Did you know? Around 65% of SDG targets rely on action at the local level. Young people are key to turning the #GlobalGoals into local change. Ahead of #YouthDay next week, learn more: buff.ly/heDQeeF

🌱 “It's no longer just about profit, but it's about people. It's about planet.” Ahead of #YouthDay, Shinta Kamdani, Chair of the United Nations ESCAP Sustainable Business Network #ESBN & CEO of Sintesa Group, shares powerful advice for young entrepreneurs in #AsiaPacific. #YouthLead

Young people are driving sustainable development, building inclusive communities, forging peace, demanding a greener & more just future. On #YouthDay we celebrate their determination, creativity & leadership. My message to young people everywhere: Your voice & ideas matter.

School gardens are a great way to teach children about healthy eating... and much more! 🥦🥕🍓🥒🥔🫐🥜🍐🧅🍎🍌🍈 👧🏻👦🏽 Discover what happens when children grow food at school👇 #YouthDay

Sweet but sinister. Flavours are bait, trapping young people in a cycle of addiction. Tobacco causes over 20 types of #cancer and kills half the users who don’t quit. Don’t let the industry fool you! On International #YouthDay, unmask the appeal and expose the truth.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus opening remarks at the International #YouthDay townhall – 12 August 2025 "Dear colleagues and friends from around the globe, To all members of the WHO Youth Council, happy International Youth Day. Thank you for your partnership. And good

Media accreditation is now open for #FCTCCOP11 & #MOP4, taking place in Geneva this November. 🗓️Deadline 3 November 2025. More information here: 🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/infor…

Today World Health Organization (WHO) supported the medical evacuation of 32 child and 6 adult patients from #Gaza, alongside 99 companions: * 25 child and 6 adult patients were evacuated to Italy * 5 child patients were evacuated to Belgium * 2 child patients were being evacuated to Türkiye We thank

Why do inclusive cities matter? Exclusion fuels poverty, inequality, and social tensions. Conversely, inclusive cities boost social cohesion, economic productivity, and climate resilience. Inclusion is also critical since vulnerable groups often face the worst climate risks.

📊 How can data help shape policies that work for all generations? ESCAP and its partners are supporting governments across #AsiaPacific to develop National Inclusion Accounts, but what does this mean? 📲 Learn more by swiping through. #Data4Policy #AgeingAsiaPacific

📝 | #Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on 15 August in Italy 🇮🇹 During Feriae Augusti, Romans used to eat "Thynnus uvae" tuna served with 🍇 🧅 🍯 and pepper sauce. 👉 2000 years later there is a #Codex standard for each ingredient. ➕ℹ️➡️ bit.ly/CodexTexts

Malaysia 🇲🇾can take the lead in managing the global #obesity crisis. Obesity is a slow-moving emergency in #Malaysia – creeping steadily through the population, raising healthcare costs, reducing productivity and contributing to rising levels of #NCDs non-communicable diseases.

📚 | #WeekendReading 4 U❗️ 🔸 The "Hygienic food, healthy sales: HACCP implementation" 👉 This case study demonstrates the impact that adoption of science-based food standards can have. ➕ℹ️➡️ shar.es/afWpZ2 #FoodSafety | #Codex

The countdown to #UNGA80 is officially on! Consider this your source for updates, insights, and more: bit.ly/46LCQXp

I join The Elders in calling on leaders to work towards permanent ceasefire and immediate access for humanitarian and health partners to scale up aid delivery. The best medicine is peace. x.com/theelders/stat…

"Young people's fearless advocacy has been pivotal in the fight against the climate crisis. To young people everywhere: don’t give up." This week, António Guterres presented his third Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change: buff.ly/Nx10t7a #ActNow

A study nature shows that relocating to a more walkable #city leads to sustained increases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous #exercise, highlighting urban design as a powerful lever for better public health. Such a move increased the number of steps🚶🏽‍♂️people #walking each

Dayana turned her sadness over Bolivia’s Uru Uru Lake’s pollution into strength. Rooted in ancestral knowledge, her actions to protect nature earned her the #EquatorPrize. Indigenous voices now echo louder, inspiring change and recognition. go.undp.org/wpZ

Cities cover 2% of Earth’s land but use 78% of energy and cause 60%+ of emissions. Waste is rising faster than population. Going circular could cut CO₂ by 44% and save $2.7T a year – making cities resilient and climate-ready.

What if agriculture was more than just a job? 🥬🤔 Across Africa, rural youth are redefining it as a space for innovation, leadership, and #DecentWork for the next generation. 🎧 Have a listen: ow.ly/WhTS50WEn1p