UN Sustainable Development Group

Over 25K women from 185 countries contributed to the #WeTheWomen survey. From women's rights to climate change, results how that a large number of women are aware of the serious challenges they face in today's world. But they are not pessimistic about the future. They clearly identify pathways for leadership to meet these obstacles going forward and point the way for a greater role for women in global and
local leadership. 👉Check out the full results report here: https://bit.ly/4bZejxg

May 2024 was the hottest May in history, marking 12 straight months of hottest months ever. Our planet is telling us something, but we don't seem to be listening. It’s time to mobilise, act and deliver. It's #ClimateAction crunch time.

With unified action and our support, millions of people improved their lives in 2023. Find out how in our latest Annual Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/eNQTZDe #FutureSmartUNDP #UNDPEB

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sabine Machl of Austria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan, with the host Government’s approval. Ms. Machl brings more than 25 years of experience in #internationallaw, development, conflict prevention and #genderequality to this position. She worked until recently as the UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia. Prior to that, she was the UN Women Representative in Indonesia and Liaison to ASEAN and headed UN Women in Palestine and Kyrgyzstan. Before joining the United Nations, she held senior positions with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in The Hague, Bishkek, Vienna and Tallinn. Ms. Machl also worked for the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and briefly at the European Parliament. Ms. Machl holds two master's degrees in law and languages as well as a PhD in Law from the University of Vienna. To learn more about UN coordination and our teams around the world, visit un-dco.org

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Matilde Mordt of Sweden as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Serbia, with the host Government’s approval. Ms. Mordt brings more than 30 years of experience and technical knowledge on the 2030 Agenda and the #GlobalGoals, environment and #climatechange, #governance issues, #socialpolicy, and disaster risk reduction.  Previously she served as UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Ecuador; as team leader for the sustainable development group at UNDP´s regional Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama; and in different capacities with UNDP in Nicaragua, Paraguay, Argentina and at headquarters in New York, as well as for UN agencies, cooperation agencies and IFIs. She has conducted research, published, and lectured on international politics of sustainable development, resilience and climate change, amongst others. Ms. Mordt holds a PhD in Human and Economic Geography with specialization on livelihoods and sustainability, a master’s degree in international economics and business administration, and a bachelor in social studies from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. To learn more about UN coordination and our teams around the world, visit un-dco.org

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Springett of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with the host Government’s approval. He leads the United Nations Sub-regional Team in 10 countries and territories. Mr. Springett of the United States brings 30 years of international experience in #humanitarian, development, and #peacebuilding operations. Previously he served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Moldova; and as the United Nations Resident Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for both Mauritius and the Seychelles. Before joining the United Nations, he was Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director for Response Operations at the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom/Palladium. Prior to this, he worked in senior management posts with international NGO Oxfam, and served as director and trustee in a number of international organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from The College of Wooster (USA) and a Master of Science in development practice (humanitarian protection) from Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom). To learn more about UN coordination and our teams around the world, visit un-dco.org

Everyone has the right to live freely & with dignity. Today, I honour the #LGBTIQ+ rights defenders who've courageously advanced equality & justice for so many. This is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through human rights advocacy. May #PrideMonth give us inspiration for the broader struggle for freedom.

We can't sleepwalk into a dystopian future where the power of AI is controlled by a few people - or worse, by opaque algorithms beyond human understanding. We need rules. Safety. Universal guardrails. How we act now will define our era.

In support of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) that is being held in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024, I have shared some thoughts on the establishment and rationale of the new UN Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific covering the five Micronesian countries of Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Kiribati upon my appointment by the UN Secretary-General on 1 October 2021. A remote region with numerous small islands comprising of small populations that are the stewards of a vast expanse of ocean and earth stretching more than 7,000 km from Palau to Kiritimati Island. An Office that was created following years of lobby and advocacy by Micronesian leaders.

🏝️ Small Island Developing States bear a heavy burden, with natural disasters costing them 20% of their GDP. Ahead of #SIDS4, Learn how our joint United Nations programmes strengthen resilience in #SIDS through transformative policy changes & strategic investments: https://lnkd.in/dT6Xn426