An estimated 19-23M tonnes of plastic end up in lakes, rivers & seas annually. Time is running out & nature is in emergency mode. #WorldEnvironmentDay highlights that together we must mobilize transformative action to protect and preserve our planet. United Nations un.org/en/observances…

Negotiations on a global #PlasticsTreaty are currently underway to close the tap on plastic pollution. But how can we realize this goal to #BeatPlasticPollution? On #WorldEnvironmentDay, check out these 4️⃣ measures that can put us on a more sustainable path ⬇️

Dan zaštite životne sredine! Inovativnim poslovanjima koja su predstavljena danas na Kalemegdanu, započeta je Zelena nedelja 🇪🇺u🇷🇸 Ujedinjeni za Zelenu agendu 🇪🇺u🇷🇸 - idejama, projektima i investicionim tržištima UNDP in Serbia EU u Srbiji Ministarstvo ZŽS 🌿

On the occasion of World environment day tgt with our parents we showcased the best so far supported and implemented projects and investments for the green transformation of the 🇷🇸 economy and society. Find out more ⬇️ undp.org/Sajam%20zeleni… #euzelenaagendars

Nature’s loss comes at too great a cost to humanity. Instead we must invest in, protect & sustainably manage our most valuable asset. Our Nature Pledge 🌱 supports +140 countries to meet & implement ambitious nature targets #ForPeopleForPlanet. go.undp.org/vNXb #UNDPEB

Thousands of chemicals are used in plastics, many of them harmful to our health. To #BeatPlasticPollution and protect people and the planet, we must address this issue. Find out more in our Plastics 101: go.undp.org/plastics101

📣Amazing news for 🇷🇸 Big congratulations to the team that worked hard to make this happen - Serbia will host Specialised Expo 2027/28! Serbian Government Министарство науке технолошког развоја и иновација

A pleasure to meet HE др Јелена Беговић, Serbian Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovations. We appreciate our strong partnership and look forward to deepening work to support Serbia's digitalization ambitions and strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem.

UN #SDGs Investor Map for Serbia was presented in NY at an event held as a part of the High-Level Political Forum in🇺🇳. 🇷🇸 identified 5 key sectors - agriculture, food production, infrastructure, renewable/new energy resources & information technology. 🔗undp.org/serbia/news/op…

#DigitalTransformation, including artificial intelligence innovations, must be intentionally inclusive and rights-based to yield meaningful societal impact. See how we are committed to the ethical and responsible use of #AI to advance the #GlobalGoals. go.undp.org/ywjj

Today at the opening of the "Taiyo" solar power plant in Indjija! ☀️With the support of Japan & in partnership with Ministarstvo ZŽS & the Ministry of Mining & Energy, we helped the Toyo Tires Company to embark on the path of green transition🌿, decrease CO2 emissions and waste!

Congrats to Mihailo Jovanović! Data Center in KG is now internationally recognized 4 having highest level of reliability, security & efficiency! We'll continue to partner w/Serbian Government in digitalization, innovation & emerging tech, supporting economic growth & empowering citizens

Building on Serbian Government Aна Брнабић & MIT Mihailo Jovanović &MinEdu great achievement to connect >3800 school locations in 🇷🇸 on broadband Internet, we developed w/ Fondacija Petlja quality digital learning materials for all students & teachers. Check them out at petlja.org

We were inspired by youth in Prijepolje today. Serbia's youth has much to offer w/ their imagination: w/ right environment, skills & tools, they can help the country position well in a demanding global market by driving economic growth & pushing 4 sustainable dev’t

Biotech future forum is open! For 2nd time tgt w Serbian Government World Economic Forum & C4IR we bring 🔑drivers of development in the area in 1place so that together we can shape progress & application of biotech, share knowledge, develop policies & connect 🇷🇸 with world biotech system #Biotechbeg23

At #BioTechBEG23 UNDP cohosted Green Showroom where 🇷🇸 innovators showed their cutting-edge biotech solutions 2 transform our future. From larve which eat plastics to innovative materials made from food waste, they promise to revolutionize industries & shape greener 🌏Serbian Government

.UN Development/United Nations office in Gaza was shelled last night, with reports of deaths & injured among those who sought safety in our compound. This is wrong on every count. Civilians, civilian infrastructure & the inviolability of UN facilities must be always protected undp.org/speeches/state…

Plastic pollution is not just a waste management issue. As countries meet at #INC3 to negotiate a global #PlasticsTreaty, find out how plastic pollution contributes to the climate crisis: go.undp.org/1pKn

Women still face an uphill battle. UN Development's new Gender Social Norms Index shows that in the last decade, progress towards #GenderEquality has stagnated. Let’s level the playing field. It’s time to shift norms towards equality. go.undp.org/GSNI2023 #CheckYourBias

Microplastics are found throughout our bodies: in our lungs, in our blood, and in the placentas of pregnant women. Ending plastic pollution is about protecting our health. Learn how a global #PlasticsTreaty could help: undp.org/plastics-101 #INC3