260 million Indigenous Peoples live in the Asia-Pacific region. As traditional knowledge holders and guardians of the forest, their contributions to climate action are vital. We spoke to Celina Kin Yii Yong at #APClimateWeek on how UN Development is supporting countries on their forests goals.

"It's simply not good enough for us to be "trying to try". Accelerate climate action." UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at the opening of #COP28

"Today was a day that made history at COP." UN Development Global Director of Climate Change @Cassie_Flynn explains the decision to operationalize the Loss and Damage fund on the first day of #COP28 and why it's significant.

There can be no peace without justice. And there can be no climate justice without human rights. Watch Climate Action Network International (CAN) Director Tasneem Essop's powerful message to world leaders at #COP28:

Melting glaciers will cause displacement of people not only in the Hindu Kush #Himalaya mountain region but also coastal areas all over the world. The Vanishing Ice youtu.be/r0gfz78kYQ0?si… via YouTube #SaveOurSnow UNDP in Asia and the Pacific UNDP Climate ICIMOD

Efforts in #Nepal to reduce Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks, empower communities and advocate for climate resilience is critical. UN Development proudly collaborates with Global Environment Facility (GEF) & Green Climate Fund to make a real impact with urgent climate action. 🏔️ #Futureispossible

From mangroves protecting shorelines from storms to peatlands sequestering carbon, 'Natural Water Infrastructure' is a vital #NaturebasedSolution. Learn more about the services provided by natural water infrastructure. ➡️ shorturl.at/nsA02

Each year, over 430 million tonnes of plastic is produced, with two-thirds of it ending up as waste. This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay focused on what everyone can and should do to #BeatPlasticPollution. #YearInReivew

♻️ Only 9% of all the plastic waste generated globally is recycled. 🌿 79% ends up in landfills or in nature. 🔥 12% is incinerated. Why aren’t we recycling more plastic? Find out here: go.undp.org/7iEZ

The climate impact of the foods we eat. There is no time to wait. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables

Sharing Nature Pledge as UNDP’s commitments to necessary value shifts to change our interactions with nature with Japanese private sector audience during the event to showcase COMDEKS

For many across the 🌎, and particularly Pacific Island States, the impact of climate change is visible every day. Timor-Leste’s shift towards green energy, with support from Government of Japan and UN Development, is the first step towards adopting a more sustainable way of living.

If women earned the same as men, $172 billion would be added to the global economy. By closing the gender gap, we can start to close the #SDGs funding gap. UN Development's Equanomics can lift women & their communities out of poverty. go.undp.org/ejBF

As nations prepare for #COP29, robust risk governance is key for progress. @UNDPEnergyHub's new policy brief highlights strategies for developing nations to build resilience by integrating economic, social, & environmental risks into energy policies💡 👉 bit.ly/402jlGE

Join AOSIS & UNDP at #COP29 for “Accelerating the Just Energy Transition in SIDS”⚡️ Come and learn about opportunities and actionable solutions for #SIDS🏝️ to leverage the just energy transition for resilience & economic growth. 🗓️ Nov 13 | ⏱️ 13:00 EDT |📍UNDP Pavilion

Every breath you take, Every 💧 of water you drink, Every meal 🥘 you eat, you are connected to the 🌎. Drop a 💚 to celebrate the richness and wonder of our only home - our planet.

What has Agrovoltaics got to do with it? A whole lot. In #Nepal, UN Development is piloting an innovative agrovoltaic farming system, which means cultivation under solar arrays, for the first time. With support from The Gov't of Japan solar power tech pumps drinking water to 450 households,

Strategic partnerships with leading philanthropies are key to unlocking climate finance and advancing the #SDGs in Asia-Pacific. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific and The Rockefeller Foundation joining forces here to mobilize climate financing, support policy and systems, and boost public-private collaborations

Meet Una at #Expo2025 in Osaka, Japan. The world’s first AI Environment Champion is here to show how tech and storytelling can spark real #ClimateAction. 29 Sep–4 Oct | Final UNDP exhibition Don’t miss it and learn more: go.undp.org/wVy

The Pacific Green Transformation Project, supported by the Gov. of Japan, has benefited over 10,000 people through clean energy and 1.1 MW of renewable energy capacity in PNG, Timor-Leste, Samoa & Vanuatu. Thanks to 🇯🇵 for the support. go.undp.org/iTE MOFA of Japan