Great to visit one of the UN Development🇨🇳–Global Environment Facility (GEF) project sites in Chongqing, part of a 5-province initiative w/ National Forest & Grasslands Administration, using nature-based solutions to drive #biodiversity, #forest & ecosystem restoration🌳. Vital for livelihoods & #ClimateAction.

I was honoured today to lead UN procurement teams of UNICEF, UNDP & UNOPS at the "UN Agencies Procurement Information Exchange" at the Canton Fair, & to sign an MoU with Canton Fair, which will enhance our engagement in quality, essential supplies for children around the world.

Hospitals are central to modern society. Yet, they contribute 4.6% of global emissions, exacerbating the very public health risks they are trying to treat. 👀how UN Development🇨🇳& partners have supported Huashan Hospital in Shanghai to cut 2,500 tons of CO2

I want to convey my deep appreciation to Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, for her support of UN Development's Human Development Report launched today. Through our strong 🌍partnership, we are helping the world make choices with AI to ensure its benefits are for all of humanity.

As 🇨🇳 cont. to make progress in #HumanDevelopment, accelerating investment in #green, #ecofriendly & #inclusive pathways, while responsibly leveraging AI is crucial for just, #lowcarbon transformation. Learn more➡️go.undp.org/UiC #HDR2025 report➡️go.undp.org/UiF

On #EuropeDay, I want to thank the #EU 🇪🇺 for your commitment to multilateralism and your support of UN Development. For more than 20 years, UN Development & the EU have been improving people’s lives and promoting local solutions for sustainable development. undp.org/european-union

Migratory birds are essential for the ecosystem as they control pests & aid pollination!🐦🌱🐛 This #MigratoryBirdsDay, UN Development🇨🇳 w/partners spotlights the Flyway Conservation Network Project, supporting the protection of 10 waterbird species. Learn more ➡️go.undp.org/UTc

Much enjoyed my fireside chat w/ students at China Foreign Affairs University’s Career Development Program. Very inspired by the engaging conversation & to see these young ppl looking for ways to drive positive change & advance #sustainabledevelopment in their future careers!

Honored to meet with Mr. Wang Shiting, Executive VP of China Diplomatic Academy of China Foreign Affairs University to discuss partnership opportunities on talent development and reinforcing #youth empowerment incl thru intiatives such as UN Development🇨🇳's Movers Programme.

Thank you to the Group of African States Permanent Representatives of #UNDPEB for a productive discussion. Together, we focused on advancing development in the region leveraging digital & green transitions and delivering integrated solutions for a #sustainable future.

Big thanks to our ambassadors & reps of countries on our exec. board for insights & support to UN Development. We 👀 forward to our continued cooperation in 🇨🇳 for next 5yrs. China's commitments & investments into #SDGs & environmental agendas are critical for their achievement by 2030.

Great to join roundtable this week w/ Sec of Intl Affairs of 🇧🇷 MinFinance, Tatiana Rosito, at AIIB on #climatefinance ahead of COP30 Brasil to discuss Baku-Belém Roadmap. UN Development stands ready to work w/ partners towards $1.3trln target by 2035 to keep 1.5C goal alive.

It was a privilege to host distinguished senior leaders at the UN 🇺🇳 office in China 🇨🇳. Under Secretary-General Mr. Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet to the UN 🇺🇳 Secretary General, Ambassador Fu Cong, the Permanent Representative of China 🇨🇳 to the United Nations 🇺🇳, & Under

Forests are the foundation for biodiversity & climate defense, but they need our help. On #BiodiversityDay🌳🌸, learn how UN Development🇨🇳 & partners are supporting #reforestation in Wuxi County, where 9,774 hectares of land have been successfully restored! ➡️ go.undp.org/UgZ

"From the air we breathe to the food we eat, our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world, and by extension, all other living things which, like us, depend on it for survival." On #BiodiversityDay, read UN Development🇨🇳 RR Beate Trankmann's new Op-Ed in China Daily

Fully immersed in nature this #BiodiversityDay in Yichun, where I observed its beautiful forests& joined the official celebration w/ Min of Env. Healthy ecosystems are🔑 allies in advancing #SDGs & combatting climate change! Investing in them is critical➡️ go.undp.org/Ugp

Financing is the bridge that turns ambition to action for a #SustainableFuture. Happy to launch UN Development🇨🇳's Ocean& Island Climate & Sustainable Developt Innovation Lab to pioneer integrated finance solutions for green economy. 🙏to #Baoting for partnership➡️ go.undp.org/UQX

.UN Development & partners launched the UNDP China Ocean & Island Climate & Sustainable Development Innovation Lab, which will serve as a platform for incubating & scaling innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by #climatechange in marine & island ecosystems. Learn

Hydrogen plays a 🔑 role in #decarbonization! Learn how UN Development🇨🇳 & partners have been working for 2+ decades to drive the #green transition in China’s transport sector through the adoption of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) 🚗🚌for a #sustainable future➡️shorturl.at/79fS9

AI is about choices. Choices that drive human development. Here's the story of a potential take-off in Mongolia. Matilda Dimovska & Philip Schellekens highlight 5 best practices for Mongolia on this path: ✅Digital infrastructure ✅Reliable energy ✅Education & skills ✅Planning for job