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UNDP says 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka submerged after Cyclone Ditwah

ANI -
The cyclone made landfall on Sri Lanka's eastern coast on 28 November, unleashing intense rainfall and exposing 2.3 million people to cyclone-driven flooding, said the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

UNDP, Govts of Finland and Norway organise high-level dialogue at Columbia Uni

ThePrint Team -
The event scheduled between 29 and 31 Jan brings together experts to discuss innovative solutions for SDGs.

UN agency pledges support to ceasefire, recovery in Gaza

ThePrint Team -
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner iterated that the agency will focus on rubble clearance, employment, and shelter in the region.

GEF approves $204 million for UNDP climate, nature projects

ThePrint Team -
The projects aim to create a nature-positive and climate-resilient future, restoring thousands of hectares of land.

UK pledges $13.9 million to UNDP

ThePrint Team -
The funding is aimed to tackle climate change, poverty, and governance, UNDP said.

Australia pledges $8.4 million to UNDP development goals

ThePrint Team -
The funding aims to support climate change, poverty reduction, and resilience.

UNDP welcomes South Korea’s 70% increase in contribution to agency’s core resources

ThePrint Team -
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner expressed gratitude for the Republic of Korea's continued commitment to global development efforts.

COP29 concluded with meaningful progress, says UNDP

ThePrint Team -
The UNDP Administrator hailed the carbon market framework and the $300 billion pledged by developed nations as affirmations of the Paris Agreement's commitment.

Climate crisis could increase HIV infections and AIDS related deaths, UN warns

ThePrint Team -
At the COP29 in Baku, UNAIDS and UNDP presented a report that highlights how climate change could exacerbate existing vulnerabilities to HIV.

UNDP expands its blockchain education program globally

ThePrint Team -
24,000 staff members across the world will receive training to leverage blockchain technology for sustainable development projects.
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