Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳

@UNDP Administrator & @UN Under-Secretary-General 🇺🇳 | Former Prime Minister of Belgium 🇧🇪 | Former Minister of Finance and Development

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Climate and nature action is as much a development priority as it is an environmental one.

Driving growth, improving energy security and strengthening resilience.

We must act faster and more boldly.
For people and for the planet.

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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The past eleven years have been the hottest on record.

Every fraction of a degree brings greater harm – especially to the most vulnerable.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, warning signals are everywhere.

This is the moment to act for our environment & for our future.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

War in the Middle East is sending economic shockwaves across the world.

Important exchange today with Asia-Pacific Ambassadors to the @UN on what that means for the region.

From remittances at risk to rising costs and growing pressure on livelihoods.

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Honoured to meet HE Minister of Justice @adelnasar_

At this key moment for Lebanon, justice, human rights & resilient institutions are central to recovery.

@UNDP is committed to supporting national efforts restoring development, reform & rule of law.

Hostilities must stop now.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

My first time at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as @UNDP Administrator.

It was a pleasure to exchange with Member States on how to strengthen the UN’s delivery on the ground and become a leaner, more effective system.

#UN80

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

People don’t talk about the rule of law every day.

But they experience its presence - or its absence - constantly.

Opening the 2026 Meeting for Rule of Law & Human Rights, the message was clear:

When institutions function, rights are protected and development becomes possible.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Thank you, Cindy, for a remarkable period of service at @WFP.

Your leadership has brought dignity and hope to people facing crisis and displacement. Without food security, there can be no lasting recovery or development.

Wishing you all the very best for the future.

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

Thank you, Cindy, for leading @WFP with care and commitment.

Your work helped make sure people had food in times of crisis and supported families forced to leave their homes.

This work matters deeply to @UNmigration and to our shared goal of helping people live with dignity.

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Partnerships grounded in trust, like that between @UNDP and Iceland, make multilateral action possible.

My sincere thanks to @MFAIceland, @IcelandDevCoop and Minister for Foreign Affairs @thorgkatrin for their leadership and shared commitment to sustainable development.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

What does innovation with purpose really mean?

In Seoul, I met inspiring young leaders from @UNDP & @SamsungMobile’s #Generation17 initiative and asked what tech future they want to build?

Their answers are a powerful reminder that young people are already leading the change.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

One of the most remarkable development journeys in modern history.

The Republic of Korea is today an essential partner in delivering real results for people around the world.

My reflections from Seoul 🇰🇷

@UNDP @undpspc @MOFAkr_eng @ROK_Mission

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

From climate to education to inclusion, young people are already building solutions in their communities.

Left very inspired by my time with the @SamsungMobile's #Generation17 young leaders today.

The future of development is in good hands.

@ZJunjunia @theefejohnson

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Just joined Dr. Jiyoon Kim on her “Knowledge Play” podcast.

Really enjoyed the chance to dive deeper into why multilateralism matters more than ever.

Thank you for the excellent conversation.

Looking forward to sharing more soon.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Today marks a key step toward lasting solutions for displaced people and host communities.

In Tokyo, with @BarhamSalih, we signed the new @UNDP – UNHCR Joint Collaboration Framework.

We will strengthen livelihoods, systems and support beyond crisis.

https://t.co/WwekRiP7SQ

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When crisis hits, recovery cannot wait.

Through #REVIVE, the Republic of Korea is helping communities rebuild infrastructure, services and livelihoods.

Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Hyun Cho to discuss how to strengthen early recovery support in crisis settings.

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Honoured to meet H.E. Prime Minister Min-seok Kim of the Republic of Korea.

Truly grateful for Korea’s steadfast support to @UNDP.

We discussed the new Global AI Hub, leadership on multilateral cooperation, & how to strengthen our future partnership.

@PrimeMinisterKR

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

A vital step forward in 🇰🇷

The Republic of Korea, @UNDP, and UN partners have committed to advancing a Global AI Hub.

Together, we will help ensure AI serves people and addresses global challenges.

This is a common endeavor.
Progress depends on working together.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

In vibrant Seoul 🇰🇷🇺🇳

From development success story to global partner.

The Republic of Korea has shown what is possible when vision, investment and institutions come together.

Here to deepen our partnership on AI, resilience, and development that delivers for people.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

If nature breaks down, so do we.

@UNDP is committed to changing how the world values nature - from the ground up.

Let's choose a smarter path.

My statement on #BiodiversityDay 👇

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Dialogue matters. 
So does investing in the next generation.

Honoured to speak at the University of Tokyo on multilateralism and international cooperation.

Thank you to President Teruo Fujii for the invitation, and to the students and partners for the engaging exchange.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Fruitful discussion with Japan's State Minister of Finance, Mr. Shinichi Nakatani.

Amid growing instability, we reaffirmed the importance of development cooperation as a key to peace, economic security and resilience.

Looking forward to continued collaboration on TICAD & beyond