UNECE

@UNECE

UNECE fosters sustainable development by translating the #GlobalGoals into norms and conventions that impact people’s lives every day.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined December 2009

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

.@UNECE has a strong mandate to develop standards & policies together w/ govts, businesses, experts & civil society, guiding progress across many fields, esp. #AutonomousVehicles, smart #energy transition & cross-border #Connectivity ⏩🇬🇷Amb. Ioannis Ghikas @GreeceInGeneva #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 25

🌎Read my full statement on the ICJ's historic Advisory Opinion on States’ Climate Change Obligations 👉unece.org/sites/default/…

MMichel Forst@ForstMichel · Jul 24

⚖️ 📣 Yesterday's ICJ ruling reminds us that environmental defenders are not extremists or criminals, but guardians of international law. They are the voices of future generations, reminding states of their legal obligations to protect the planet.

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 24

As the custodian of several🌍conventions & treaties, w/ strong impact for multiple industries, @UNECE plays a unique role in helping🇺🇳Member States to achieve social & economic wellbeing. #UN80 can unlock further benefits ~ @Tatiana_Molcean w/ Ambassadors of 🇩🇰🇫🇷🇳🇱🇸🇮 🇺🇸&🇺🇿 #HLPF

UNECE's tweet image. As the custodian of several🌍conventions &amp; treaties, w/ strong impact for multiple industries, @UNECE plays a unique role in helping🇺🇳Member States to achieve social &amp; economic wellbeing. #UN80 can unlock further benefits ~ @Tatiana_Molcean w/ Ambassadors of 🇩🇰🇫🇷🇳🇱🇸🇮 🇺🇸&amp;🇺🇿 #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

Social protection systems in the @UNECE region face demographic pressures, fiscal constraints & new labour dynamics. We need to invest in inclusive #education, training & re-skilling initiatives & targeted support for disadvantaged groups, esp. youth, women & older people #HLPF

UUNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

Investing in social #development underpins sustainable peace & resilient economies. @UNECE policy tools, esp. #PublicPrivatePartnerships, can help align public spending & private finance w/ inclusive objectives, empowering people & restoring social trust ~ @Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

UNECE's tweet image. Investing in social #development underpins sustainable peace &amp; resilient economies. @UNECE policy tools, esp. #PublicPrivatePartnerships, can help align public spending &amp; private finance w/ inclusive objectives, empowering people &amp; restoring social trust ~ @Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · 14 h

Documentation for international #trade can be complex. The @UNECE @UN/#CEFACT Single Window recommendation simplifies the process by guiding countries to establish a single point of contact for traders to submit import & export data & documents only once, saving time & money!

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 25

@UNECE #SmartCity Profiles support evidence-based policy-making, including the creation, review & implementation of urban development policies, projects & partnerships - demonstrating the diversity of efforts to implement #Agenda2030 at the local level. unece.org/housing/smart-…

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 25

Sound #airpollution emissions data is the 1st step in designing effective emission reduction policies. @UNECE is continuing to work with states including #Uzbekistan to improve emissions reporting and support towards ratification of the #AirConvention ➡️unece.org/media/news/403…

UNECE's tweet image. Sound #airpollution emissions data is the 1st step in designing effective emission reduction policies. @UNECE is continuing to work with states including #Uzbekistan to improve emissions reporting and support towards ratification of the #AirConvention

➡️unece.org/media/news/403…

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 24

🇺🇳@UNECE prioritizes continuous strengthening of partnership with #youth & inclusion of their voices & perspectives across its work, incl.👇 🔷#Education for #SustainableDevelopment 🔷#Energy & resource management 🔷#Population 🔷#RoadSafety 🔷#Statistics @Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

UNECE's tweet image. 🇺🇳@UNECE prioritizes continuous strengthening of partnership with #youth &amp; inclusion of their voices &amp; perspectives across its work, incl.👇

🔷#Education for #SustainableDevelopment
🔷#Energy &amp; resource management
🔷#Population
🔷#RoadSafety
🔷#Statistics

@Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 24

@UNECE welcomes the Voluntary National Reviews #VNRs of 🇧🇾🇧🇬🇨🇿🇫🇮🇩🇪🇮🇱🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇹at #HLPF. The process brings together national & local govts, civil society, youth, women, private sector, academia + expertise of🇺🇳Regional Commissions to take stock of #SDG progress & chart a way forward

UNECE's tweet image. @UNECE welcomes the Voluntary National Reviews #VNRs of 🇧🇾🇧🇬🇨🇿🇫🇮🇩🇪🇮🇱🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇹at #HLPF.
The process brings together national &amp; local govts, civil society, youth, women, private sector, academia + expertise of🇺🇳Regional Commissions to take stock of #SDG progress &amp; chart a way forward

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 23

Harmonized @UNECE #Vehicle regulations enable a huge economy of scale for the #automotive sector, which employs 50 million people worldwide & brings hundreds of billions of dollars in fiscal revenues. The use of these standards also results in lower prices for consumers.

