SDG 18

SDG 18 is the official UNDP account for Lao PDR's national Sustainable Development Goal #18 on 'Reducing the unexploded ordnance(UXO) obstacle to development'.

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Why is a child afraid to play? #UXO continues to threaten lives in Lao PDR. See what Layoud & his mother have faced. Full video premiere w/Eng subs #comingsoon #MineRiskAwareness.
#ProtectingLivesBuildingPeace @KoreanEmbLaos @nzinvietnam @irlembvietnam @MFA_Lu @CanadainLaos

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

Partnering with the Gvt of #Korea & #KOICA to equip Lao PDR🇱🇦 with essential material for accelerating #UXO clearance. #SDG18 “Lives free from UXO” @SDG2030 @UNDPLaoPDR

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

#HappeningNow @UNDPLaoPDR is honored to partner w/ @USAID in supporting Gov.🇱🇦#RoundTableImplementationMeeting to review achievements & priorities to meet our joint #development goals, w/ @UNinLaoPDR & the generous contributions of our partners.
#PartnershipForTheGoals

[Martine Therer @MTherer]

As we wrap up the #RTIM, Gov.🇱🇦and DPs need to continue joint efforts in accelerating the implementation of the 9th NSEDP and the #SDGs. @UNDPLaoPDR is ready to work alongside all stakeholders to help the people of #Laos to achieve their development priorities and ambitions.

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Thanks to Gov’t of the Republic of #Korea 🇰🇷, Lao 🇱🇦delegations attended #CCM #11MSP. The war ended over 50 years ago, but the #legaciesofthewar have not. With partners, @UNDPLaoPDR works to make lives safe from #UXO in #Laos.

Read 👉https://t.co/XzZC3CGX4V

#SDG18 @SDG18UXO

[Catherine Phuong @CatherinePhuong]

Congratulations to the 63 trainees who passed the #UXO clearance level 1 certificate, esp. the #women graduates ! V proud that @UNDPLaoPDR could facilitate this with #KOICA support #gender #mineaction #SDG18

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

62 trainees from the Humanitarian Demining Teams of the Lao People’s Army #Unit58 completed the training for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1 🎉

W/support of @KoreanEmbLaos, @UNDPLaoPDR will continue to spprt strengthening national capacity for #sustainable #Mineaction in 🇱🇦

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

🎉UXO/Mine action sector in Lao PDR celebrated the 13th anniversary of #CCM entering into force! Lao PDR is the 2nd signatory to CCM. @UNDPLaoPDR supports 🇱🇦 Lao government to achieve the Convention's goals!

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

🎬Deputy Resident Representative of @UNDPLaoPDR highlights how climate change can make UXO clearance more difficult ⚠️in interview with @CGTNOfficial

🙏Thanks to our donors, #climate resilient #UXO clearance continues in Lao PDR 🇱🇦
🎥Full documentary available November 2023!

[SDG 18 @SDG18UXO]

#Climatechange has impacts on #UXO actions. Learn more on how climate change can heighten the threats posed by UXO clearance from 👉https://t.co/IIxu0QEb1t

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

🎬Deputy Resident Representative of @UNDPLaoPDR highlights how climate change can make UXO clearance more difficult ⚠️in interview with @CGTNOfficial

🙏Thanks to our donors, #climate resilient #UXO clearance continues in Lao PDR 🇱🇦
🎥Full documentary available November 2023!

[SDG 18 @SDG18UXO]

Thank you, #RepublicofKorea 🇰🇷 for your support for #UXO #Mineaction sector in #Laos 🇱🇦! #SDG18, #LivessafefromUXO, is integral to accomplishing #sustainabledevelopment in Laos.

[Catherine Phuong @CatherinePhuong]

ROK & KOICA are now major #development partners in #Laos - including with @UNDPLaoPDR on #UXO & #GBV @SDG18UXO @KoreanEmbLaos @JPark8912

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

#HappeningNow: 2-day visit of Development Partners of the UXO/Mine Action Sectors Salavan Province. #Salavan is one of the most #UXO-contaminated provinces in #LaoPDR.

🤝@UNDPLaoPDR continues to cooperate w/ the Gov't of #LaoPDR to accomplish @SDG18UXO- Lives safe from UXO.

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Sector Working Group (SWG) meeting 👉 inclusive forum for discussing + exchanging views on implementation of #RTM recommendations➡️meeting on #UXO #Mine Action 2022 took place 🗓 16/9 in Vientiane👉 opp. for stakeholders ➡️share inputs & reflect implemented work during the year.

[UNDP Cambodia @UNDPCambodia]

.@KanniWignaraja, @UN ASG & @UNDPasiapac RD 🇺🇳 visited demining fields in Battambang w/ HE @Thuch_Ly #CMAC 🇰🇭, @AusEmbPP 🇦🇺, @MOFAkr_eng (#KOICA) 🇰🇷 & @ASEANMineAction. She was humbled by the great clearance work done saving lives & returning land to safe & productive use. #SDG18

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

10th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM is #happening frm 30 Aug- 2 Sep 2022➡️ #10MSPCCM 🇱🇦 delegations will deliver a statement on country’s status & operations 👉 accomplish #SDG18 Lives safe frm #UXO
🔎 #10MSP ➡️ https://t.co/v72vztpEin

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

With thanks to @VientianeTimes #today 🔎 we learned about what some of the public audiences have expressed about➡️ “What can be done to raise awareness of #UXO issues in Laos?”

Share your thoughts in the comments below or retweet to join the conversation!

[Ricarda Rieger @ricarda_rieger]

@UNDPLaoPDR & dev partners🤝Gov of Laos 👉cleared thousands of hectares of land contaminated by cluster munitions, provided support to countless UXO survivors + worked to reduce the threat to communities through #UXO risk education➡️ https://t.co/lxO7MnTmIP

#CCM #SDG18

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

Marking the 12th ann. of entry into force of #CCM, celebrated on Aug 1st, a press conference was held #today with Min of Labour & Social Welfare. With @UNDPLaoPDR new 5-years prog➡️aim to accelerate imp. of #CCM in Laos + relieving impacted communities from #UXO threat.

[UNDP Lao PDR @UNDPLaoPDR]

#NewZealand #Ireland have been long-term partners +generous supporters of #UXO sector in #Laos.
#Today Vehicles & Equipment worth USD 440,000 were handed over to UXO Lao- which will enable continued survey & clearance operations for years to come.

[Catherine Phuong @CatherinePhuong]

#Laos needs more time & support to address the UXO problem - @UNDPLaoPDR supported MOFA rep to attend the Conf of SP to the Convention on #ClusterMunitions @ISUCCM & submit request 4 extension 2 #clearance deadline #CCMIM22