Biodiversity supports every part of human life, from food production & medicines to jobs, recreation & a livable climate. People cannot thrive on a planet that is in crisis. This is why we need to act now, for our present & our future: go.undp.org/qs5 #COP17Armenia

“My hope is that the spirit of volunteerism at #COP17Armenia will inspire people around the world to take action for nature.” For @Ivana_Zivkovic_, #IVY2026 is a call to recognise the power of volunteerism and inspire action for sustainable development far beyond 2026.

THE HEROES OF TOMORROW | UN SDG ACTION AWARDS 🌍✨ The @SDGaction event in partnership w/@ItalyMFA_int returns to #Rome 🇮🇹 celebrating those who are transforming the present to build a fair, sustainable and peaceful future. 📅 October 29, 6:00 PM 📺 Live on @RaiPlay & @UNWebTV

@UNDPBiH knows that wetlands are indispensable for healthy economies, preservation of heritage, history, and harmony. With #COP17Armenia underway, we celebrate people #TakingActionForNature and promoting solutions #ForPeopleForPlanet: undp-nature.exposure.co/natu…

Developing the justice sector starts w/ investing in the next generation of legal talent. 9 women lawyers graduated from the Huqooq-Tech Legal Incubator are building expertise in digital law, cybercrime & digital evidence w/ support from @UNDPPalestinian. go.undp.org/xBJ

In 2022 ~200 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework setting 23 ambitious targets for 2030 including to protect & effectively manage at least 30% of marine & coastal areas. #COP17Armenia will review progress & the way forward. go.undp.org/GWz

At 18, Mohamed is rebuilding his livelihood in Bosaso through UNDP-supported boat repair training. One of 3M+ displaced people in Somalia rebuilding their lives. With support from @NLinSomalia @NorwayInSomalia @SwissDevCoop through Somalia Joint Fund (SJF) #Saameynta 👉 go.undp.org/NVg

Innovation isn't just about new technology. It's also about connecting knowledge, communities, policy and investment to build climate-resilient food systems. Discover how UNDP and @‌FAO are putting this into practice: go.undp.org/xGa

Following the removal of 400,000 m³ of solid waste from #Gaza City’s historic Firas Market, @UNDP, with 🇰🇷 support, has levelled the site using recycled rubble and replaced contaminated soil to reduce environmental and health risks. This marks another step towards enabling merchants and small businesses to resume activity. Yet Gaza’s challenges remain immense, and much more is needed to restore livelihoods, services and local economic activity.

In an interconnected world, climate shocks and conflicts quickly spill across borders. 🌐 Thank you @FCDOGovUK for renewing your vital partnership with UNDP. Together we are reducing global risks and strengthening security 🤝 go.undp.org/xBw #PartnersAtCore

UNDP is rolling out its early recovery programming in #Yemen.   As displacement continues to increase, UNDP is moving now to protect livelihoods, restore essential local systems and enable locally led recovery.    go.undp.org/xBG

📣 2️⃣ days to go! From Yemen to Mali, Iraq, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Cameroon, Guatemala, and Zambia: meet the 9 Finalists of the 2026 #HeroesOfTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards. 📅 29 October 🕕 6pm CET Learn more and register to join @SDGAction: sdgactionawards.org/

The UN #SDGAwards Ceremony will spotlight #HeroesOfTomorrow taking bold action to build a sustainable, just and peaceful future. ✍️ Register to watch the Ceremony live from 🇮🇹 Rome on 🗓️ 29 October as we recognize this year's Winners: 🔗 sdgactionawards.org/

🌲 “I want future generations to see this beauty.” Meet Aigul, an ecologist helping protect Kazakhstan’s Kokshetau National Park 🇰🇿. This #COP17Armenia, her work reminds us what’s at stake: the nature we pass on to future generations. 🔗 go.undp.org/x8S

RT @alexanderdecroo: First up in our new ‘Ask @UNDP Anything’ series… "How do we create new and better jobs?" My answer 👇 t.co/Dj…

Protecting nature is key for our shared prosperity & future. At #COP17Armenia, the Govt of Germany announced a €15M contribution to halt biodiversity loss through the International Climate Initiative to support the joint work of UNDP, @UNCDF & @UNESCO. go.undp.org/xXd

Can generations of wisdom carried by women protect our climate? Discover how Indigenous Maasai women in Kenya are using beading to preserve cultural heritage while restoring ecosystems and protecting forests. go.undp.org/pW6 #COP17Armenia

Nearly 1.2 billion people across 108 countries live in acute #MultidimensionalPoverty, facing overlapping deprivations in health, education and standard of living. More on our 2026 global Multidimensional Poverty Index from @HDRUNDP and @ophi_oxford: go.undp.org/xTN

"The Ocean is an interconnected part of the global economic system," @cassie_flynn @UNDP Planet. Today at #COP17Armenia with leaders accelerating ocean action, UK announced $10M+ for Global Fund for Coral Reefs, expected to help mobilize $50M+ more. globalfundcoralreefs.org

What defines Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince is its extraordinary ability to keep moving forward. Beyond the headlines and beyond the crises, there's a city that keeps looking towards the future sustained by the resilience of its people. go.undp.org/x8g #UrbanOctober

Protecting wildlife starts with understanding its needs. 🐻 On Serbia’s Mount Jadovnik 🇷🇸, water points, feeding stations and video monitoring support local conservation. For #COP17Armenia, a look at biodiversity action on the ground. go.undp.org/xnF