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UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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🐚 #SIDS countries provide us with culture, innovations, natural resources and Indigenous knowledge that play a critical role in the health of our shared society. 🌴 Learn why the #SIDS4 Conference is a key opportunity for #SmallIslands and the world:
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@UNDESA
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People in small island developing States are at the forefront of the climate crisis. UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres is calling for increased funding support for #SmallIslands in fighting climate change. Time to act is NOW. ➡️ #SIDS4
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@UNDESA
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Insect populations are declining globally, and this phenomenon is mirrored by a decrease in populations of birds that depend on insects for their survival.🐜🐛🐦 Learn how to #ProtectInsectsProtectBirds on #WMBD2024 :
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@UNOHRLLS
UN-OHRLLS
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#SmallIslands 🏝️ are home to more than 65m people who live across more than 1,000 islands. #SIDS4 happening this month in Antigua and Barbuda is about solving some of the most pressing challenges these communities face. Stay updated on preparations ⬇️
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@UNDESA
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Youth are at the forefront of innovation and change. 🧑‍🔬 Hear from young pioneers in science, technology and innovation at this year’s #STIForum2024 ! Tune in: #Tech4SDGs
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Forests give us clean air, water, food, medicine, energy and countless 🍃 products. Learn how they sustain our lives 🌍. Follow the UN Forum on Forests live on 📺 📖 | 💬 #UNForests
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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🚀🤖 Exciting News! Join us for #STIForum2024 side events to explore groundbreaking initiatives in digital transformation, youth innovation, AI and more! 🌟 Engage in the #Tech4SDGs conversations that inspire change:
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UN DESA
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Plants & animals are vital for our existence, from pollinating crops to providing medicines & economic opportunities. Yet, if we don't act, the dinosaurs will not be the only ones to disappear.🦕 Learn more about protecting life on land: #GlobalGoals
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UN DESA
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Happening now! 🧬💻⚗️ Catch the launch of the #STIForum2024 to see how science, technology and innovation align with social and environmental needs. 📺 Tune in: ➡️ Learn more:
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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DYK forests absorb 2 billion tonnes of CO2 every year? Learn how forests help us accelerate #ClimateAction ! Follow the UN Forum on Forests live on 📺 📖 | 💬 #UNForests
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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We must use #SIDS4 as a catalyst for these extraordinary island nations & their people to build a more resilient & sustainable future. A future that leaves no #SmallIslands behind. Read the #SDGs blog by UN DESA Head Li Junhua:
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@CaribbeanUN
United Nations Caribbean
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As a small island developing State (SIDS), #TrinidadandTobago is on the frontline of the climate emergency 🇹🇹 Ahead of May's #SIDS4 Conference🏝️ @UN_News_Centre interviewed 3 youth activists in the country calling for stronger action to combat the crisis.
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UN DESA
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How can progress on #SDG1 : No Poverty generate synergies across the #GlobalGoals ? Learn from our session with @UNCTAD and @WorldBank , including @NavidHanif_UN , Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development. ➡️ Catch experts ahead of #HLPF 2024:
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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🏝️Can you imagine a world without #SmallIslands ? As climate change and the ongoing debt crises are putting SIDS at risk, we must act together towards a resilient, prosperous & sustainable future. Ahead of #SIDS4 , join @CaribbeanUN & tell #SIDSStories ! ➡️
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As new technologies like #ArtificialIntelligence enter our world, ensuring no one is lost to the digital divide is imperative. Learn about inclusive ways we can #LeaveNoOneBehind as #AI becomes a part of our daily lives. ➡️Join experts at @‌UNECOSOC:
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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We need more 🌲🌳🌴 so that we can turn the tide on: 🔥 Climate change 🦋 Biodiversity loss 🕱 Pollution 🍎 Hunger Learn more about why healthy forests are critical for a healthy planet. 📺 | 📖 | 💬 #UNForests
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@UNECOSOC
UN ECOSOC President
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Don't miss @‌UNECOSOC's event on harnessing #AI for the #SDGs ! Join government leaders and experts to foster dialogue on unlocking #ArtificialIntelligence ’s potential for sustainable development. #GlobalGoals 👉  🗓️7 May 2024 🕒3 p.m. EDT
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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Only 3️⃣ days until the 9th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum) begins!🌟 Join us as we explore innovative solutions to reinforce the 2030 Agenda: #GlobalGoals #Tech4SDGs
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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DYK that 🌲🌳🌴 are worth 10x more than gold? It is estimated that they are worth up to $150 trillion. Learn more about why forests are important. 📖 💬 #UNForests
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@unpan
UNPAN
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Join @UNDESA , @IDLO and @ItalyUN_NY for the high-level conference on 6 May to review #SDG16 progress made & explore interlinkages with other #SDGs amid intersecting crises. ➡️Follow live: #SDG16Conference #GlobalGoals #RuleOfLaw #AccessToJustice
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@UNDESA
UN DESA
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How can Governments & stakeholders accelerate progress towards #SDG16 ? Follow the #SDG16Conference – Peace, justice & inclusive societies for sustainable development happening today. 🔗 📺 #GlobalGoals #RuleOfLaw #AccessToJustice
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