United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Executive Secretary: @UN_Armida.
Bangkok, Thailand
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🎙️ Season 4 of #RegionOfSolutions is here!
From the #FutureOfCare and #Youth empowerment to #Waste and #Transport, this season explores real solutions driving progress across Asia and the Pacific.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/n7DrDmr
🌾 Crop diversity is a foundation of resilient food systems.
Better data and stronger collaboration can help countries protect agricultural biodiversity and build resilience for the future.
Learn more: bit.ly/ESCAP-TC-24-25
#TogetherWithESCAP #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity
🚆 How can Asia-Pacific make transport more sustainable?
ESCAP’s latest Transport Bulletin explores solutions, from electric mobility and better connectivity to climate-resilient roads, railways and ports.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/hvhnFRu
#SustainableTransport
🛰️ How can satellite data support #FoodSecurity?
Across North and Central Asia, geospatial tools help people and countries manage resources, prepare for extreme weather and strengthen food security.
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#SDGs #WorldFoodDay
Space innovation is bringing #AsiaPacific together.
The 5th Ministerial Conference on #SpaceApplications for Sustainable Development will be held on 28–29 October.
Working across borders can help unlock space solutions for all.
unescap.org/events/2026/fift…
#Space4SDGs
Bangkok is going electric. But is that enough?
With Alex Rendell, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, students from the Empower E-Mobility Challenge share solutions for smarter #SustainableTransport.
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@UNEP_AsiaPac
How could #AI use 96% less water? 💧
One way is to process AI tasks directly on our digital devices instead of sending every request to data centres.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/APDT-2026
#DigitalTransformation
🌊 From ocean commitments to climate solutions: how can #AsiaPacific accelerate action for a healthier ocean?
Join us and share regional solutions that will help shape the road to the 2028 UN Ocean Conference.
🔗 Register: buff.ly/nJMpnfp
#OceanAction #ClimateAction
⏩ Application extended for #GenerationHope Goals 2027 to 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM (Bangkok time).
We are looking for teams aged 14–24 with solutions advancing SDGs 4, 10, 12, 15 or 17 across #AsiaPacific.
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/Gen-Hope-Goals-2027
#ActNow
Population ageing is reshaping societies across #AsiaPacific.
Building inclusive and digitally connected policies is key to ensuring dignity, participation and well-being for older persons.
Learn more: bit.ly/ESCAP-TC-24-25
#TogetherWithESCAP
United Nations ESCAP retweeted
A resilient future requires us to think across generations and sectors. This week's exchanges with @AARP, @SelwinHart and @giz_gmbh reinforced the need for integrated solutions to population ageing, energy transitions, climate resilience and sustainable urban development.
A healthy ocean is essential for a healthy planet🌊
At Asia-Pacific Ocean Week 2026, countries and key stakholders will explore solutions to protect marine life, advance ocean science and accelerate ocean-based climate action.
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#OceanAction #SDG14
Stay connected with @UNESCAP on LinkedIn: buff.ly/yX7taze
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Borders aren’t just gateways for goods — they’re gateways for women’s empowerment. 🌏💪
Hear how @UNESCAP & India’s Land Ports Authority are transforming border trade with gender toolkits and real stories of change.
🎧 Listen: buff.ly/HZnnYR0
#RegionOfSolutions
When rural women succeed in business, entire communities benefit.
@UNESCAP works with countries across #AsiaPacific to improve access to finance, markets and business opportunities, helping more women start and grow their businesses.
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#RuralWomensDay
🤝 Ageing well starts early. Investing in health, social protection and digital inclusion helps societies thrive.
🎧 Explore practical ways to build societies for all ages and foster intergenerational solidarity societies: buff.ly/dtn4qUJ
#ActiveAgeing #RegionOfSolutions
AI in trade: worth the risk?
Everyone is talking about #AI efficiency but what about the vulnerabilities?
The #AsiaPacific Trade Facilitation Report 2026 explores risks & solutions for building resilient #trade systems: bit.ly/AI-trade
@ADB_HQ
#PaperlessTrade
No hills? Tanjung Benoa, Bali, uses hotel upper floors for tsunami evacuation. Local solutions can save lives.
Be Aware. Be Prepared. Be Tsunami Ready!
@IocUnesco @unescojakarta @infoBMKG
#TsunamiReady #DisasterPreparedness
United Nations ESCAP retweeted
Good to reconnect with longstanding and new partners this week @FinanceInCommon, EFSD and @Financegovpk. We discussed the Sevilla commitment & #FICS2027 conference, climate resilience, water, disaster risk and sustainable growth.
Join the Regional #ElNiño Exchange 2026/2027 to explore practical lessons from governments, scientists and practitioners across #AsiaPacific.
📅 15 Oct–15 Dec 2026
🕐 Session 1: 15 Oct | 10:30–12:00 Bangkok time (Online)
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/0LCDfcB
#ClimateAction
United Nations ESCAP retweeted
SDPI in collaboration with @NEECA_Pakistan and with the support of and MECS programme, is convening a National Consultative Workshop on "Scaling E-Cooking Access in Pakistan".
The workshop will deliberate on the opportunities, challenges, and enabling conditions required for accelerating the transition towards #ElectricCooking in Pakistan.
📅 15 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (PKT) | Islamabad, Pakistan
🔗 Scan the QR code to register.
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@Uba1drehman_7 | @ClimateCha2209 | @Financegovpk | @GovtofPakistan | @EPCCDpunjab | @DawlancePK | @HaierPakistan | @UNESCAP
#ecooking #cleancooking #EnergyTransition
