joint blog with @‌UNDPDigital has the answers: go.undp.org/Ubn

What happens to vehicles at the end of their life? 🚗♻️ Join @UNDP for a webinar on vehicle lifecycle management with experts from Japan, China, the Netherlands and Brazil sharing lessons on circular automotive systems 📅 2 July, 8 am EDT Register here: bit.ly/43RnBJN