UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development

Accelerating Southeast Asia’s energy transition depends not only on national policies and tech. Forging partnerships, aligning on sustainable finance frameworks and pioneering blended finance solutions are equally crucial. Explore examples from 🇸🇬 : go.undp.org/qwX

Find us at the World Cities Summit 2026, where we'll explore the policy, digital and systems enablers for circular urban transitions! 🗓 16 June 2026 🕒 09:00-10:30 📍 Suntec Singapore Select UNDP's session when registering for complimentary admission: go.undp.org/UNDPWCS26

Launched at @STIForum2026, @UNDP's new Building Digital Foundations in SIDS 2.0 brief outlines how small island states build trusted, resilient digital foundations to scale public services, strengthen resilience & enable responsible #AI. Read the brief: go.undp.org/TV9

How can #SIDS move beyond connectivity towards digital ecosystems that can deliver practical “digital utility” for all citizens? Alongside @SingaporeUN, we're hosting a session on SIDS2.0 at the STI Forum #Tech4SDGs 📍Watch it live or on-demand @UNWebTV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k…

Last week @UNDP joined the 1st annual AI Scam Summit by @getsafetykit. With scams affecting nearly half of people and costing up to $1 trillion yearly, stronger responses are urgent. See our recent issue brief to learn more on countering digital scams: undp.org/publications/c…

Circular economy solutions are gaining traction in national climate plans (NDCs). 84% of new national climate plans (NDCs) highlight circular economy approaches (compared to 28% in the second-generation NDCs). Get more stats in our explainer: go.undp.org/SPY

🚨4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR THE UN 2.0 AWARDS! The 1st-ever UN 2.0 Awards will recognize outstanding UN teams & initiatives using data, digital, foresight, & behavioural innovation to solve real-world challenges & deliver impact. ▶︎ Apply by 30 April: un-two-zero-week.org/un-2.0-awards

🟰 30 climate numbers. 🟰 30 climate facts. Behind every climate statistic are real people, real lives, real futures. Every number tells a story. 👉 On #EarthDay, explore 30 facts about the climate crisis here: feature.undp.org/climate-counts/ @UNDP | #ClimateAction

#WorldInnovationDay Innovation lives in how we think, listen, and act—for a competitive, resilient Thailand. @THPolicyLab ⚖️Justice Systems 🥗Food systems 📈SMEs Combining human-centred design, systems thinking, and AI for solutions for all. bit.ly/4mDEhgc

Are you one of the #HeroesOfTomorrow? Fearless, persistent and often unseen, they are taking action in every country to build a more sustainable, just and peaceful future. If this sounds like you, apply to #SDGAwards by 17 May 2026. 🔗sdgactionawards.org

Here's an inspiring fact - 96% of Asia-Pacific #youth lead on climate governance when given access to the right information, training and community representation! Listening to 1,000+ youth from 35 countries the message is clear at this Forum #ECOSOCYouth 2026 that's happening now - young leaders are translating local priorities into policy change and real action, when supported w the tools to do so. Here's a quick capture👇go.undp.org/SFp Thx to @UNDPasiapac partners @UNESCAP @SwedenUN @YECAP_AP @UNICEF @ClimateParl @UN_Women @YouthCoLab @UNDP4Youth @UNYouthAffairs

Digitalization is redefining how healthcare is delivered, accessed, and experienced across the globe. Here’s how @UNDP works with countries & partners to advance the digital revolution in health care, helping people live healthier lives. go.undp.org/SVk #WorldHealthDay

What does inclusive AI look like in practice? @UNDP and @intel are ensuring no one is left behind, building AI skills across communities, universities, and governments in Lesotho and Liberia. Read the story: undp.org/digital-innova…

What is a carbon tax - and how does it work❓ A carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions to encourage cleaner choices. But design matters: it can affect energy, transport & everyday costs, so how revenues are used and impacts are managed is key. Watch our video explainer 📺

📶 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…