Seán O'Connell

Policy Specialist, Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

Pleasure to have led in the development of this Tool

#NHRIs play a crucial role in advancing the right to a healthy environment #R2HE

Check out the Tool at the link below

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

Today in Geneva, @UNDP and @GANHRI launched a new practical tool to help National Human Rights Institutions monitor environmental rights and strengthen accountability.
With insights from Georgia and Samoa, which piloted the tool 🌍
➡️ https://t.co/53RUiYaBW3

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@UNDP @UNDPGeneva @eclac_un @UNECE @UNECEAarhus @seantloc @oecscommission @ChileONUGinebra "What we found today is that the exchange between the two agreements needs to be more systematic, but also more focused to find where the main pain points are," moderator Sean O'Connell of @UNDP concludes the side event.

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

Stronger cooperation across Latin America, Caribbean, Europe and Central Asia on Environmental Justice 🌎⚖️

Pleasure for @UNDP @WorldBank @UNECE & @eclac_un host event on #AarhusConvention & #EscazúAgreement empowering people seeking justice & protecting environmental defenders

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

Innovation isn’t only about tech—it’s about people.

In times of crisis, justice ⚖️ innovations can prevent violence and strengthen social cohesion.

Proud of how @UNDP is pushing boundaries. Now we must scale what works. https://t.co/TklHoW70LA

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

@UNDP welcomes the report of the @SRclimatechange on phasing out fossil fuels & her direct recommendation to UNDP to support defossilization in #NDC under the @UNDPClimate Promise

#ndcs4all #ndc3 #ClimateAction

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

☀️ At #HRC59, @UNDP reinforces its commitment to find #HRBA solutions to phasing out fossil fuels by:
✅ Supporting the solar electrification in 28 countries through our #EnergyMoonshot
✅ Assessing business impacts on HR & climate change
✅ Assisting NDCs in 118 countries

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

UNDP is supporting more & more businesses with the integration of the environment into human rights due diligence processes.

Check out below the @UNDP tool that guides them in this process!

[UNDP Business and Human Rights @BizHRAsia_UNDP]

Interlinked crises demand interlinked solutions🪢

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, explore how UNDP’s HRDD+E Tool helps businesses tackle human rights & environmental risks together – bridging gaps to address the triple 🌏 crisis

📘 https://t.co/So2UXq97Oz

#BizHumanRights #HRDD

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

2024 @UN_Women @UNDESA report shows no SDG 5 indicator is fully met. At this pace, it could take 137 years to end poverty for women. During the Pre-Glion XI Policy Dialogue, @UNDP noted gender inequality as a barrier to sustainable development—yet women’s groups get <1% of ODA.

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

See excellent analysis from UNDP Pakistan on holding perpetrators of environmental injustices accountable & securing remedies for affected communities

One of a series of assessments by UNDP on access to environmental justice

See here for Georgia: https://t.co/Wk86EAwpQB

[Katy Thompson @KatyThompsonROL]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, read this environmental justice report from Pakistan. It’s a tribute to human rights defenders at the forefront of climate action https://t.co/5waLEXYbbr

Stay tuned for more @UNDP results on access to environmental justice globally.

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

Human rights, gender equality & social equity are central to National #Climate Commitments!

80% of countries exploring integration of social inclusion in #NDC 3.0 under the #ClimatePromise

@CathyDiam highlighting how @UNDPClimate advances #humanrights in our NDC support

[UN Development @UNDP]

Peace and development are inseparable, both anchored in human rights.

A timely call from @ASteiner for greater investment in development powered by human rights in his address to the UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC.

Read more in his #HRC58 statement: https://t.co/IBKGe3DjFA

[UNDP Business and Human Rights @BizHRAsia_UNDP]

A sustainable future is a business imperative.

📣 Join us @ #CSERA 2025 to explore how to strengthen corporate accountability, stakeholder engagement & #HRDDE for #ClimateAction & biodiversity protection 🌏

📅 18-19 March
📍 Bangkok 🇹🇭
🔗 https://t.co/dFg17AaSt0
#BizHumanRights

[Seán O'Connell @seantloc]

Human rights due diligence is critical for solving the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises by placing people and rights at the centre of corporate accountability

Our new tool provides concrete guidance for businesses applying environmental dimensions to HRDD

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

The triple planetary crisis is a #HumanRights crisis. We can and must do better, and businesses have a key role to play.

@UNDP’s new practical tool shows the way for businesses to respect human rights and protect the environment across value chains.

https://t.co/Z2gorQCymV

[UN Development @UNDP]

Millions of people today move to save themselves and their loved ones.

For migrants, refugees and internally displaced people, access to justice and human rights is essential to build new life or safely return.

More from @KatyThompsonROL on #MigrantsDay: https://t.co/y4RIz645QN

[UN Development @UNDP]

#HumanRights are our best answer to the biggest challenges. They are a tool to fight poverty, drive climate action, prevent crises and much more.

Act now - for our rights and our common future! And become a human rights champion.

#HumanRightsDay

[Katy Thompson @KatyThompsonROL]

#HumanRights are our best response to the biggest challenges. So true. When we protect and uplift human rights, we protect human dignity and #LeaveNoOneBehind

#HumanRightsDay

[Katy Thompson @KatyThompsonROL]

Strong advocacy push from national human rights institutions at #BizHumanRights Forum. #NHRIs from Moldova, Nigeria and Thailand called on businesses to respect #humanrights and be accountable.

@UNDP supports NHRIs through its Tripartite partnership #TPP - w/thanks to @noradno

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

.@UNDP's new #biz tool helps 🇨🇭 Swiss companies tackle human rights risks from pollution, climate change, & biodiversity loss, while ensuring compliance with 🇪🇺 EU due diligence laws and remaining competitive.

📗 https://t.co/9fuFQToJgC

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

Break the silos between corporate human rights & environmental due diligence processes.

📗Read @UNDP's new tool for businesses to boost environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact & attract investment while safeguarding
👉planet
👉people
👉profit
https://t.co/Ksou2dXMyH

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

As we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize that breaking barriers & amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities is essential to building an inclusive, just, & sustainable world. #IDPD2024

https://t.co/H7Rhp8an3Q

[Katy Thompson @KatyThompsonROL]

Holding governments & #biz accountable for #environmental harm.

Great discussions in Skopje as #NHRIs & ombudspersons from 10 countries strategized on turning ppl's complaints into action for climate justice.

@UNDP supported the exchange under its Tripartite partnership #TPP.