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Celebrate #SustainableTransportDay with us! 🌍 How do you commute sustainably? Share your story in the comments! ⬇️ Did you know? Switching from cars to buses for short trips can cut travel emissions by over 80%! At United Nations ESCAP, we lead by example, encouraging our staff to embrace sustainable commutes to our Bangkok office. Check the link below for insights on climate financing, #RoadSafety, urban mobility and innovative solutions like autonomous vehicles & climate shelters. 🔗 https://buff.ly/4eJ6HzR

🏙️ How can we design and implement effective climate strategies in cities? How do cities align local development with climate goals? ❗ Don't miss out on our webinar on "Enshrining Municipal Climate Action" to learn about this and more! 📅 27 November, 2024 🕰️ 14:00 (Bangkok time) ✍️ Register here: https://buff.ly/3ZifXq0 Experts will explore the critical importance of embedding climate action within municipal development plans across Asia and the Pacific. The webinar will highlight best practices, innovative strategies, challenges, and successful case studies to address these questions. Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, United Nations ESCAP, International Climate Initiative, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), Technische Universität Dortmund, University of Stuttgart #UrbanAct

📢 The prevalence of violence against women and girls is alarmingly high in Asia and the Pacific. More than 1 in 4 women aged 15 - 49 in the region are estimated to have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence at least once in their lifetime. It's time to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen and take action for a safer, more equitable world. Learn more in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/geccKkf8 #16Days #NoExcuse #EndVAW UN Women Asia and the Pacific

What role can businesses play in advancing the circular economy in #AsiaPacific? Join us at the Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business Roundtable & ASEAN Consultation Meeting to explore solutions for a sustainable future! 📅 25–26 November 2024 📍 Bangkok, Thailand This event brings together business leaders, policymakers & sustainability experts to focus on: 🔹 Examining regulatory landscapes 🔹 Exploring circular business models 🔹 Discussing green finance mechanisms Be part of the conversation to shape a greener, more resilient region. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3OjB0SP

Gender-based violence (#GBV) is a serious issue rooted in power imbalances, but finance can be a powerful tool for change. At the #FeministFinanceForum, United Nations ESCAP & Criterion Institute shared 5 strategies to leverage finance to prevent GBV: 1️⃣ Invest in Opportunities 2️⃣ Assign Value in a Market 3️⃣ Facilitate Capital Movement 4️⃣ Manage Investment Processes 5️⃣ Diversify Portfolios By using finance to drive social change, we can help create a safer, more equitable world. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/490VDNo Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

🌆 With rapid urbanization in the #AsiaPacific region, sustainable urban solutions are critical. 🤝 United Nations ESCAP and United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) developed the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy to help build local government capacity and align local needs with #SDGs. Explore its full impact and more in the 2022-2023 Technical Cooperation Highlights: https://buff.ly/4dAnwO6 Applications for the 2025 Academy are now open! https://buff.ly/3BELTeY #TogetherWithESCAP #GlobalGoals #Partnerships4SDGs

🌱 That's a wrap on #COP29! This year, United Nations ESCAP focused on the work being done to support Asia and the Pacific’s climate transition by highlighting regional challenges, initiatives and opportunities on the global stage. 🔹 We also focused on launching and advancing regional initiatives like the SDG7 National Roadmap, Green Power Corridor and Electric Mobility projects. 🔹We saw renewed discussion on advancing climate finance through the Loss and Damage Fund, Paris Agreement’s Article 6 and stepping up methane emissions reduction efforts. 🔹We aim to bolster climate finance flows with new financing mechanisms in #AsiaPacific. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hDoKKD Official press release: https://buff.ly/4eCUixv #ClimateAction #ActNow UN Climate Change

Climate action doesn't need to be complicated. 🌿 At United Nations ESCAP, we aim to bring policy to action, but how? In this episode of the #RegionOfSolutions podcast, our in-house experts break down all the behind-the-scenes action being undertaken at our offices.📍 Tune in on YouTube and other major podcast platforms: https://buff.ly/3TPQJw3 #Podcast #GreeningTheBlue #ClimateAction #COP29

We’re excited to launch the first edition of "Stories from Across Asia and the Pacific" by United Nations ESCAP! 🚀 In this edition, we focus on Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment—a crucial pillar of sustainable development. Gender equality isn’t just a human right; it’s the key to building stronger economies, healthier societies, and a more prosperous world. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on how we’re working together to create a more inclusive future! #Beijing30 #GenderEquality #AsiaPacific