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

The need for affordable & sustainable #housing is more urgent than ever. @UNECE supports national & local govts to design & implement inclusive, #energy-efficient & #climate-responsive #urban policies to transform housing into a pillar of social stability ~@Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

UNECE's tweet image. The need for affordable &amp; sustainable #housing is more urgent than ever. @UNECE supports national &amp; local govts to design &amp; implement inclusive, #energy-efficient &amp; #climate-responsive #urban policies to transform housing into a pillar of social stability ~@Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

🇺🇳To advance #SDGs & identify efficient & inclusive policy solutions, @UNECE engages key enablers & all relevant stakeholders⤵️ 🔶#Technology & #innovation 🔶Public & private #finance through #PPPs 🔶#Cities & local-level action 🔶Civil society & #youth @Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

UNECE's tweet image. 🇺🇳To advance #SDGs &amp; identify efficient &amp; inclusive policy solutions, @UNECE engages key enablers &amp; all relevant stakeholders⤵️

🔶#Technology &amp; #innovation
🔶Public &amp; private #finance through #PPPs
🔶#Cities &amp; local-level action
🔶Civil society &amp; #youth

@Tatiana_Molcean #HLPF

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RCNYO@UN_RCNYO · Jul 22

NOW #HLPF2025 The 5 #RegionalCommissions come together to spotlight regional priorities & solutions to accelerate #SDG progress Join us in this impactful dialogue! @UNECOSOC @ECA @UNESCAP @cepal_onu @UNECE @UNESCWA 📺tinyurl.com/ybzpu79u 📄tinyurl.com/5a4bdy4y

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 22

🏢 Housing stress affects over 1/3 of households in #Europe in the lower 40% of income distribution. #HousingAffordability will be a key focus of discussions at @UNECE #ForumofMayors 6-7 Oct. & @UNECEHLM Ministerial meeting 8-10 Oct. 👇 unece.org/info/events/un…

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UNRSF – UN Road Safety Fund@UN_RSF · Jul 21

📢 Today, 120+ stakeholders joined us for the webinar on Call for Proposals 2025. We reflected on lessons learned from past partners & outlined this year’s priorities: ➡️Motorcycle Safety and/or ➡️Road Crash Data. Find out more🔗: tinyurl.com/mrx969jn

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 21

1 in 4 people in Europe & N.America will be 65 or older by 2050. The only dedicated @UN permanent intergovt body, @UNECE Standing Working Group on Ageing supports countries to adapt to #population #ageing with policy guidance & tailored recommendations▶️ bit.ly/44Utaa6

UNECE's tweet image. 1 in 4 people in Europe &amp; N.America will be 65 or older by 2050.
The only dedicated @UN permanent intergovt body, @UNECE Standing Working Group on Ageing supports countries to adapt to #population #ageing with policy guidance &amp; tailored recommendations▶️ bit.ly/44Utaa6

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 20

Over 60 @UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews have provided recommendations to improve environmental management & #climateaction. States’ high implementation rates (67% by the time of the subsequent review) demonstrate the value placed on this guidance unece.org/environmental-…

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 19

From assessing gender-specific aspects of equitable access to water & sanitation, to promoting gender-responsive standards & training women working in the energy sector, @UNECE helps countries integrate #GenderEquality across all sectors as a catalyst for #SustainableDevelopment

UNECE's tweet image. From assessing gender-specific aspects of equitable access to water &amp; sanitation, to promoting gender-responsive standards &amp; training women working in the energy sector, @UNECE helps countries integrate #GenderEquality across all sectors as a catalyst for #SustainableDevelopment

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UNECE@UNECE · Jul 18

In how many languages can you read "danger," "flammable" or "toxic"? Thanks to the pictograms of @UNECOSOC-coordinated Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals (#GHS), you can use your daily cleaning or care products safely. unece.org/about-ghs

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