With average temperatures of 30°C, this won't happen every day. But when we can, we turn the lights off and meet outside. We still only have one home planet. How will you save it? Take #ClimateActionNOw 🇺🇳
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The staff of the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Jamaica knows that even at work we can adopt simple #plasticfree solutions!
✅Bring your #reusable water bottles
✅Use cutlery instead of single-use utensils
✅Avoid single-use plastics
#InternationalCoastalCleanupDay
This week #Jamaica plays host to UN SG Special Envoy on Road Safety @JeanTodt and the 1st ever English-speaking Caribbean Road Safety Workshop Aug 8-9. Today, the ground work of engaging with stakeholders. #RoadSafety
#Jamaica male drivers account for ~80% of drivers involved in fatal road traffic crashes. Youth 15-29 are most affected. With @JeanTodt, we discussed with Hon. @Babsy_grange how we can positively influence culture & motor sports to play a role in ending this crisis. #RoadSafety
Article 21 of the Universal Declaration states "Everyone has the RIGHT to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. Everyone has the RIGHT of equal access to public service in his country. #UDHR70#StandUp4HumanRights
Caribbean countries are sharing progress and challenges in #SDG implementation and are ready to co-create solutions to advance the #2030Agenda@PNUDLAC@UNDPJamaica
There is no shortage of resources required for SDG implementation. We must be deliberate and targeted in our approach - Minister or Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade - Sen. the hon. Kamina Johnson Smith #2030Workshop#SustainableSolutions@PNUDLAC
Agenda 2030 requires creative mobilization of private sector resources - Bruno Pouezat, UN Resident Coordinator at #2030Workshop in Kingston. #SustainableSolutions
Caribbean countries gather in #Jamaica during the 2030 Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean to co-create sustainable solutions in order to achieve the #SDG#GenderALC#SustainableSolutions
“We brought together the young people of J'ca to share their common interest in the SDGs to ensure that J'ca pursues and remains on track to achieve the SDGs by 2030.”- Bruno Pouezat - UN Resident Coordinator https://t.co/EuTRTGvFif
The Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the call to action has to be 'Relentless Innovation' in order to make the Caribbean the first climate-smart zone! #JumpCaribbean