When women thrive, economies rise. 💪 In this episode of the #RegionOfSolutions podcast, our experts share how women entrepreneurs are reshaping South Asia’s future. 🎧 Tune in now: buff.ly/FmpQGTx #GenderEquality

🌏 Rising costs, inequality & informal work affect 4.8 billion people in #AsiaPacific. Long-term, regional policies grounded in sustainability & inclusion can build a just, resilient future. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/5ThxZOm #PolicyAnchoring #FinancingOurFuture #FFD4

🌏 Global leaders wrapped #FFD4 in Seville - reimagining development finance & pushing for global reform. United Nations ESCAP brought #AsiaPacific voices to the table, driving smarter finance, fairer systems & faster #SDG progress. #FinancingOurFuture #Fin4Dev

The new MoU with AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 marks a significant milestone in our partnership with #France, one of United Nations ESCAP’s founding members. We look forward to leveraging this framework to advance our shared agenda for resilient & equitable progress in #AsiaPacific.

Since Addis, United Nations ESCAP has led #AsiaPacific’s input to #FFD4, with 4 priorities: broaden & modernize tax bases, strengthen capacities & reform public budgets. Going forward, we are committed to supporting the follow-up process based on the outcomes of the #FFD4Sevilla.

🏘️ In Ulaanbaatar, #Mongolia, burning raw coal in yurts causes up to 80% of winter air pollution. Tackling this means cleaner air, healthier lives & greener homes. 🔗 buff.ly/a6yO8n9 #CleanAirForAll

🌏 Did you know 60% of the world’s older persons live in #AsiaPacific? The latest expert meeting is a key step toward reaffirming our commitment to dignity, inclusion & resilience for older persons. 📲 buff.ly/d7SDTkL #MIPAA25 #PopulationAgeing

🌳The air we breathe. 🍎The food we eat. 💧The water we drink. 🌇The environment we live in. All of these factors impact human health. To ensure #HealthForAll, we must first protect nature and safeguard our one and only planet. 🌏 #GlobalGoals

🤖 #AI reflects the data we feed it — and that data often carries bias. “We’re building AI now. Let’s build it right,” says Ayumi Moore Aoki of Women in Tech® Global. In #AsiaPacific, we’re shaping inclusive, ethical digital futures, learn more🔗 buff.ly/ZXt1Oev

Is your city ready for the future? 🧭 Here is our 5-point checklist for urban transformation: 🤝 Regional cooperation 📜 National urban policy 📊 Local data 👵 Demographic planning 💰 Innovative finance 📘 Full report → bit.ly/CS81Cities #SDG11 #CS81

💼 Trade is evolving, but are the benefits reaching everyone? United Nations ESCAP, with other UN Regional Commissions & UN Trade and Development, leads the 2025 UN Global Survey on Digital and #SustainableTrade Facilitation, covering 160+ countries & 62 trade measures🌱🌐 📢 buff.ly/e6fnGl9

4 #AsiaPacific cities. 4 solutions. 🌐 Seoul 🚆 Tokyo 🌧️ Shanghai 👩‍💼 Hong Kong Innovation is shaping tomorrow’s cities—today. 📘 Explore more insightful case studies in our latest report → bit.ly/CS81Cities #SmartCities #SDG11 #CS81

🔥 What if a simple alert could save lives? From faster forecasts to reaching remote communities, technology is helping countries build early warning systems that protect everyone, especially those most at risk. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/1AY2MYV #ExtremeHeat #SDG13

📊 Development gaps are stark – but not insurmountable. The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2025 outlines a roadmap for universal social protection and human development. Let’s bridge the gap and #LeaveNoOneBehind. 📄 bit.ly/APCSN2025

🧠"Generative AI will reshape healthcare & education," says Steve Nouri, as reflects on #GenerativeAI, ethics & future of work in #AsiaPacific. United Nations ESCAP helps countries build inclusive AI strategies🔗 buff.ly/sLNxmQo

Building a sustainable future for all isn’t just about vision - it’s about action and investment. 🙌 Let’s act now and create a more equitable future for all ahead of the 2nd World Summit for Social Development. More insights here: bit.ly/AP-Outlook-24 #WSSD2

🌏 What happens when societies age — but not together? This #WorldPopulationDay, United Nations ESCAP shares expert insights from the #APSDJ Special Issue on demographic change & intergenerational solidarity. 📘 Event: buff.ly/6hQZdmW 📚 Articles: buff.ly/G833dAL

Highlighting the growing recognition of #SandAndDustStorms as a pressing global issue, the UN's high-level meeting yesterday shared practical and action-oriented recommendations to address challenges faced by affected countries. 📲 Learn more: buff.ly/GHIy6rb

🌪️ Sand and dust storms. To build resilience, countries need reliable disaster risk information. As United Nations ESCAP’s centre for disaster information management, United Nations APDIM-ESCAP helps governments turn data into action for a safer #AsiaPacific. 🔗buff.ly/sJblteg #SDSDay

Every second counts when disaster strikes. ⏱️🌊 In this episode of the #RegionOfSolutions podcast, we delve into regional #Tsunami preparedness and how it is saving lives. 🎧 Learn more about how communities are getting ready: buff.ly/FmpQGTx #EarlyWarningsForAll