Ashna Kumar

Communications Associate @undp_pacific | Former Multimedia Journalist @sun_fiji | Writer | Photojournalist | Foodie | Fijian | Retweets are not endorsements

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A blog by @TuyaLive & @nickcongly highlight how community‑led reef protection in Fiji to reef‑positive enterprises in PNG, nature‑based solutions are delivering real climate resilience across the Pacific thanks to @GlobalFundCoral & @JointSDGFund.

Link: https://t.co/hbycKeH2l5

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Did you know 0 deaths have been recorded in Vanuatu from malaria, even with ongoing cases? Since 2012, 0 deaths reflect early diagnosis, effective treatment, & strong partnerships across communities, government, @WHO & support from @GlobalFund.
Read more: https://t.co/VG7HUnsL7J

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💧Our new ACWA case study shows how locally led design is delivering safer water & long‑term resilience across the atolls in RMI. This vital work is made possible thanks to support from @dfat, @EUPasifika & @theGCF.
Read more 🔗 https://t.co/mQqRZlP6gd

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What will the Pacific bring to the world stage in this rare Tri #COP year? As 2026 emerges as a defining year for our planet, the Pacific is stepping into a leadership moment. Our latest blog dives into why this year matters more than ever.
Read more here🔗https://t.co/RpVkUMLXWM

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On the back of World TB Day, Kaio’s story reminds us that courage & support can turn fear into recovery. His journey together with his son shows power of getting tested & care, with support from Tuvalu's Ministry of Health, UNDP & @GlobalFund.
Read more🔗 https://t.co/Be8PUN52TT

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Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park is restoring reefs, reviving fish stock, & empowering youth to protect their home. This initiative was supported under Fiji Ridge to Reef project through Government of Fiji & UNDP with support from @theGEF.

Read more: https://t.co/goVFpU5HdG

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Why should the High Seas Treaty matter to the Pacific? Because we depend on healthy, well-governed ocean for food, livelihoods, culture & climate resilience. In this blog, we explore the significance & what it could mean for generations to come.
Read more: https://t.co/EILlhqqDwE

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Continuing our commitment to stand with families & communities, our team once again supported Prison Fellowship Fiji's Angel Tree initiative, by contributing gifts for children, helping ensure they feel remembered & supported, in the spirit of dignity, compassion, & inclusion.

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The @UNDP_Pacific is delighted to welcome Susan Brown, Asst. Administrator & Director of the Bureau for External Relations & Advocacy, to Fiji.

Susan will meet govt leaders, engage with key partners & visit UNDP-supported initiatives driving sustainable development across 🇫🇯.

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We’re proud to share continued progress on the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 1A. Construction is 93% complete. This work is part of a broader commitment to building a resilient future for Tuvalu. This project is supported by @dfat 🇦🇺, @MFATNZ 🇳🇿 & Gov of Tuvalu 🇹🇻.

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6️⃣0️⃣ years of partnership and pioneering solutions for people and planet. UNDP, at the forefront of tackling humanity’s most complex challenges.

#UNDP60

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📢Calling Fiji’s 🇫🇯 changemakers! Join a 2-week peacebuilding bootcamp in Suva. Youth, elders & leaders unite for dialogue, mediation & inclusive development. Apply by 1 September!
Register here: https://t.co/2j2qKmw9TF

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Alongside the Government of Tuvalu 🇹🇻, @ADB_Pacific and development partners, UNDP has convened a roundtable discussion in Suva on coastal adaptation and development priorities for Tuvalu.

More here 🔗https://t.co/aHXS3hnrQv

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On #InternationalYouthDay, we launch the first story in our Youth Visions for 2050 video series, amplifying bold perspectives from young leaders shaping our shared future. Meet Naomi Lewakita from United Blind Persons of Fiji who shares her hopes & priorities for 2025.
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3 pico hydro stations. 700 homes. 3,700 lives transformed. Our latest story shows how with support from @JapanGov, Vanuatu 🇻🇺 is proving that small islands can lead big change.

Read more 🔗https://t.co/nF97eSYxrl

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UNDP is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified consulting firms/institutions/candidates to support development of National Biodiversity Finance Plans across Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Palau, Nauru, FSM, RMI, & Kiribati.
Submit via: https://t.co/Vkni4kzUtR

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Last night's historic advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice follows six years of unwavering commitment by Pacific youth to safeguard our land and ocean.

What does this mean for the region's next generation? Here's a quick reaction 👇

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Vanuatu’s Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology and Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management has launched a national Loss and Damage Policy, marking a historic milestone in global climate action.
Read more: https://t.co/KZuKFVNv12

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Vava’u is leading Tonga’s 🇹🇴 bold step toward a sustainable future🌊
From lush ridges of Mt Talau to vibrant coral reefs of Vaipua, Vava’u is more than just a breathtaking island – it’s a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/SyrQwJ2Znp

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30 officers from @fijipolice are in Nadi for a 2-day #HumanRights and strengthening police-community relations in Fiji 🇫🇯. This crucial training is hosted by @OHCHR_Pacific @UNDP_Pacific & @unwomenpacific in partnership with @UNinFiji