UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development

As a platform for knowledge and policy, the @UNDP Global Centre, Singapore is identifying and driving inclusive digital solutions for development.

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Find us at the World Cities Summit 2026, where we'll explore the policy, digital and systems enablers for circular urban transitions!

🗓 16 June 2026
🕒 09:00-10:30
📍 Suntec Singapore

Select UNDP's session when registering for complimentary admission: https://t.co/QJ7xSCgaoo

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Excited to have Adeline Sham with us at #WCS2026!

Drawing from her experience at @Temasek Foundation, she will be sharing how philanthropic capital can be leveraged to support innovations towards adoption, commercialisation & delivery of impact at scale: https://t.co/QJ7xSCgaoo

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Digital scams are a fast-growing development challenge, costing up to $1 trillion a year and accelerating with #AI.

@UNDP and partners explored whole-of-society approaches to counter them.

Read our latest brief: https://t.co/XbVUAfTsNv

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

In 🇸🇬 for the World Cities Summit on 16 June?

Join @UNDPasiapac at 11am to learn about gender-responsive urban futures from an all-female lineup of city leaders!

Explore how inclusive leadership can turn into improvements in safety, mobility, and access: https://t.co/krWcSv1zUZ

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Earthopia is happening this weekend!

Earlier, we connected with young changemakers as part of the sustainability festival's Innovation Open Call.

From bioplastics to ways of turning “ugly” produce into something valuable, and gamifying exercises for seniors, hear about their💡

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Adopting a systems approach to clean air is increasingly brought to the forefront of discussions around air quality.

From #BAQ2026 to the roundtable we co-hosted with NTU-CCEH, it is clear that data, innovation, and policy needs to be connected. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog!

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

At #ATxSG 2026! Highlights include:

☑️ Convening 20+ officials for ‘AI on the International Stage’, with outputs shaping the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance in July

☑️ Partnering @AISingapore for Project ATLAS, a new open global catalog for underrepresented languages!

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Accelerating Southeast Asia’s energy transition depends not only on national policies and tech. Forging partnerships, aligning on sustainable finance frameworks and pioneering blended finance solutions are equally crucial.

Explore examples from 🇸🇬 : https://t.co/10KLodjBLA

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Launched at @STIForum2026, @UNDP's new Building Digital Foundations in SIDS 2.0 brief outlines how small island states build trusted, resilient digital foundations to scale public services, strengthen resilience & enable responsible #AI.

Read the brief: https://t.co/tGvvuA1mDd

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

How can #SIDS move beyond connectivity towards digital ecosystems that can deliver practical “digital utility” for all citizens?

Alongside @SingaporeUN, we're hosting a session on SIDS2.0 at the STI Forum #Tech4SDGs

📍Watch it live or on-demand @UNWebTV: https://t.co/QY3u4U3daR

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Last week @UNDP joined the 1st annual AI Scam Summit by @getsafetykit. With scams affecting nearly half of people and costing up to $1 trillion yearly, stronger responses are urgent.

See our recent issue brief to learn more on countering digital scams: https://t.co/9O8kjsnNTE

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

Circular economy solutions are gaining traction in national climate plans (NDCs).

84% of new national climate plans (NDCs) highlight circular economy approaches (compared to 28% in the second-generation NDCs).

Get more stats in our explainer: https://t.co/LJyoZUEwBs

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🚨4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR THE UN 2.0 AWARDS!
The 1st-ever UN 2.0 Awards will recognize outstanding UN teams & initiatives using data, digital, foresight, & behavioural innovation to solve real-world challenges & deliver impact.
▶︎ Apply by 30 April: https://t.co/gR0HftvG3m

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

🟰 30 climate numbers.
🟰 30 climate facts.

Behind every climate statistic are real people, real lives, real futures.

Every number tells a story.

👉 On #EarthDay, explore 30 facts about the climate crisis here: https://t.co/KuZBoOFsQF

@UNDP | #ClimateAction

[UNDP Thailand @UNDPThailand]

#WorldInnovationDay Innovation lives in how we think, listen, and act—for a competitive, resilient Thailand. @THPolicyLab

⚖️Justice Systems
🥗Food systems
📈SMEs

Combining human-centred design, systems thinking, and AI for solutions for all.
https://t.co/RF8AyHn78B

[UN Volunteers @UNVolunteers]

Are you one of the #HeroesOfTomorrow?

Fearless, persistent and often unseen, they are taking action in every country to build a more sustainable, just and peaceful future.

If this sounds like you, apply to #SDGAwards by 17 May 2026.

🔗https://t.co/HLm2hNajkK

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Here's an inspiring fact - 96% of Asia-Pacific #youth lead on climate governance when given access to the right information, training and community representation!

Listening to 1,000+ youth from 35 countries the message is clear at this Forum #ECOSOCYouth 2026 that's happening now - young leaders are translating local priorities into policy change and real action, when supported w the tools to do so.

Here's a quick capture👇https://t.co/5ztyQ5D3xc

Thx to @UNDPasiapac partners @UNESCAP @SwedenUN @YECAP_AP @UNICEF @ClimateParl @UN_Women @YouthCoLab @UNDP4Youth @UNYouthAffairs

[Francine Pickup @f_pickup]

Digitalization is redefining how healthcare is delivered, accessed, and experienced across the globe.

Here’s how @UNDP works with countries & partners to advance the digital revolution in health care, helping people live healthier lives.

https://t.co/5USfuil4pY

#WorldHealthDay

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDP_innovation]

What does inclusive AI look like in practice? @UNDP and @intel are ensuring no one is left behind, building AI skills across communities, universities, and governments in Lesotho and Liberia.

Read the story: https://t.co/e0usB5Mrmk

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

What is a carbon tax - and how does it work❓

A carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions to encourage cleaner choices.

But design matters: it can affect energy, transport & everyday costs, so how revenues are used and impacts are managed is key.

Watch our video explainer 📺