Shamiso Ruzvidzo

AwardWinning • Strategic Engagement Specialist @UNDP • Author • @ObamaFoundation '2019 Fellow • views are my own

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

🇳🇬 Parametric flood insurance policy goes live in Lagos State, delivered by @followlasg, @UNDPNigeria, @BMZ, Insurance Development Forum and @ISF_Solutions:

🟢 4 million people protected

🟢 US$7.5M secured in rapid financing post floods

https://t.co/mwij8EHFW6

[Hon Minister Torerayi Moyo @TorerayiMoyo]

Today, I inaugurate the National Libraries and Documentation Service (NLDS) Council, a body entrusted with the strategic responsibility of modernising Zimbabwe’s libraries and information services.

This Council has been tasked with driving digital transformation and technological innovation, ensuring that our national library system evolves into a modern hub of knowledge, research, and inclusive access. Its work is central to advancing Vision 2030, our national covenant to build a prosperous, upper-middle-income Zimbabwe.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Agnes Chikonzo, University Librarian at the University of Zimbabwe, as the Chairperson of the NLDS Council. Her distinguished leadership in academic librarianship and digital information management will guide this transformation.

Together, the Council will strengthen professionalism, expand equitable access to information, and mobilise partnerships that position Zimbabwe’s libraries as engines of innovation, learning, and national productivity. I look forward to working closely with the Council to ensure that the light of knowledge reaches every classroom, every community, and every citizen of our motherland.

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

NEWS 📰 @UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo has been appointed Co-Chair of the Insurance Development Forum Steering Committee, reinforcing the role of development leadership to guide the Forum into its second decade.

🔗 https://t.co/BvGfhUixSr

@eiyahen @marcosathias @tombeloe

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

🌍 Lessons from a decade of the Insurance Development Forum

@AchimSteiner reflects on how the IDF has delivered country #financialresilience solutions through initiatives like the Tripartite Agreement with @UNDP @BMZ_Bund and @ISF_Solutions

👉 Read more https://t.co/MksIZWiLOT

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

🌿 Davos takeaway: Partnerships matter, but not all deliver. Nature-positive outcomes need co-ownership, not coordination. #Davos #Partnerships Read more https://t.co/pTWPcB7rqL

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

Happy New Year!!!

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

2025 was a turning point for how the world thinks about financing development.

As the year closes, Tom Beloe, Director of @UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, reflects on what shifted at #FFD4 in Sevilla — and what needs to happen next.

🎥 Watch his end-of-year message 👇

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

🌱🎥 @UNDP's @ShamisoRuze highlights the story of farmer Philomène Ndour and explains how the insurance innovation programme is driving global impact through local innovation

Explore stories from people at the heart of inclusive insurance solutions

➡️ https://t.co/KWn6bIqpxK

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

I am deeply passionate about nature and people! Through innovation challenges and new partnerships, @UNDP is pioneering insurance solutions that protect ecosystems & help communities adapt to climate risks. More here: https://t.co/QSw7EMPb7W @UNDP_SDGFinance
#FinancialResilience

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

Nature absorbs 60% of the world’s carbon emissions & supports food & global supply chains, yet it continues to face severe risks from climate change. Insurance plays a crucial role in de-risking investments which encourages private investment for sustainability efforts #UNDP

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

🤝 Partnerships drive climate action. At the #AFLC, we are looking forward to building strong partnerships that empower communities to withstand increasingly frequent shocks and strengthen their ability to bounce back 🌍 #UNDP
#Insurance #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

[المنتدى العربي للأرض والمناخ @arcforg]

Stay Tuned

The Arab Forum for Land and Climate is coming soon from Sharm El-Sheikh, exploring development pathways that balance land and water, while strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change.

#AFLC
#Life_Below_Water

[UN Development @UNDP]

Disasters can undo decades of progress overnight.

But disaster preparedness builds hope.

When we prepare and reduce vulnerabilities, we protect.

When we invest in resilience, we secure tomorrow.

https://t.co/LUZPo68X6g

#DRRday

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

Say hello to @UNDPplanet 🌎
No sustainable development is possible without a healthy planet.
Welcome to @UNDP’s new home for all things environment and development #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #NatureForLife #SustainableDevelopment

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

At #LCAW @UNDP’s Risk & Finance Facility, GARI Group and Pollination brought together 40+ leaders at a @Zurich-hosted roundtable on de-risking climate adaptation investment. I reflect on the discussion in my latest blog 🔗 below! #COP30 #Innovation #SustainableInvestment #PPP

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

Unlocking scalable #ClimateResilience ahead of #COP30 means more than funding—it requires trust, alignment & shared innovation.
At #LCAW, UNDP, GARI Group, Pollination & @Zurich highlighted that bridging insurers & investors is a strategic imperative.
🔗https://t.co/2LeoajIILi

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

💡 Insurance is in the #FfD4 Seville Commitment! @UNDP’s Insurance & Risk Finance Facility is hosting side events on: ✅ Inclusive insurance
✅ Climate resilience ✅ Risk-informed dev finance. Join us: https://t.co/GRtsyttlsv #RiskFinance #ClimateResilience #DevelopmentFinance

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

📢 Happening now UNDP, Zurich Insurance & Gari derisking Investment in Climate Adaptation & Resilience roundtable #LCAW. In the lead up to #BelémCOP30 leaders from gov’t, finance & insurance coming together to unlock climate adaptation finance & build resilience
#ClimateFinance

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

Women of influence coming together to connect, reflect & drive change.
Last night’s #TableForChange dinner during #LCAW was a powerful pause for deep conversations, collaboration & shared purpose across climate, finance, law & more #WomenInClimate #ClimateJustice #SystemsChange

[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

In London this wk for #LCAW & work at the intersection of climate, dvlp finance, risk finance & insurance - let’s connect! At @UNDP IRFF we’re exploring how tools like climate risk insurance, sovereign risk finance & nature solutions can deliver meaningful impact #ClimateFinance

[London Climate Action Week @london_climate]

For the latest information on #LCAW2025 make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and our new Instagram page!

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[Shamiso Ruzvidzo @ShamisoRuze]

🌿 This innovative insurance solution showcases how public-private collaboration can unlock finance for nature. It supports countries in implementing their National Biodiversity Strategies under the Convention on Biodiversity #NatureFinance #BiodiversityDay #InsuranceForNature

[UNDP Sustainable Finance @UNDP_SDGFinance]

🐆 World’s first jaguar-protection insurance launched🚀 on #BiodiversityDay by @UNDP @gobmisiones @RUSDeportes

Compensating livestock producers for losses & protecting endangered jaguars in Argentina 🇦🇷

@PNUDArgentina @PNUDLAC @UNDPbiofin @BMZ_Bund @AgroMnes @AvesArgentinas