Max Lombardo

For global benefit, local individual and collective action is needed! Sharing news & views on global sustainable development. Programme Specialist @UNESCO

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

Proud to have been since July 2019 at the forefront of @UNESCO's work with and for the Small Island Developing States (#SIDS), now as Programme Specialist for SIDS at UNESCO's HQs. Contact me to support our work to help SIDS overcome their challenges! 💪🏻🙏🏻
https://t.co/LtOjrJhqwS

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Small Island Developing States, which cover 30% of the ocean, are on the frontlines of #ClimateChange.

Their knowledge and cultures are vital resources for resilience.

The 🌍 has to adopt a more harmonious coexistence with nature – like the SIDS!

https://t.co/QGvSWl9zwp

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Good news: The GEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund approved 22 grants for projects across 34 countries, totaling over $87M. The proposals prioritize #IFIs, #LDCs, and #SIDS, strengthening support for the most vulnerable nations. https://t.co/URrfbHT8oi #Biodiversity

[Global Center on Adaptation @GCAdaptation]

In SIDS, the transport sector absorbs the largest share of infrastructure damage from extreme weather events. These damages interrupt economic activity and prevent access to essential goods and services.

This blog draws on STA25 chapter “Transport” by Sean Michaels and Maria Cordeiro ( @WorldBank ); With thanks for leadership and guidance to Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee and Benedict L.J. Eijbergen (WB), and for review to Satoshi Ogita, Atsushi Iimi, Malaika Becoulet, and Nicholas James Callender (WB) — with thanks to them and our valued partners for their contribution to this important work.

👉 Learn how SIDS can not only re-build their transport sectors but integrate resilience: https://t.co/Zcah8nYOhI

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

Great achievement of @UNESCO's SIDS Section!

[Latvia in OECD and UNESCO / Latvija OECD un UNESCO @LatviaOECD]

An important step in our partnership! 🤝
Today, @UNESCO & TildeCom have signed a cooperation agreement on AI translation and language technology solutions for SIDS. We are proud of @TildeCom expertise and contribution to advance global collaboration! 👏

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

From SIDS4 to today: the SIDS Centre of Excellence is launched to drive data, technology and action for island resilience. A future built by #SIDS, for SIDS. 🌊💡

[Global Center on Adaptation @GCAdaptation]

While most SIDS experience water stress due to low supplies, others have enough supply but lack the infrastructure or capacity to manage it. These challenges are exacerbated by climate change-related impacts.

This blog draws on STA25 chapter “Water” by Farah Nibbs ( @UofMaryland ) — with thanks to them and our valued partners for their contribution to this important work.

👉 Find out which strategies SIDS can use to strengthen their water resilience: https://t.co/C2MIUg2uLZ

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

The 2026 #ITALYAOSISFellowship app deadline is December 5th!  Are you a SIDS professional, ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Want to learn more? Find out how this opportunity can change your life, from some of our stellar alumni.

https://t.co/BGCZFZCs1j

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

At #unescoGC, Mr. Khaled El-Enany took the oath of office and pledged to uphold the mandate of @UNESCO and to build an organization that is “for the people.”

His vision: education for all, ethical leadership in science & AI, safeguarding culture, protecting journalists and linguistic diversity.

Read more: https://t.co/7TQWoVMtoa

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

This is my Organization, @UNESCO.💙🤍

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

UNESCO’s mission is as urgent as ever: building peace through knowledge, dialogue and cooperation.

For 80 years, we have worked with countries to strengthen education, safeguard culture, advance scientific cooperation, and uphold freedom of expression — even in times of crisis.

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Today marks a defining moment for heritage protection.

On this day in 1972, the #WorldHeritage Convention was adopted, transforming how we recognize, protect and value heritage worldwide.

For over 53 years, it has helped safeguard humanity’s most remarkable sites.

Learn more: https://t.co/0hBQEI6T2D

[UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) @UNESCOWWAP]

🏔️ Mountains & glaciers: The water towers of our world🌍

#DYK?
Mountain regions cover 2⃣4⃣% of global land & are home to 1.1 billion people - a number that has nearly doubled since 1975!

