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A carbon footprint measures emissions from individuals, organizations, products, or activities. A smaller footprint means fewer CO2 & methane emissions, helping to mitigate the climate crisis. Let's emit less & contribute to reducing climate impacts.
Building resilience against #climate change is critical for 🇲🇻the Maldives, a nation deeply affected by rising sea levels and extreme weather.
Learn how our joint programme with United Nations ESCAP & UN Development is empowering communities to face these challenges head-on: jointsdgfund.org/article/buildi…
Today marks a milestone moment for UNODC South Asia, with the launching of the new @UNODC Regional Programme for South Asia (2024-2028)—a landmark five year framework of cooperation to strengthen justice, health, peace and the rule of law! 🇧🇩 🇧🇹 🇮🇳 🇲🇻 🇳🇵 🇱🇰 🇺🇳
At 18 years of age, Raya is a part of a reference group of young people working closely with UNICEF Maldives.
She joined the group so she can help create a better future for children and young people in her country.
UNDP and United Nations ESCAP, alongside national stakeholders, teamed up to strengthen 🇲🇻 ability to withstand climate-related hazards as the country remains committed to enhancing its resilience against such challenges.
UNESCAP SSWA UN in the Maldives The Maldives National University NDMA Maldives Maldives Meteorology Local Government Authority
On the topic of #CPD57 , Mr. Bradley Busetto, UN in the Maldives Resident Coordinator (a.i) highlights the complex factors driving migration within our islands. As we reflect on #ICPD30 , his words remind us that #ClimateChange is just one piece of the puzzle.
#GlobalGoals #ThreadsOfHope
All sports, including cricket, are vulnerable to match-fixing, which is often linked to money-laundering, organized crime and illegal betting.
UN Office on Drugs & Crime, IOC MEDIA & ICC train authorities from 🇲🇼🇲🇻🇱🇰🇿🇼 to investigate and prosecute match-fixing effectively.
#SaveSport
New report reveals impressive growth in internet use among #SIDS , surpassing global rates! Despite progress, barriers like infrastructure and affordability persist.
Crucial insights for #SIDS 4 #UniversalConnectivity . #ICT #DigitalAccess '
Read more👉itu.int/itu-d/reports/…
How can SIDS like the 🇲🇻 advocate for greater climate action amidst loss & damage?
From leveraging climate litigation to UN resolutions, SIDS are paving the way for robust climate justice.
#SIDS #ClimateAction #ClimateLitigation
Learn more:👉undp.org/sites/g/files/…
UNDP Maldives
Making motherhood safer is a matter of human rights.
With the significant decline in maternal mortality in the Maldives, we’re weaving #ThreadsOfHope into the fabric of our society.
#ICPD30 #GlobalGoals #CPD57
Educate yourself on vaccines from trusted sources. Don’t let misinformation prevent you & your loved ones from being protected from diseases.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
''The Maldives appears to be stuck between a rock & a hard place. It's untenable to do nothing to protect these extraordinarily vulnerable islands from the existential threat of rising sea levels''. Special Rapporteur SREnvironment
Read More👇maldives.un.org/en/267078-un-e…