Rado N. Ratovonarivo 🇲🇬

Leadership for the #GlobalGoals is built with people & communities. Resident Coordinators working across #Africa share how volunteerism supports development efforts with partners, including @UNVolunteers. #IVY2026 Read their "Journeys of Inspiration" ⏩bit.ly/3OqpGIt

Are you a young innovator aged 18–30? 🌍 UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing. Apply before 31 March. 🌳🌴unep.org/youngchampions…

AI adoption has mostly been featured in boardrooms and workflows in advanced economies —but what about emerging markets? New insights from a recent @IFC_org survey explore how firms are embedding artificial intelligence. wrld.bg/xjra50Y42yb

Did you know that there's a whole treaty dedicated to migratory animals, such as whales, birds, and butterflies? The @bonnconvention is the only international convention specialising in the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. More info: cms.int/what-are-migra…

The creation of the United Nations was the result of a global commitment to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." 80 years later, the UN remains essential for advancing peace, prosperity & human rights. #UN80 🇺🇳 📷 The original draft of the UN Charter, 1945

My warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas. This season offers and opportunity for reflection and compassion. All of us can bring more empathy and solidarity into our communities and around the world.

On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the everyday essentials in our life—a safe home, clean water, fair work 🏠💧🌏, and the values of humanity—equality, justice, dignity 🟰⚖️💙 In our joint 🇪🇺🇺🇳 op-ed, Amb. @MarkGallagher71 and I reflect on what #HumanRights mean in our daily life

At the #COP30 Climate Conference, @antonioguterres expresses profound gratitude for the work of young climate activists. “While the road ahead will be tough, I'm convinced that with their ideas & contributions we will be able to bring about the decisive #ClimateAction we need.”

Climate action and development are now two sides of the same coin. As we head to #COP30, we must deliver ambitious, imaginative solutions for climate adaptation — and usher in a new era of climate-smart development. For all people. For our only planet.

The Sustainable Development Goals promise a better, fairer world by 2030. There are signs of progress: Record number of girls in school Child & maternal mortality declined HIV infections falling Electricity reaching 92% of people We must keep the promise. #GlobalGoals

On the International Day for People of African Descent, we honour the extraordinary contributions of people of African descent. We also recognise the enduring injustices they continue to face. Let us act to ensure justice, dignity & equality for people of African descent around the world.

We are excited to announce that @DieneKeita of #Guinea was appointed today by the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres as Executive Director of @UNFPA. We look forward to supporting the new @UNFPAChief towards advancing the #GlobalGoals and ensuring rights and choices for all.

#WorldWaterWeek 2025 kicks off today, shining a spotlight on water’s vital role in both climate mitigation and resilience. From glaciers to oceans, from source to sea, water connects it all. Learn how UNEP works to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems: unep.org/topics/fresh-w…

Some of our favourite hashtags to follow on #HashtagDay & every day: #UNGA🇺🇳 #OurCommonFuture🤲 #GlobalGoals💡 #StandUp4HumanRights⚖️ #ServingForPeace🕊️ #ClimateAction🌳 #WithRefugees🤝 #FightRacism📢 #HealthForAll⚕️ #ZeroHunger🍛 #ForEveryChild👶 #NoToHate🫂

Semifinals bound! ✅ Madagascar book their place in the semis after a brilliant performance. 🇲🇬 Purchase your #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 tickets here 👉 shorturl.at/h8NMe

Today, President @TokayevKZ & I were present at the signing of the host country agreement for the @UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia & Afghanistan. This Centre holds the promise of partnership & progress, and it represents the opening of a new chapter for the region & the #GlobalGoals.

Delighted to welcome @WFPChief to Addis Ababa for the #UNFSS2025, co-hosted by 🇪🇹 & 🇮🇹. Exec Dir. McCain was warmly welcomed by Ethiopian Govt’s @mufti_dina. Proud to have @WFPChief here together with our partners to ensure #foodsystems transformation remains a top priority.

Africa is not defined by where it began — but by how far it has come: in energy, digital transitions, and women’s leadership. Yet progress remains uneven. Let’s pick up the pace and accelerate delivery of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 — for today’s and future generations. @AfricanUnionUN

This week, @antonioguterres delivered a major address on the world’s climate, stressing that renewable energy is the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century. “This is our moment of opportunity,” he said. More on the Secretary-General's speech: un.org/en/climatechan…