Actor of Game of Thrones fame and Goodwill Ambassador @nikolajcw talks about a new @UNDP initiative – The Weather Kids – designed to drive climate change engagement on behalf of the next generation. Visit https://t.co/W5j9U9DcbF to make the pledge and see the 2050 forecast.
❝ Individual accountability must be ensured. But collective punishment cannot be the answer.❞
The EU Commissioner Janez Lenarčič urges continued funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) despite allegations linking 12 staff members to a Hamas attack on Israel.
What a surprise! 64% of US adults think #disinformation and #FakeNews” are most widespread on social media, according to a September 2023 survey from @UNESCO and @Ipsos@IntelInsider
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The working group members of the #DPI Safeguards initiative are driving impact!
They are bringing together diverse voices to develop a safeguards framework to guide #SafeDPI design and implementation around the world.
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From a digital governance perspective, @bluesky's expansion is more than just an increase in user base; it represents an opportunity to redefine norms and expectations around online interactions.
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The environmental impact of foods (CO₂e emissions per kilogram of the final product):
🥩 Beef (beef herd): 99.48 kg
🍫 Dark Chocolate: 46.65 kg
🐑 Lamb & Mutton: 39.72 kg
🥩 Beef (dairy herd): 33.30 kg
☕️ Coffee: 28.53 kg
🍤 Prawns (farmed): 26.87 kg
🧀 Cheese: 23.88 kg
🐟 Fish (farmed): 13.63 kg
🐖 Pork: 12.31 kg
🍗 Poultry: 9.87 kg
🥚 Eggs: 4.67 kg
🍚 Rice: 4.45 kg
🥜 Peanuts: 3.23 kg
🍬 Cane Sugar: 3.20 kg
🧈 Tofu: 3.16 kg
🥛 Milk: 3.15 kg
🥣 Oatmeal: 2.48 kg
🍅 Tomatoes: 2.09 kg
🍷 Wine: 1.79 kg
🌽 Maize: 1.70 kg
🌾 Wheat & Rye: 1.57 kg
🍇 Berries & Grapes: 1.53 kg
🍌 Bananas: 0.86 kg
🥔 Potatoes: 0.46 kg
🍎 Apples: 0.43 kg
🌰 Nuts: 0.43 kg
🥕 Root Vegetables: 0.43 kg
🍊 Citrus Fruit: 0.39 kg
This data shows how different food items contribute to this environmental impact, the above list ranks foods based on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, using data from Poore and Nemecek and Our World in Data.
Did you know? In Iceland, grocery stores are also closed on Sundays, but there's a unique twist! To satisfy those last-minute cravings, gas stations in Iceland are allowed to sell a limited selection of food items on Sundays, including bread, milk, and pre-packaged sandwiches. So, if you find yourself in Iceland on a Sunday needing a quick bite, head to the nearest gas station!
Timbuktoo is unlocking Africa’s innovation:
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Now more than ever, investing in multilateralism and development cooperation is needed.
Strong partnerships are key to addressing the root causes of crises, building sustainable paths forward and protecting hard-won development gains. https://t.co/In4bwOieOn
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I entered to win a chance to travel across South Africa on an adventure with @TourRadar and Cape Xtreme. Enter now! #AdventureBeginsHere https://t.co/stJLrXX4oi
I am proud to be part of the team launching the @AlgoFoundation Blockchain Academy with @UNDP. Empowering 22,000+ staff in 170 countries with #blockchain knowledge is a game-changer for sustainable development. Excited for the impact & opportunities ahead! #InnovationForImpact
🚨 Breaking news from #AlgoImpactSummit 🚨
The @UNDP partners with the Algorand Foundation to launch the Algorand Blockchain Academy.
The academy will be made available to over 22,000 United Nations staff in 170+ countries.
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Today is #GivingTuesday, and #women in northern Ethiopia have lost the means to support their families and need your help to rebuild their businesses after the conflict. @UNDPEthiopia Learn more and #donateNow
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At #Code2023, @yoyoel, Twitter's former Head of Trust and Safety, joined @karaswisher on stage, sharing insights on the challenges he faced, including threats
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