"The renewable energy revolution is our moment of opportunity to: build the energy system of the 21st century meet the world's surging electricity demand sustainably use trade, investment & finance to supercharge a just energy transition. Let’s seize it." António Guterres

Foreign direct investment in developing economies dropped to $435B in 2023—the lowest since 2005. A 3-part strategy is key: attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), boost its benefits, and strengthen global cooperation. Learn more: wrld.bg/gVii50WrZuJ

Tackling plastic pollution means transforming the entire plastic life cycle — from production to waste management. Starting next week, countries meet at United Nations Geneva to negotiate a global treaty to #BeatPlasticPollution & create a sustainable future. 📸: Sculpture by Von Wong

🌍 Disasters aren’t natural – risk is driven by our choices. 🏘️ Where we live. 💰 How we invest. 🌿 How we protect nature. UNDRR works with countries & cities to reduce disaster risk & save lives. 🌐A safer future is possible. Discover how ➡️ ow.ly/XkHg50WwxNU

The 📢 United Nations is taking action for #DecentWork & Inclusive #SocialProtection in the 🇵🇭! Through reg'l consultations in Clark, Cebu & GenSan, gov’t, workers & employers came together to shape the Global Accelerator Roadmap for #JustTransitions Read more⬇ tinyurl.com/6uayst7m

🪴Nature-based solutions can reduce vulnerability to natural hazards & improve resilience. 🇺🇳 UN Environment Programme is calling for a BIG NATURE TURNAROUND: greater public & private investment in protecting nature – so nature can protect us. 👉 ow.ly/3mbZ50UWkFo #NatureBasedSolutions

Countries are negotiating a global #PlasticsTreaty to help #BeatPlasticPollution. We need a fair deal that tackles the full life-cycle of plastics, reflects the CIJ_ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change & supports a shift away from fossil fuels.

🇵🇭 Across Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao, stakeholders are shaping a roadmap for decent work! With Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 support, UN Philippines, @ILO, UN Development & UNICEF led regional consultations for 🇵🇭’s #GlobalAccelerator on Jobs & #SocialProtection. Learn more: jointsdgfund.org/article/un-mob…

Ready to co-design the future of agrifood systems? 🌱 Join the Science & Innovation Forum 2025 and be part of the transformation. 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/xkWsRK8 #SIF2025 #AgInnovation #LeaveNoOneBehind FAO Chief Scientist World Food Forum

From urgent relief to a long-term, community-led roadmap for progress The Resilient Livelihoods Dev't Project supported by FinEmbAustralia, FAO Philippines, UNFPA Philippines & the Bangsamoro Government is scaling up to build a more resilient, inclusive #BARMM. More ⤵ tinyurl.com/vuxcuctf

.UNFPA's Cash & Voucher Assistance puts resources directly in the hands of women, girls & the most vulnerable-like Aisha, who gained access to health care, rebuilt her livelihood & reclaimed her future. With FAO Philippines &🇦🇺support,#CVA is saving lives, one family at a time

Illicit trade is not merely about counterfeit goods and loss revenue — it drives illicit financial flows that fuel transnational organized crime (TOC). Interesting talk at this Financial Times Live event about what UN Office on Drugs & Crime does to prevent & combat TOC and how private sector can contribute

[1/2] Philippines to Host Largest Regional Conference on International Humanitarian Law The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and with the support of the Inter-Agency Committee

.United Nations 🇵🇭 Chief Arnaud Peral & UN Security Sec. Adviser Rakhi Sinha paid a courtesy call to #PNPChief Gen. Torre. They discussed peace & security, #JointCrisisResponse, & United Nations-#PNP partnerships. The RC also honored the sacrifices of 🇵🇭armed services & hailed PNP’s UN peacekeeping role.

During a meeting with #PNP Chief Gen. Torre, United Nations 🇵🇭Chief Arnaud Peral highlighted strong partnerships with the PNP & United Nations agencies—citing UN Office on Drugs & Crime's support in strengthening PNP’s fight against #CyberCrime and in developing #OrganizedCrime strategies.

#PNPChief Gen.Torre reaffirms PH's commitment to #SafetyForAll. United Nations PH Chief Arnaud Peral also commended a live simulation of a #JointCrisisResponse triggered by a mock call from UN Security. The United Nations also reflected a shared commitment to #WomenEmpowerment in #PeaceAndSecurity roles.

Also during the meeting with PNP Chief Gen. Torre, United Nations 🇵🇭Chief Arnaud Peral emphasized stronger ties after the Human Rights Joint Program, citing gains in police accountability, data systems, and #HumanRights-based approach to policing.

Plastic production hit 436M metric tons in 2023, worth over $1.1T — 5% of global trade. Yet 75% of all plastics ever made are now waste, much in oceans and ecosystems. As countries meet in Geneva for #INC5, explore UN Trade and Development’s new Global Trade Update: ow.ly/G8WW50WBqul

Thank you Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳 for the commitment and contribution to the Special Purpose Trust Fund for the United Nations 🇺🇳 Resident Coordinator system in 2025, lifting the work of UN teams to support countries and advance the #GlobalGoals🌎. ⏩ unsdg.un.org/SPTF

Every child has a right to good health. To achieve good health, timely and accurate vaccination data is essential to ensure that all children are fully immunized and protected from diseases 💉