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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Topic: UNDP

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

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

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

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

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

Australia pledges $8.4 million to UNDP development goals

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

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

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

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

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

UNDP urges insurers to transition to sustainable economy at COP29

A UNDP report released on Finance Day at the summit highlights the importance of regulatory guidance for insurers' climate transition plans.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.