For the lost souls, any religion is a dogmatic crutch for whom natural and common sense has been lost. There are major governments in the world that classify religion as a mental illness. Think for yourself instead of aping.

🚀 Just Launched! CACE’s new ITMO Auctions Platform enhances carbon credit transactions under Article 6 of the #ParisAgreement. Explore a more transparent and efficient way to trade in the #CarbonMarket. 🔗Learn more: cace.gord.qa/itmo-auctions/ #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits

Can LA fully #decarbonize the #Olympics? Read this excellent editorial by my friend Matt Petersen. cc: Alexandra Soezer, Eron Bloomgarden, SDG2030, Gustavo Gonzalez, Bill Mew #Privacy #CyberSecurity #TrustinTech, Helen Clark latimes.com/opinion/story/…

Supporting Ukrainian veterans! 🇺🇳UN Development joined the Seventh International Veterans Forum. With our partners, we are developing a methodology for reintegrating veterans into communities, contributing to rehabilitation and recovery, and digitalizing public services for them.

🙌🏻Over 100 participants gathered in offline & online format at a meeting to discuss safety strategies, community assistance, and cooperation with UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 to support people affected by explosive remnants of war in Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Kharkiv oblasts.

🙌🏻Понад 100 учасників зібралися в офлайн та онлайн форматі на зустрічі, щоб обговорити стратегії безпеки, допомоги громадам та співпраці з UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 для надання підтримки тим, хто постраждав від вибухонебезпечних предметів у Миколаївській, Херсонській та Харківській областях.

We need an energy revolution for a Just Energy Transition. How can we unlock the financing, technology, & political will to support developing nations leapfrog into decentralized, resilient energy systems that drive inclusive sustainable development? 👉 bit.ly/JET-Bulletin

Here's the updated timeline for December 31, 2030: ✅ 8.1 billion people ✅ 1.8 million species of animals, plants, insects, and algae ✅ 1 planet ✅ 17 #SDGs ✅ 169 targets ✅ 2,315 days left ✅ 6.34 years left #BuildBackSustainable Amitabh Bachchan Shekhar Kapur

“Before the invasion, we had about 120 hectares of land. Now all of it is mined”, says Volodymyr, local farmer from 🇺🇦Kharkiv Oblast. UN Development teamed up w/ Мінекономіки, WFP Ukraine, FAO Ukraine & FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage), backed by 🇫🇷🇭🇷🇸🇪🇳🇱🇲🇹, to speed up deming efforts and test innovative tech.

«До вторгнення у нас земельний банк складав приблизно 120 гектарів. Тепер все це заміновано», — каже Володимир, фермер з Харківщини. UN Development обʼєдналась з Мінекономіки, WFP Ukraine, FAO Ukraine й FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) за підтримки 🇫🇷🇭🇷🇸🇪🇳🇱🇲🇹 для прискорення розмінування й тестування інновацій.

28 August 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the late Janet Frame, one of NewZealand’s greatest literary figures. This fine tribute in ⁦The Guardian⁩ records the many challenges Janet overcame before establishing herself as a major literary figure. RIP theguardian.com/books/article/…

.Міністерство у справах ветеранів has launched an initiative to hire specialists to accompany veterans. They'll counsel & support veterans as they transition to civilian life. Job applications can be made via an e-service on the eVeteran portal supported by 🇺🇳UN Development & Sweden in Ukraine 🇸🇪.

Scientists have unearthed the remnants of more than 1,700 viruses from deep inside a glacier in western China. Most of these viruses are new. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Dr.Salahideen Alhaj 🔸SDGs Gender Statistics Brian McHugh 🌏🏳️‍🌈 Emma Lewis Gustavo Gonzalez CAF Adam Rogers e360.yale.edu/digest/ancient…

We engage young people in restoration & community security development! 🇪🇺 EU in Ukraine & 🇺🇳UN Development organized the “InEvolve” summer camp for young community leaders. After five days of training, participants are inspired and ready to act. Onward to implement projects! 💪🚀

Залучаємо молодь до процесів відновлення та розбудови громадської безпеки! 🇪🇺EU in Ukraine та 🇺🇳UN Development організували літній кемп «InEvolve» для молодіжних лідерів і лідерок. Після п'ятиденного навчання учасники натхненні та готові діяти. Вперед до реалізації проєктів! 💪🚀

Despite risks, Chernihiv municipal workers continued working at the start of the full-scale war, because "as long as the waste truck is running, the city is alive." UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Посольство Японії в Україні supported the municipal enterprise, whose entire fleet was destroyed. Find out more ⬇

Competing standards for carbon markets may be undermining sustainable development & #climateaction. Our latest white paper, co-authored by Alexandra Soezer & Daniel Tutu Benefoh, calls for a more unified approach under #Article6. More insights: cace.gord.qa/wp-content/upl… Alexandra Soezer

🌪️Voluntary Carbon Markets may be undermining the very process they were meant to support: #ClimateAction. Read the new study from CACE to find out how they can be fixed and improved: 🔗cace.gord.qa/cace-news/whit… FYI: Dr Stephen Flood @docfloods.bsky.social, Cassie Flynn, Marcos Athias Neto,

My latest article summarizes 6 key discussions on #AskTheCEO: 1) #Cloud ROI 2) #Cybersecurity resilience 3) IT refresh risks 4) #Agile adoption hurdles 5) Aging #ITInfrastructure challenges 6) #AI impact on sales & commerce. 👇 avrohomg.medium.com/tech-trends-ro…

Achieving enterprise resilience in a multi-cloud world Navigating compliance in a multi-cloud world can be a daunting challenge for enterprises. According to Cliff Barcliff, a key to success is gaining visibility into your cloud infrastructure and data locations. Cliff