As I wrap up my COP17 engagements in Mongolia, the focus is clear: protecting our land is about water, food, and livelihoods. We pushed a critical agenda to strengthen community resilience and develop a finance trajectory that closes the investment gap.
#COP17Mongolia
UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia-Pacific @beatetrankmann called on 🇧🇹Prime Minister Dasho @tsheringtobgay today. They discussed areas of mutual interest and reaffirmed the longstanding Bhutan-UNDP partnership & our shared commitment to advancing Bhutan’s development agenda.
Welcome to Bhutan @beatetrankmann. We're delighted to have you with us & look forward to engaging with you over the next five days. Your visit offers a valuable opportunity to share our work & the strong partnerships we have built w/ Royal Govt of 🇧🇹 & partners over 50+ years.
From paper-based reporting to digital oversight 📊
📘 Curious about how digital tools are helping build more transparent and accountable public procurement in Sri Lanka? Read the full story here 👇
https://t.co/uHkUPjprpJ
Yesterday's exchange between @UNDP's new Administrator, @alexanderdecroo and #SriLanka's Prime Minister, @Dr_HariniA could not have been timelier as the country is moving decisively towards inclusive and sustainable recovery from the double shocks of the economic crisis and the Cyclone Ditwah.
@UNDPSriLanka has enjoyed a unique partnership with the Prime Minister's Office through its @CitraLabLK, South Asia's first policy innovation lab, to accelerate delivery of impact and promote whole of the society transformation. We remain committed to delivering fast - with greater impact and scale for the people and planet.
.@AzusaKubota, Resident Representative @UNDP in #SriLanka, underscores the critical role of RAPIDA’s findings in shaping relief and recovery efforts.
By grounding decisions in data and evidence, we can ensure support reaches those who need it most.
Explore the analysis: https://t.co/4h91fcLLrW
WATCH MORE 👇🏽
@UNDPasiapac@UNSriLanka@kanniwignaraja@alexanderdecroo@UNDPCrisis
UNDP is shocked and saddened by the devastating loss of life and suffering caused by this tragedy. Together with the UN family, our thoughts are with those affected and stand ready to respond in asserting the needs for building back stronger. @UNDPSriLanka
Dear World,
This #TourismDay, 🇧🇹 sends a gentle reminder:
Travel not just to explore, but to protect the 🌍.
Tourism can be sustainable.
Tourism can be a force for good.
Come walk lightly with us.
With 💚
Bhutan
P.S. Repost if you agree it’s time to reimagine tourism!
Honoured to join the ‘EU–UN Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic Partnership in Sri Lanka’ this week in Colombo, led by @MAFrancheUN RC, alongside colleagues from the @UNSriLanka team.
The partnership between @EU_in_Sri_Lanka and @UNDP continues to deliver transformative impact in 🇱🇰- from governance and justice reform to climate resilience and inclusive growth.
As EU-UN cooperation deepens, exciting opportunities lie ahead to scale proven models and explore new frontiers such as trade compliance, green growth, and responsible business — positioning Sri Lanka as a regional beacon of resilience and rights-based development.
Together, we are building pathways for inclusive, sustainable, and accountable development, while advancing our shared global commitments.
#PartnersAtCore
@UNDPEU@EU_Partnerships@EU_FPI@UNDPasiapac
+45 years of partnership shared in under 5 mins...this is not just history; it’s a navigation chart for the future! In #Maldives, @UNDPMaldives and our partners have stayed the course, from introducing the first motorized boat, first computer, and first airport, to now engaging on future-proofing local economies and institutions, solar powered agri-boats and reef protection. These partnerships thrive on innovation and participation. Catch the journey here: https://t.co/fUl05g5317
In Khagrachari, Chittagong Hill Tracts, listening to Village Common Forest community's actions that have revived water sources, irrigation, and incomes; as well as their proposals for increasing access to water for all @UNDP_BD@UNDP@CanHCBangladesh@environmentca
Watch @UNDPSriLanka at work last year captured in a fun bulletin...🎬 If you're looking for something positive and positively different in the News, here it is! https://t.co/LfpB4ovHE0
The @INFFfacility 2025 Partner Meeting marked a renewed commitment to the global effort to close the US$4 trillion #SDG financing gap.
@UNDP is proud to lead technical support at the country level to advance both national and global goals.
Learn more: https://t.co/atahdJQkmW
Engaging in an official mission in #SriLanka 🇱🇰, @UN Assistant Secretary General & @UNDPasiapac Director Ms. @kanniwignaraja met with President @anuradisanayake this morning accompanied by @AzusaKubota Res Rep, @UNDP #lka.
During the meeting ASG Wignaraja reaffirmed @UNDP's commitment to support national priorities, particularly in anti-corruption, accountability, digital transformation, public sector innovation, empowerment of women & advancing human development
A journey of innovation, trust & collaboration for the #Maldives. Tonight we are proud to commemorate together with @MoFAmv, @UNDPMaldives’ over 45 years of support to Maldives’ development journey! 🇲🇻 🇺🇳 #DhivehiDhathuru
Welcome to Maldives 🇲🇻
@UNDPMaldives is delighted to welcome @UN Asst. Sec-Gen & @UNDPasiapac Regional Dir. @kanniwignaraja to the 🇲🇻
Her visit coincides with our 45+ year trusted partnership for Maldives focused equitable, sustainable development gains for all 🤝
.@UNDP deepened its partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka during the recent meeting by offering support for critical #national initiatives.
In discussions with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, @UNDP#lka's Resident Representative @AzusaKubota reaffirmed UNDP's commitment to providing both technical & analytical support to address the country’s evolving needs.
The Ministry of Transport and Highways, the @DMTSrilanka with the support of @undp#lka conducted a pilot project to convert 200 4-stroke petrol three-wheelers to electric. The beneficiaries were all selected from #Colombo, while female owners, persons with disabilities, families that relied on the income from a single three-wheeler were given priority. This video takes a deep dive in to the specifications, capacity and features of the converted e-tuks.
@UNDP@UNDPasiapac@Pradeep0872@UNDPClimate