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We just launched the world’s largest standalone public opinion survey on #ClimateChange. Covering 77 countries and representing 87% of the world’s population, the #PeoplesClimateVote 2024 explores a world of views on the climate crisis. People were asked how they are being affected by the impacts of climate change, and what actions they want their leaders to take. The survey found that an overwhelming 8️⃣0️⃣% of people around the world want their country to take stronger #ClimateAction. With critical climate thresholds dangerously close, the people have asked for stronger commitments from their government, including a quick transition away from fossil fuels, international collaboration on climate and many other key climate policies. Check out the results below to see what climate action people want to see from their country and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e9xWsBkP

The next 2 years are one of the best chances we have to limit temperature rise to below 1.5°C. We can do it - but we must act quickly. UNDP Climate's Cassie Flynn explains how in this 🆕 video explainer and learn more at: https://go.undp.org/Zyv

📅 Save the date 📅 Join us at the 2024 United Nations High-level Political Forum from 8 - 17 July focusing on the theme ‘Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions.' This year's #HLPF will review: ▪️ SDG1 on ending poverty ▪️ SDG2 on zero hunger ▪️ SDG13 on climate action ▪️ SDG16 on peace, justice and strong institutions ▪️ SDG17 on partnerships for the Goals Our engagement at the HLPF will centre on the need to revitalize multilateralism to address collective global challenges, the power of development cooperation and the need to invest in ambitious integrated development solutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 📍 Find out more and join us: https://go.undp.org/4oY

For decades, #Afghanistan was the world's leading illicit opium producer, accounting for 70% of global output. Fast forward to 2022, when a ban by the Afghan de facto authorities slashed poppy cultivation by more than 92%. However, the solving of one problem can be the genesis of another. The opium economy ran deep within the nation’s fabric, creating a cycle of instability and underdevelopment that saw annual revenue from the poppy economy plummet, from $1.3 billion in 2022 to $110 million in 2023. Behind these figures are local farmers – by some estimates nearly 600,000 of them – who have been plunged into poverty from the loss of one of Afghanistan’s few sustained sources of income. Given the opium trade's cross-sectoral influence on the Afghan economy, a decline in production affects other industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and services. What can be done? Replacing the massive poppy industry is no small feat and requires substantial investment in alternative livelihoods and drought-resistant agriculture. With approximately $90 million in funding from the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, we are incentivizing thousands of former poppy cultivators to switch to high-value horticultural crops. While promising, long-term success hinges on continued international support and alternative private sector opportunities. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific's Kanni Wignaraja and UNDP Afghanistan's Stephen Rodriques explain more: https://lnkd.in/euBvyViX

How is #ClimateChange shaping global opinions and actions? Our new explainer on the #PeoplesClimateVote, the world’s largest climate survey, breaks down the data from 77 countries. See the trends and what they mean for our future - and for global #ClimateAction. Find out more: https://go.undp.org/4kk

“Some of our greatest risks lie if we don't solve problems - inequality, poverty, but also transition to clean energy, addressing gender equity. I mean, these are things that will tear us apart and will destroy the foundations for life. So we have to find a way to come together and work on this.” In this week's episode of the United Nations' Awake At Night podcast with Melissa Fleming, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner reflects on humanity's thorniest challenges, his hopes for a fairer, cleaner future, and the vital lessons he learned in rural Pakistan. Learn more and listen now: https://bit.ly/3W6aUYv

In a world marked by crises and polarization, women and girls bear the brunt. Accelerating #GenderEquality is crucial for humanity's future. And we are committed to this mission, as shown by progress made halfway through the implementation of our Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025. In 2023, with our partners, we: • Supported voter registration for 135 million women in 29 countries • Provided essential services to 92 million women • Assisted 77 countries in implementing gender and climate commitments We will continue pushing boundaries, guided by our strategy, to foster transformative change and advocate for gender equality. Read more in our 2023 Gender Equality Strategy Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eRRysu5X

Plastic surrounds us. It's in our water, food, air and beyond. Addressing plastic pollution at every stage of production is key to preserve our planet 🌎, our only home. This #PlasticFreeJuly and every day, join us to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Love is love! 🏳️🌈 As #PrideMonth comes to a close, let us continue to work for an inclusive world and #StandUp4HumanRights for everyone, everywhere. #Pride2024

What we share online can have consequences in the real world. Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech threaten global peace and security and progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. This #SocialMediaDay and every day, let's take a moment to pause and verify information before sharing.