
Tim Lardner
@tim_lardner
UNOPS Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia. Husband to @LenaEske, Father, Runner. Tweets represent my personal views. RTs do not imply endorsement.
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http://www.unops.org 14-05-2009 15:41:32
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At #GPDRR2025 today, UNOPS Tim Lardner highlighted our commitment to building long-term resilience for future generations. He emphasized a risk-informed approach to infrastructure, showcasing how we leverage innovative tech for rapid risk analysis in #Gaza, #Syria & #Ukraine.



Excited to see the launch of our new regional project, #BlueingTheBlackSea, with World Bank Europe and Central Asia and Global Environment Facility (GEF). Bringing together key stakeholders from Türkiye, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, we will work to find and implement innovative solutions to curb marine pollution.


#EU4Culture is an amazing project in Albania, renovating cultural heritage sites after the 2019 earthquake. Yesterday, Commissioner Glenn Micallef joined colleagues on the ground to inaugurate the restored Kinostudio and strengthened Film Archive. More: eu4culture.al


"#Norway’s commitment to Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund is rooted in our belief in women’s participation in peace & reconciliation processes," said Lena Eskeland, praising the Fund for "providing the tools to make localization a reality & align their multilateral efforts with real needs on the ground."



🤝New agreement: UNOPS to work with Ministarstvo prosvjete, nauke i inovacija to assess school infrastructure in 🇲🇪Montenegro and prepare key investment projects. We are investing into the future: making sure young generations have the skills to build a better world. EU in Montenegro 🇪🇺 UN Montenegro UNOPS Serbia

🤝An inspiring meeting of UNOPS Deputy Executive Director Kirstine Damkjaer with our partners 🇪🇺EU u Srbiji 🇳🇴 Ambassador Kristin Melsom and 🇨🇭@SwissEmbassy_blg confirmed the value of our long standing partnership and dedication to support #Serbia with practical solutions for development.



🤝 DED Damkjaer reaffirmed UNOPS strong partnership with Влада на Република Северна Македонија & Arben Fetai Deputy PM for #GoodGovernance in advancing 🇲🇰 anti-corruption reforms. Thankful to 🇸🇪 Sweden & 🇨🇭 Switzerland for continued support to advancing North Macedonia’s #EUintegration journey.


📈Productive exchange between UNOPS Deputy Executive Director Kirstine Damkjaer and Министерство за финансии на СРМ/MF të RNM Minister of Finance Gordana Dimitrieska Kocoska focused on our strong commitment to supporting 🇲🇰 North Macedonia’s reform agenda and advancing sustainable development goals. #SDGs 🇺🇳


🏫 During visit to Kumanovo, UNOPS DED Damkjaer & UN North Macedonia 🇺🇳 RC witnessed impact of 🇪🇺 EU funded #EU4CleanAir project - cleaner heating in school buildings! In partnership with 🇲🇰 Municipality we are reducing emissions of pollutants from heating in public buildings by up to 90%🌍


