The past 15 years have seen 750+ attacks on environmental journalists for reporting on crimes against our planet such as illegal mining, poaching & wildlife trafficking.

This #WorldPressFreedomDay , we honor their bravery & call for their protection.

Their stories must be heard.

As the Conference on Population & Development continues at UNHQ, new UN Chronicle article stresses the need for leaders to prioritize gender equality & human rights in population & development efforts, ensuring progress reaches marginalized communities. un.org/en/un-chronicl…

Why take action for #OurCommonFuture ?

Because millions of people around the world are counting on our life-saving work.

Ahead of #CPD57 , join UNFPA to ensure that the next 30 years of progress include everyone: unf.pa/icpd

#ICPD30

Happy #WorldTunaDay ! Did you know that over half of the world's tuna stocks are found in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean? 🧐

Discover how Global Environment Facility (GEF) is supporting Pacific #SIDS to manage tuna fisheries sustainably and benefit local communities: wrld.bg/xhR250RsXmk
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'Over the years, I have seen first-hand how this music, born in the United States, has truly become the cultural heritage of the world.'

—UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, who first proposed the idea for Int'l #JazzDay in 2011:

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⚠ Growing inequalities and prolonged crises are threatening the legacy of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

See why the world must recommit to accelerating progress for #OurCommonFuture : unf.pa/tyo

via UN Chronicle

#ICPD30

Finland was once a poor developing country, defending its existence in a geopolitically dangerous region and cold northern climate. Learning not only from the successes, but also from the failures, was essential, writes Elina Kalkku 🇫🇮🇺🇳 UN Chronicle ⬇️
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¡Feliz Día del Idioma Español!

El multilingüismo es un factor esencial para la comunicación armoniosa entre los pueblos y un facilitador de la diplomacia multilateral en la Naciones Unidas.

Lean el UN Chronicle en #español , un idioma oficial de la ONU.

➡️ un.org/es/chronicle

'LDCs have the potential to go green, but they lack the necessary physical, financial and human resources to do so, and they must be able to close the skills gap to enable #GreenTransition .'

Amb. Elina Kalkku, PR of Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳, on the #LDCFutureForum :

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Integrating demographic perspectives into #ClimateAction is essential to achieve a better future.

The latest UN Chronicle article explores how we can ensure decent living conditions for all while enhancing climate mitigation efforts.

Read ⤵️ un.org/en/population-….

Happy #Chinese LanguageDay !

Multilingualism is an essential factor in harmonious communication among peoples as well as an enabler of multilateral diplomacy at the United Nations.

Read the UN Chronicle in #Chinese , an official language of the UN since 1946.

➡️ un.org/zh/chronicle

Staggering debt burden & enormous borrowing costs are preventing developing countries from adequately responding to crises.

Latest UN DESA update outlines solutions to close the sustainable development financing gap & achieve the #GlobalGoals . financing.desa.un.org/iatf/report/fi…

Official development assistance decreased by 2% ($4 billion) for developing regions in 2022, affecting over 70 countries & almost 3 billion people, a new United Nations report shows.

Least developed countries were severely affected by the challenging aid landscape.

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September’s Summit of the Future will bring together leaders to create a path for a better world for us all.

Here's what you can expect from this once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape #OurCommonFuture . un.org/en/summit-of-t…

Thirty years ago, Rwanda woke up to the shocking horrors – born of a virulent and senseless level of hatred that should never be allowed to rear its vernomous head, again, in the human conscience and heart.

Today, we assemble here to honor the memory of the approximately one…

'If the entire world population was set to achieve #DecentLivingStandards , would this compromise #ClimateMitigation ?'

Professor Raya Muttarak of @unibo shows why population growth and demographic perspectives must be incorporated into #ClimateAction :

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Visit the exhibit marking 30 years since the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in #Rwanda . Experience Laurence & Xavier's journey from tragedy to unity, promoting genocide prevention & reconciliation.

Let's confront hate speech together. #Kwibuka #PreventGenocide
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Sport is connected to nature, but sometimes, it can play against it. There is a unique opportunity to level the playing field with nature.

This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, see how UNEP & @iucn drive #NatureAction through sport: iucn.org/our-work/topic…

Today's International Day of #Conscience is a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of promoting a culture of peace with love and conscience.

Learn more about the history of #Conscience Day: buff.ly/49l9pc1