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UNDP India announces actor Bhumi Pednekar as their National Advocate for SDGs
The Award-winning actor today joined the launch of UNDP’s flagship magazine, Inspiring India in her new role.
UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment and resilience. UNDP’s programmes continue to fully integrate a global vision for catalytic change with India’s national priorities.
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DYK? Oceans 🌊 cover more than 70% of the 🌎’s surface and are home to 94% of all living species🦐🐠🦈🐡🦀.
They are the main source of nutrition for 3 billion+ people.
Here are 1️⃣0️⃣ things you can do to #SaveOurOcean. https://t.co/t7M7KZ693B
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Realizing the potential of blue economy🌊 requires new financial resources & effective use of sustainable finance mechanisms to address.
On #WorldOceansDay, Ashish Chaturvedi from @UNDP_India writes✍️ on opportunities in #BlueEconomy: https://t.co/oPIEExy1yI.
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#BlueEconomy🟰use of coastal & marine resources for growth.
@UN estimates that it annually generates US$ 3-6 tn globally. Sectors like fisheries support over 250 mn jobs.
@UNDP🇮🇳 Head @shokonoda ✍️ on creating a sustainable blue economy: https://t.co/TTazWPpe93
#WorldOceansDay
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#LGBTQIA+ people face discrimination, even when trying to find a safe & affordable home.
This #PrideMonth, here are some barriers they face:
🏠Alienation from society
🏠Discriminatory neighbourhoods
🏠Irregular source of income
Share your thoughts in the comments section. https://t.co/x34KBsRDig