🏡 From urban centers to remote highlands, the newly launched #WorldWaterReport2025 explores these regions' critical role for water, biodiversity & livelihoods.

Stay tuned! 🌿💧

🔗https://t.co/AhLoTb4P32

#MountainsMatter #WaterForAll #Glaciers #WorldWaterReport

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

NOW opening: Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy. Organized by @UNESCO, in the framework of the 2024-2033 International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD). Today and tomorrow (25-26 March 2025). More info and registration: https://t.co/pxeTRMDeLn

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

Wise advice for everyone, especially for the work superheroes, regardless of who and where they are, and what they do.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

"If you're working non-stop all the time you will burn out."

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance as a scientist? Hear 2009 chemistry laureate Venki Ramakrishnan share his best advice on how to achieve a good work-life balance.

#NobelPrize

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Learn more about the secret life of glaciers in this infographic.

How are glaciers formed? What types of glaciers are there? How do they move and why do they retreat? And how do they impact our water cycle?

#WorldWaterDay #WorldGlaciersDay

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

🏔❄️🏝 Why do glaciers matter to Small Island Developing States (SIDS)? Read my LinkedIn article to find out. ▶️💡📣
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#SIDS #glaciers #GlacierPreservation #UNESCO #WMO #ClimateAction #SIDSmatter
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https://t.co/0pnf3OZFB8

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

🏔❄️ Read my LinkedIn post about the 2025 @UN World Water Development Report, “Mountains and Glaciers: Water Towers”, launched by @UNESCOWWAP on 21 March 🌎💧
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#UNESCO #UNESCOWWAP #UNWATER #WWDR #WWDR2025 #Mountains #Glaciers #Water
. https://t.co/UvEjwnNaAB

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

🤔 Renewables for SIDS? Yes, they can! Ask @IRENA how 😉
#SIDS #Renewables #Energy #IRENA #SIDSmatter

[IRENA @IRENA]

💡Renewables hold substantial promise for SIDS. Beyond carbon emissions reductions, they are clean, cost-effective sources of energy that make energy systems more resilient. @IRENA report explores how renewables can boost resilience, cut costs, and create jobs—driving a just, sustainable transition. Dive deeper: https://t.co/ApkCQeRuz8

[IRENA @IRENA]

🆕This week, @IRENA experts joined energy stakeholders at the @SEforALLorg Global Forum to reiterate urgent action for:
✅Building climate resilience in SIDS
✅Addressing disparities in #EnergyTransition investments
✅Robust energy planning
✅Enhancing grid infrastructure
Read now: https://t.co/PogFRMcA0A

[Economist Enterprise events @EconomistEvents]

During his keynote interview at World #OceanSummit, Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner discussed how Small island developing states (SIDS) are at the forefront of climate change and play an important role in shaping global ocean policies. https://t.co/tUnWL5xwua

[Max Lombardo @4globalbenefit]

💡🏝 @IRENA shares more "big news" about Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and energy - the cleaner, the better! ⚡️
#SIDS #IRENA #Energy #SIDSmatter

[IRENA @IRENA]

Small, but resilient. 💪🌊
Despite contributing less than 1% of global emissions, Small Islands have scaled up their clean energy sources by 150% to combat #climatechange. https://t.co/YVGjnndbG3
In conversation with Arieta Gonelevu Rakai from @IRENA, we explore how SIDS are pioneering the global #EnergyTransition and what’s needed to accelerate progress.🎙️ Tune in and share with your network ⤵️

[FAOGeneva @FAOGeneva]

📢 Save the date!

Join @FAOGeneva, @FAOBrussels, @FAONewYork, @FAOSIDS & @FAOstatistics for the SIDS Solutions Dialogue Series on Enhancing timely access to quality data & statistics in SIDS, featuring perspectives from Members.

📅 1 April | Hybrid
ℹ️ https://t.co/8p1TH1elcy