Forests, pastures & water bodies- known as #Commons, are critical for rural & tribal communities. It is also integral for achieving #SDGs. 📽️ Isabelle Tschan, Deputy Head, UNDP India moderate a panel on catalysing Commons for the SDGs: bit.ly/3yXtmcW. #CommonsConvening2024

Honored to moderate an important discussion on the role of #Commons in advancing the SDGs. Inclusive governance of Commons is critical for achieving development & climate goals, serving the subsistence needs of 350 million people in India, particularly rural & tribal communities

"We struggle our entire lives for identity" #Transgender ppl often face challenges in accessing schemes due to mismatch in their birth names & their chosen names on ID cards. In 🇮🇳, we are helping them get Trans ID cards 🪪, provided by SMILE MoSJE, to avail welfare schemes.

Watch the #YouthCoLabStory of DigiSwasthya Foundation: Transforming healthcare access in rural India through innovative technology. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | Citi Foundation UNDP India

3,781 litres! That's how much water is estimated to be needed for a single pair of jeans 👖. The fashion industry is the world’s 2nd largest water guzzler. ⁉️Test your knowledge and find out the true cost of fashion: feature.undp.org/fashion-revolu…

.United Nations ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Alisjahbana Armida Alisjahbana concluded her visit to India this week with a visit to the UN House, where she was welcomed by Shombi Sharp #UNRC🇮🇳 Ms Alisjahbana met the UN Country Team & spoke about United Nations ESCAP's work with 🇮🇳 on delivering for the #SDGs

Swiping right ➡️ #ForNature 🌳🐘🐞🦜 Our best match is a planet that thrives! 💕🌎 Time to get your eco-swipe on sustainable choices, climate action and eco-friendly behaviour.

Akashdeep Bansal, the brains behind SaralX, is a UNDP India Under 25 champion working to make digital spaces inclusive. How do you use technology to empower others and foster inclusion? Post a short video and tag us! Details: india.un.org/en/275816-inte… #YouthForChange

For over a decade, UNDP India has partnered w/ the govts & CSOs to strengthen the implementation of Forest Rights Act (#FRA) 2006. At #CommonsConvening2024, with TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences & Foundation for Ecological Security, we held sessions on diff facades of FRA as pathway for sustainable dev. Commons Convening

Strengthening laws to protect Transgender rights🌈 At the nat’l consultation on Transgender protection laws, UNDP India reaffirmed to work with CBOs like DostanaSafar & Govt counterparts including Ministry of Law and Justice & Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI to enhance policies for building a truly inclusive world.

India's Commons nearly 205 million acres of community forest, pastures & water bodies play a crucial role in the lives of 350 million rural people. Commons Convening 2024 supported by UNDP India spotlighted urgent need to protect India’s shared resources toi.in/CIBlpb/a24gk

"I wish they are able to achieve their dreams." Tara Jadhav, a #SafaiMitra in #Mumbai, mother to 4 daughters w/ big aspirations for their future. Thru #Utthaan initiative by Hindustan Unilever & UN Development 🇮🇳, she enrolled in eSHRAM & secured scholarship for them: bit.ly/4dG30LA.

📢 Himalayan Wool Innovation Challenge 🐑🧶 Join the #WONDER innovation challenge organized by UNDP India, aimed at developing Himalayan wool pre-processing machinery, powered by renewable energy. Submit your concept by 30th Sept 2024. More details: wonder.mmm.page

Empowering the youth for #ClimateAction. Meet Michael from Mizoram 🇮🇳, educating his peers on impacts of #ClimateChange & encouraging them to create solutions. UN Development's #ClimateActionExplained series highlights 12 such stories from around the world 🌏: bit.ly/47av6MF.

New UNDP India Resident Representative, Dr. Angela Lusigi, presents her credentials to the Ministry of External Affairs. angela lusigi expressed her gratitude to Tanmaya Lal, Secy. (West) Indian Diplomacy, for 🇮🇳-🇺🇳 p'ship in achieving the SDGs. PR 📃: bit.ly/3ze9Bhd

Strengthening p'ships for advancing #ClimateAction 🌏 Hindustan Unilever & UNDP India met & discussed future prospects to work #ForPeopleForPlanet. Through #Utthaan initiative, we have been working together to create a #CircularEconomy ♻️ & ensure a life of dignity for #SafaiMitras 👩🏽‍🌾.

Mangroves🌴are not only vital for #ClimateResilience, but also for livelihood of local communities 🏘️. In Navghar #Maharasthra, community members & partners are conserving #Mangroves by adopting climate-resilient livelihoods like crab farming & ornamental fishing. MoEF&CC @thegcf

Stronger p'ships 🟰 stronger commitment UNDP India Head angela lusigi met Leena Nandan, Secy, MoEF&CC & committed to support #GoI 🇮🇳 in meeting its int'l & nat'l env. and climate goals. UN Development reaffirmed its mandate for #SouthSouthCooperation and support for #MissionLiFE 🌎.