UNDP-GEF SGP Ukraine

Official twitter account of the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme in Ukraine. We promote community actions for global impact!

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

We have an obligation to be good caretakers of our planet. Each of us must lead the way in promoting sustainable actions.

For the new year, let’s all pledge to:
👣Reduce our carbon footprint
🌿Give back to nature
🤝Preserve the pristine balance of life on Earth

via @BESNet_UNDP

[UNDP-GEF SGP Ukraine @gefnetukr]

📢 #UNDP #EquatorPrize 2025 nominations are officially OPEN!

Do you know local community-led initiatives creating impactful solutions for people, nature, and climate? Send a nomination.

🗓️ Deadline: February 23
🔗 Submit here: https://t.co/1yIoVgND2m

[UN Development @UNDP]

Healthy soil is life.

It is responsible for producing 95% of our food. It is home to 25% of biodiversity and plays a crucial role in combating climate change by sequestering carbon.

#COP16Riyadh https://t.co/JiYQqm6P53

[UNDP-GEF SGP Ukraine @gefnetukr]

[ВИ]СТОЇМО - ХІІІ Civil Society Development Forum took place today in Kyiv, Ukraine to empower cooperation, partnerships and capacity development among over 4000 CSOs representatives. @GEF_SGP Ukraine joined the event and shared knowledge, best practices and new opportunities.

[Svitlana Grynchuk @s_grynchuk]

Here are only some of 🇺🇦 climate achievements, I talked about with partners and media at #COP29
🟢Adopting the Climate law (climate neutrality until 2050)
🟢LT-LEDS development
🟢Working on carbon emissions quotas trading sysytem
🟢Reviewing NDC

And that’s despite russian war

[UN Ukraine @UN_Ukraine]

"The UN's support and the solidarity of the international community must remain firm," - on #1000days since the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the @UN in Ukraine Head @matzschmale urges the international community to stand with Ukraine.

Full message⬇️🎥@WFPUkraine

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

☀️ #COP16Colombia
Countries working through the night have adopted some major decisions so far:

✅ New permanent body for Indigenous people
✅ NBSAPs text
✅ Biodiversity + Climate text (minus refs to fossil fuels, geoeng risks, loss & damage)
✅ Mainstreaming Biodiversity
...

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌍👥 #COP16Colombia Week 2 Highlights 🇨🇴

Powerful discussions and commitments have brought us closer to a sustainable future.

Let’s keep the momentum going to make #PeaceWithNature🌿

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

A is for Access and benefit sharing.

The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits that come from the use of genetic resources.

Learn more in the @UNDP #ClimateDictionary: Nature Edition. https://t.co/OZFkJWTfm8

[UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 @UNDPUkraine]

"It’s crucial we work locally & not from distant duty stations. Communities get great confidence and gain growth from our projects," says Pavlo, #Kharkiv-based Community Mobilization Officer, one of the @UNDPUkraine's 430 staff. 🔗 https://t.co/yWQkC0wB04

#WorldHumanitarianDay

[Ruslan Strilets @RuslanStrilets]

Discussed the key topics of our environmental cooperation with @MunirMammadzade @UNICEF_UA Representative in Ukraine🇺🇦.
We signed a Memorandum on promoting children's right to a healthy environment and constructive youth participation in the climate change dialogue.

[UNICEF Ukraine @UNICEF_UA]

Ahead of #COP29, @UNICEF_UA and @mindovkillya have come together to ensure a sustainable post-war recovery in #Ukraine. Together, we're protecting children’s environmental rights and fostering meaningful climate dialogue with young people. @RuslanStrilets @MunirMammadzade

[The Global Goals @TheGlobalGoals]

This June, remember to put yourself first with:

❤️ Self-love
🧡 Self-care
💛 Self-respect
💚 Self-discipline
💙 Self-validation
💜 Self-confidence
🩷 Self-acceptance
🖤 Self-compassion
🤍 Self-preservation

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

📢The #JuneClimateMeetings are about to kick off.

6,700 delegates are in Bonn to drive forward progress on key issues and prepare #COP29.

🔴 Tune in at 11:00 CEST to watch the opening live:

https://t.co/MXcZhrk91R

[UNICEF Ukraine @UNICEF_UA]

Nearly 25% of girls weren't informed about menstruation before their first periods, according to a @UReportUkraine poll.

Supported by @BMZ_Bund through @KfW_int, UNICEF conducted #menstrualhealth training for 1,000+ girls and boys in Ukraine.

#MenstrualHygieneDay

[UNDP-GEF SGP Ukraine @gefnetukr]

These days the best practices of the @GEF_SGP in #Ukraine were presented at the 19th meeting of the @UNECE Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (#ESD)

💻 Link on presentation: https://t.co/6Rdmcj49BV

[UN Ukraine @UN_Ukraine]

Starting now: a forum to foster an inclusive & community-driven recovery of Ukraine brings together nearly 500 people in Kyiv today.

Participants will share best practices to ensure communities can recover from the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion.

#UkraineRecovery 🇺🇦

[Small Grants Programme @GEF_SGP]

Are you interested in learning more about how #LocalAction can help conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods around the 🌍?

Take a look at action #ForPeopleForPlanet in our collection of stories: https://t.co/WiTYCWgiBp

[EARTHDAY.ORG @EarthDay]

For this Earth Day (April 22nd), the world unites to tackle plastic pollution. Decision-makers need to hear your voice!
https://t.co/1YnvGLS4OZ
#PlanetvsPlastics #EndPlastics #EarthDay #EndPlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

From discarded bags at the bottom of ocean, to microscopic particles in human placentas, to debris in space, plastics are ubiquitous.

This #EarthDay, see how @GEF_SGP supports work to #BeatPlasticPollution - from Ghana to Macedonia, Argentina to Maldives: https://t.co/HXdQed2Qw8