Usha Rao-Monari (@raomonari) 's Twitter Profile
Usha Rao-Monari

@raomonari

Former Under Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of United Nations Development Programme @UNDP. Proud mother of two incredible women.

ID: 1400558648531853315

calendar_today03-06-2021 21:03:18

3,3K Tweet

4,4K Followers

388 Following

World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is green hydrogen, and how can it help in a clean energy transition? Watch this short video to learn the case of Chile and its enormous renewable energy potential: wrld.bg/rKav50QJSQ8

What is green hydrogen, and how can it help in a clean energy transition? Watch this short video to learn the case of Chile and its enormous renewable energy potential: wrld.bg/rKav50QJSQ8
UN Environment Programme (@unep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Neglecting waste management has serious consequences for human health & the environment. Without prompt intervention, direct global costs of waste management could surpass $600 billion annually by 2050, according to report issued at #UNEA6. #GWMO2024: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Neglecting waste management has serious consequences for human health & the environment.

Without prompt intervention, direct global costs of waste management could surpass $600 billion annually by 2050, according to report issued at #UNEA6.

#GWMO2024: unep.org/news-and-stori…
UN Biodiversity (@unbiodiversity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks’ Climate Finance, an annual collaborative effort to publish Multilateral Development Banks’ (MDBs’) climate finance figures, with a clear explanation of the methodologies for tracking this finance as climate finance World Bank Climate

The Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks’ Climate Finance, an annual collaborative effort to publish Multilateral Development Banks’ (MDBs’) climate finance figures, with a clear explanation of the methodologies for tracking this finance as climate finance
<a href="/WBG_Climate/">World Bank Climate</a>
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Greener tech in construction & materials, climate-friendly capital markets can cut carbon footprint by 23% by 2035. IFC report highlights investment opportunities & provides recommendations for financing, standards, capacity building. wrld.bg/fqe050Qey66 #LivablePlanet

Greener tech in construction &amp; materials, climate-friendly capital markets can cut carbon footprint by 23% by 2035. 

<a href="/IFC_org/">IFC</a> report highlights investment opportunities &amp; provides recommendations for financing, standards, capacity building. wrld.bg/fqe050Qey66 #LivablePlanet
International Energy Agency (@iea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Advanced economies saw a record decline in their CO2 emissions in 2023 even as their GDP grew With low-emissions sources now providing over half of their electricity generation, advanced economies' emissions have fallen back to levels seen 50 years ago šŸ‘‰ iea.li/49zNMWl

Advanced economies saw a record decline in their CO2 emissions in 2023 even as their GDP grew

With low-emissions sources now providing over half of their electricity generation, advanced economies' emissions have fallen back to levels seen 50 years ago šŸ‘‰ iea.li/49zNMWl
Inger Andersen (@andersen_inger) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.UN Development’s new #HDR2024 report shows uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality & stoking political tensions globally. Ā  As António Guterres says, we need a clean environment to deliver a sustainable future for all: stories.undp.org/breaking-the-g…

.<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>’s new #HDR2024 report shows uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality &amp; stoking political tensions globally.
Ā 
As <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> says, we need a clean environment to deliver a sustainable future for all: stories.undp.org/breaking-the-g…
Food and Agriculture Organization (@fao) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Effective soil moisture management is essential for #PlantHealth. Overirrigation and insufficient water are two issues that can hinder plants' access to nutrients from the soil. #WaterAction #WorldWaterDay

Effective soil moisture management is essential for #PlantHealth.

Overirrigation and insufficient water are two issues that can hinder plants' access to nutrients from the soil.

#WaterAction #WorldWaterDay
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The @Worldbank Group is simplifying and improving our guarantee solutions. by consolidating processes and expanding accessibility, we will deliver an improved client experience. wrld.bg/PkGM50QQn4Q

The @Worldbank Group is simplifying and improving our guarantee solutions. by consolidating processes and expanding accessibility, we will deliver an improved client experience. wrld.bg/PkGM50QQn4Q
UN Biodiversity (@unbiodiversity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

By 2050, 90% of the world’s land is projected to be significantly altered šŸŒ Today, ~1 million plant & animal species face extinction threats.🌱🐘 Learn more about #nature & #biodiversity loss in the @ipbes #GlobalAssessment āž”ļøipbes.net/global-assessm…

By 2050, 90% of the world’s land is projected to be significantly altered
šŸŒ Today, ~1 million plant &amp; animal species face extinction threats.🌱🐘 
Learn more about #nature &amp; #biodiversity loss in the @ipbes #GlobalAssessment
āž”ļøipbes.net/global-assessm…
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#AI's potential is immense, but so are its challenges. Drawing on our climate journey, we can navigate these waters using just transition principles of as our guide. Read: wrld.bg/wrwK50R18LK #EquitableAI #InclusiveAI

#AI's potential is immense, but so are its challenges. Drawing on our climate journey, we can navigate these waters using just transition principles of as our guide. 

