UN Development

Can you spot the development challenges hidden in the image? 👀 Today we face multiple crises that impact billions of lives and undermine our collective well-being. Explore some of the threats to human security around the 🌍 here: go.undp.org/UtW

Landlocked Developing Countries face isolation from global markets that is made worse by weak infrastructure & other challenges. @UNDP_Botswana's @BaHorv writes why the 3rd @UN Conference on LLDCs is more than about individual countries. go.undp.org/w3k #LLDC3

Last night's historic advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice follows six years of unwavering commitment by Pacific youth to safeguard our land and ocean. What does this mean for the region's next generation? Here's a quick reaction 👇

From Una’s emerald waters to Drina’s canyons – BiH’s national parks are stepping up as champions of #ClimateResilience & nature-based tourism. Learn how they’re becoming beacons of resilience & hubs of sustainable solutions: go.undp.org/w3L

📢The 3rd International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries will be held in Awaza, Turkmenistan from 5-8 August. Join us as we engage with partners and stakeholders to accelerate progress, transform LLDCs and unlock their full potential: go.undp.org/wJL #LLDC3

“This is a victory for our planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people to make a difference.” – @antonioguterres as @CIJ_ICJ issues advisory opinion affirming governments' obligations with respect to climate change. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

In #Sudan, development hasn’t stopped, it’s adapting. As conflict reshapes daily life, @UNDP and partners are finding new ways to deliver healthcare, restore livelihoods and support local peace efforts. Read more in our Transformative Stories from Sudan: cutt.ly/CrPN5uXl

👏 Thank you to our 2024 #FundingWindows partners: 🇦🇹 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇸 🇯🇵 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇰🇷 🇸🇪 🇨🇭. Your support made it possible to drive sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient development across the 🌍. Discover more:  fundingwindowsreport.undp.org

📢 Just out: The Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the 2024 War on Lebanon. The report reveals the extent of the damage and calls for urgent recovery to avoid a prolonged crisis. Without urgent intervention: 📌 Poverty will deepen 📌 Economic recovery will be delayed 📌 State…

.@UNDP_Lebanon and @UNESCWA's 🆕 report on the Socioeconomic Impacts of the 2024 War on Lebanon reveals the scale of damage and the urgent need for recovery. It can’t wait. Recovery must start now. Read more: go.undp.org/wwM

In Asia and the Pacific, the market is meeting its development match. Countries are aligning capital with people and planet, showing that the SDG financing gap is a challenge of alignment—not availability. How? Read here: go.undp.org/wJZ

📊 The numbers speak for themselves. Swipe through key figures showing the devastating impact of the 2024 war on 🇱🇧's lives, agriculture, the economy & essential services. Learn what must happen now to set Lebanon on the path to recovery in our latest report with @UNESCWA. 📄👇

As of Thursday, the world has already used up more resources than can be renewed this year. Each and every one of us can #ActNow to ensure sustainable consumption & production to protect our planet. un.org/actnow #EarthOverShootDay

I welcome that the @CIJ_ICJ has just made it very clear: all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system. This is victory for planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people leading the way. icj-cij.org/sites/default/…

Today is #EarthOvershootDay. As of Thursday, we have already used up more resources than can be renewed in 2025. This is a wakeup call. We must #ActNow for a better future for people and planet.

⚡Breaking news ⚡ Historic decision from International Court of Justice says countries are legally bound to protect the global climate system. “This is a victory for our planet” - @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres More info: news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Every crisis happens when risks are left unattended. Investing in development is our best defense against growing risks in the world, and the smart choice for crisis prevention and recovery. More on @UNDPCrisis’s new Development At Risk report: go.undp.org/wUW

Amid soaring summer temperatures, West Bank communities face a growing water crisis. Watch how UNDP, with funding from the the Netherlands 🇳🇱 is supporting PWA respond with urgent solutions to improve access to water. @authority_water

From hidden to heard, discover threats to human security in the image below. The first step towards a future of peace and prosperity is identifying them. Together, we must act now for a better future for all. Learn more: go.undp.org/UtW

Over 24,000 people across #Sudan continue to receive HIV and TB treatment, and over 67,000 people have been tested since the beginning of 2024. Learn how @UNDP_Sudan collaborated with @GlobalFund & @FMOH_SUDAN to continue care in a time of crisis go.undp.org/wUi

The #CircularEconomy is more than an environmental fix - it’s a smarter, more resilient strategy for sustainable development. @UNDP's @marcosathias dives into why transitioning to a circular economy is a future we cannot afford to delay. 🔗 go.undp.org/UmN #GlobalGoals