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✅ It’s official: The #CRVS Decade is extended to 2030! #AsiaPacific governments reached a landmark decision to ensure all births are registered &all deaths recorded by 2030, bringing universal, inclusive & resilient CRVS systems closer to reality. 📰 bit.ly/CRVS-PR

🌡️ Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue - it’s reshaping economies. From lost productivity to rising health costs, the impacts run deep. Let’s build a resilient, greener future🌍💚 📲 Read more: buff.ly/83Ga5DU #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment

How can cities in #AsiaPacific grow while cutting climate risks? 🌏🏙️ With urban populations set to rise by 1.2 billion by 2050, new solutions are needed. A new #UrbanAct policy brief explores potential solutions. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/8LubDF0

🌏 A decade of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) has driven real progress toward the #SDGs across the #AsiaPacific, from aligning national plans to amplifying more voices. As 2030 nears, the time to act is now 📊📣 🔗 Read the blog: buff.ly/6YzGLYQ #HLPF2025

The Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership at #HLPF2025 emphasized the importance of social protection as a cornerstone for just transitions in a conversation organized by @indonesiaunny @UNESCAP @ADB_HQ & @UNDPasiapac. As economies advance, these shifts must serve people, prosperity, and…

🌏 What does progress on the #SDGs look like in action? @UNESCAP’s Twinning Programme links #AsiaPacific countries preparing their #VNRs for #HLPF2025—driving South-South Cooperation through study tours, peer learning & advocacy. 17 countries & counting. 🤝

How is #AsiaPacific progressing on #SDG17? 🌏 Global challenges need global solutions. 🤝 From tackling debt to closing data gaps, @UNESCAP highlights why strong partnerships are key to sustainable development. 🔗 buff.ly/HYeQ4u9 #HLPF2025

How is #AsiaPacific progressing on #SDG14? 🌊 Oceans sustain life — but they’re in crisis. Marine pollution, weak data & underfunding stall progress. @UNESCAP urges urgent action — from sustainable fisheries to coastal resilience. 🔗 buff.ly/oZnzeq6 #HLPF2025

Next in our #HLPF2025 spotlight: #SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth 🛠️ From labour rights to empowering women & MSMEs, #AsiaPacific is pushing for a fair, green recovery — but challenges remain. 🔗 buff.ly/CCBHkt0

📍In Suva, #Fiji, local leadership is turning global goals into local action 🏙️ From climate action to inclusive transport and gender equality, this is what SDG localization looks like on the ground. 💪🌱 📲 buff.ly/9fStvNc #SustainableCities #LocalizingSDGs

They’re not waiting for tomorrow. From protecting ecosystems to transforming our consumption habits, young people are changing the way we look at sustainability in action. Hear their voices in this inspiring episode of the #RegionOfSolutions podcast: buff.ly/FmpQGTx

How is #AsiaPacific advancing gender equality? 🟣 As part of #HLPF2025, @UNESCAP spotlights #SDG5: Gender Equality. Achieving equality means transforming how we lead, work & care. Women & girls must have equal rights & voices. 🔗 buff.ly/IkjHamM

"State of Transforming Care Systems in Asia-Pacific: Report of the 2024 Asia‑Pacific Care Forum" — is out now. Explore what’s needed to drive real change: 🔗 unwo.men/uwZv50WrGL4 #TransformCare

#Pakistan’s monsoon emergency deepens: Over 120 dead since late June as flash floods hit Punjab state and forecasts warn of more torrential rain. There are also fears of glacial outburst floods in vulnerable, remote areas news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

To leave no island behind, our monitoring & evaluation framework must be voluntary and based on existing systems. Crucially, implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS #ABAS must be fully resourced. Let’s make it happen! 🏝️

#AsiaPacific is home to 38 middle-income countries and 60% of the world’s population. At #HLPF, I emphasized that achieving the #SDGs means investing in people, advancing the green transition & expanding partnerships, including with emerging donors & private sector.

How is #AsiaPacific progressing on the #SDGs? 🌏 As part of #HLPF2025, @UNESCAP is spotlighting key SDGs under review—starting with #SDG3 on Good Health & Well-Being. From digital health to UHC, Member States are building stronger, fairer systems. 🔗 buff.ly/6bIipFZ

How can digital trade cut costs, boost transparency, and make global supply chains more inclusive and resilient? @UNESCAP Paperless Trade Week explored solutions for the Asia Pacific region. We’ve curated key takeaways from our #eTradeforall partners🔗mailchi.mp/unctad.org/etr…

On the margins of #HLPF, @UNESCAP ES showed strong leadership in convening the #SIDS Dialogue—building on last year’s exchange to review early #ABAS progress and chart next steps for Asia-Pacific. Moderated by @Thilmeeza RCNYO. #SIDS4 #AOSIS #PSIDS #PIF @UN_ECLAC @UN_ECA

💼 Business as usual won’t get us to 2030. But with investment, innovation, and courage, #AsiaPacific can close the $1.5 trillion #SDG gap and lead the way 🪙 Now is the time to invest in solutions that deliver real impact! 🔗 buff.ly/DWlYfbT #SustainableBusiness

🌍✨ #WorldEmojiDay Challenge! Think you know your #GlobalGoals? 🧠 Can you match each emoji to its corresponding Sustainable Development Goal (#SDG)? Drop your answers in the comments 👇 Let’s see who gets a perfect score! 💪