UNDP South Africa

🌍 Today, on #WorldEducationDay, we celebrate the transformative power of education in advancing sustainable development! Through UNDP’s Technical Training for Women in Electrical and Renewable Energy, 103 women from across 7 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Limpopo Province have gained vital skills in solar PV technology. This initiative, in collaboration with GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini, the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), and the University of Johannesburg, equips women to lead South Africa’s #JustEnergyTransition while promoting gender equality and entrepreneurship. And we’re just getting started! This year we are expanding to Mpumalanga, North West, and Northern Cape, with new collaborations with the local private sector to provide internships for graduates, facilitating work-integrated learning and potentially leading to long-term employment. We’re excited to continue investing in education that drives progress, inclusivity, and sustainability. #WomenInRenewables #EducationForAll

As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of progress—overcoming challenges, advancing sustainability, and empowering change-makers. This year, our dedicated team was at the heart of it all, driving impact and fostering meaningful connections. Here’s to 2025—a year of new opportunities to create a better future together!

And that’s a wrap from #UNDPRetreat! Five days of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation. As we close the retreat, we’re charting the way forward of re-energised @undp leadership that will drive development action for lasting impact. #UNDPDrivingTransformation

The #UNDPRetreat brought together together visionaries-not just to talk, but to act. We explored actionable solutions to tackle youth unemployment, scale innovation and drive economic sustainability in a disruptive world. #undpdrivingtransformation

🌍 The race to 1.5°C is more than a target; it’s a lifeline for our planet and future generations. Limiting global warming requires bold and immediate action. At #COP29, we must prioritize climate change mitigation by reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems, and driving sustainable solutions. Now is the time to advocate for climate action that safeguards not only today but the future of our planet. Let’s work towards a resilient and sustainable world that the next generation can thrive in. 🌱

As environmentalists, policymakers, scholars, and civil society come together for #COP29, the urgency of climate action is clear. Around the globe, communities grapple with unpredictable weather, prolonged droughts, and food insecurity. Now more than ever, world leaders must collaborate to drive ambitious, actionable solutions to safeguard livelihoods and ensure a sustainable future for all.

Floods 🌊 Droughts 🏜 Tornadoes 🌪️ Heatwaves 🌡️ Tropical cyclones 🌀 We're witnessing the devastating effects of climate change. It’s time to prioritise our planet and take meaningful action for a sustainable future. Let’s protect our environment today. Take #ClimateAction now: Weatherkids.org

Poverty strips away joy, dignity, and the chance for children to receive a quality education and enjoy good health. To #eradicatepoverty in all its forms, we must ensure: Quality education for all 📚 Access to proper healthcare 🏥 Economic empowerment for communities 📈 We have a choice to enhance our international cooperation to tackle #poverty and #inequality by fostering sustainable solutions. #EndPovertyDay

We can’t afford to leave young people behind! Their innovative ideas and bold actions are crucial for accelerating #SDGs implementation and #OurCommonFuture. From fighting poverty and inequality to climate action, we are committed to amplifying youth voices. #UNGA

Did you know South Africa’s Sign Language is the 12th official language? 🤟 On this International Day of Sign Languages, let’s work together to include the deaf community in every conversation and civic processes. Every gesture counts! Let’s make communication accessible for all!

United Nations for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Multilateralism is how we tackle global challenges together—ending poverty, fighting hunger, and combating climate change. Through international cooperation, we can achieve a better, more sustainable world for all. Together we can create a world that is inclusive and peaceful. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xvfm2a