Read: wrld.bg/wrwK50R18LK #EquitableAI #InclusiveAI
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Water Is: šŸ’§a critical natural resource šŸ’§a global public good šŸ’§an essential service. But it has been chronically undervalued and poorly managed for decades. How do we close the investment gap and #ScaleUpFinance4Water? REPORT: wrld.bg/mt2s50RFPkg

Water Is: 
šŸ’§a critical natural resource 
šŸ’§a global public good 
šŸ’§an essential service.  

But it has been chronically undervalued and poorly managed for decades. 

How do we close the investment gap and #ScaleUpFinance4Water? 

REPORT: wrld.bg/mt2s50RFPkg
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

šŸŽ™ļøOn this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast, we explore how to grow economies while protecting our forests. Join the journey from Nepal to Costa Rica with Cristian Samper from Bezos Earth Fund, Florita Jimenez Martinez & Valerie Hickey. wrld.bg/a3j050ROIE7 #ForNature

UN Environment Programme (@unep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Land sustains life on Earth, but with 2 billion hectares being degraded, 3 billion people are impacted. Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, see 7 ways to restore these vital landscapes and combat desertification and drought: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Land sustains life on Earth, but with 2 billion hectares being degraded, 3 billion people are impacted.

Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, see 7 ways to restore these vital landscapes and combat desertification and drought: unep.org/news-and-stori…
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[REPORT] #CarbonMarkets can play a critical role in global decarbonization efforts, and channeling much-needed climate finance towards climate action in developing countries. Learn about the state of play of International #CarbonMarkets in 2023: wrld.bg/r2MM50RK58G #COP28

[REPORT] #CarbonMarkets can play a critical role in global decarbonization efforts, and channeling much-needed climate finance towards climate action in developing countries. 

Learn about the state of play of International #CarbonMarkets in 2023: wrld.bg/r2MM50RK58G #COP28
UN Development (@undp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recycling isn't just about separating trash; it's also about transforming waste into opportunities. Hear from Indigenous & Climate Advocate Ferdison Valmond, & join us at the #SIDS4 conference to pave the way forward for a more sustainable future for all: go.undp.org/ZkV

World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Despite challenges, Sub-Saharan Africa anticipates 3.4% growth in 2024, a testament to its resilience. To effectively tackle poverty, prioritizing inclusive growth policies that reduce inequality is essential. Read more: wrld.bg/G0Yn50RFPbA #AfricasPulse

Despite challenges, Sub-Saharan Africa anticipates 3.4% growth in 2024, a testament to its resilience. 

To effectively tackle poverty, prioritizing inclusive growth policies that reduce inequality is essential. Read more: wrld.bg/G0Yn50RFPbA #AfricasPulse
UN Environment Programme (@unep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is possible to protect, repair, and manage ecosystems while addressing economic challenges at the same time. For #WorldEnvironmentDay, @AntonioGuterres outlines the benefits of #GenerationRestoration: linkedin.com/pulse/we-gener…

It is possible to protect, repair, and manage ecosystems while addressing economic challenges at the same time.

For #WorldEnvironmentDay, @AntonioGuterres outlines the benefits of #GenerationRestoration: linkedin.com/pulse/we-gener…
World Bank (@worldbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How best to compare the relative cost of food, health & education around the world? #Data from the International Comparison Program captures the cost of living around the world in 2021 using new purchasing power parities: wrld.bg/8JIi50S4uom #ICPPPP

How best to compare the relative cost of food, health &amp; education around the world?

#Data from the International Comparison Program captures the cost of living around the world in 2021 using new purchasing power parities: wrld.bg/8JIi50S4uom #ICPPPP
UN Development (@undp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When water becomes scarce, systems shatter affecting sustainable development, biodiversity & ppl’s access to water & sanitation. Ahead of #DesertificationandDroughtDay, see how we support communities to manage water resources through our #FundingWindows: go.undp.org/ZVq

When water becomes scarce, systems shatter affecting sustainable development, biodiversity &amp; ppl’s access to water &amp; sanitation.

Ahead of #DesertificationandDroughtDay, see how we support communities to manage water resources through our #FundingWindows: go.undp.org/ZVq