Catherine Wong
@catherinewong01.bsky.social
@UNDP Global Team Leader - Climate & Security Risk | #ClimateSecurity Mechanism | #ClimatePromise #WaterforPeace #msc_myl | @UNDPCPS.bsky.social | Views my own.
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Exciting news and new announcements tomorrow...
#COP30 side event: Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved
UN #ClimateSecurityMechanism, with the Group of Friends on Climate Security & ODI Global)
12 November 2025, 13:15–14:45 BRT, Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone
#COP30 side event: Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved
UN #ClimateSecurityMechanism, with the Group of Friends on Climate Security & ODI Global)
12 November 2025, 13:15–14:45 BRT, Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Exciting news and new announcements tomorrow...
#COP30 side event: Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved
UN #ClimateSecurityMechanism, with the Group of Friends on Climate Security & ODI Global)
12 November 2025, 13:15–14:45 BRT, Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone
#COP30 side event: Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved
UN #ClimateSecurityMechanism, with the Group of Friends on Climate Security & ODI Global)
12 November 2025, 13:15–14:45 BRT, Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone
#COP30 #ClimatePeaceandSecurity side event: From Policy to Impact: Advancing Climate Security Across the Arab States
World Green Economy Organization, Pavilion, Blue Zone, 2pm, 11 November 2025.
World Green Economy Organization, Pavilion, Blue Zone, 2pm, 11 November 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#COP30 #ClimatePeaceandSecurity side event: From Policy to Impact: Advancing Climate Security Across the Arab States
World Green Economy Organization, Pavilion, Blue Zone, 2pm, 11 November 2025.
World Green Economy Organization, Pavilion, Blue Zone, 2pm, 11 November 2025.
#ClimateSecurity policy & practice often neglects mitigation & access to energy, when according to UNDP, some 1.18 bn people live in energy poverty:
data.undp.org/blog/1-18-bi...
Looking forward to explore renewable energy in conflict-affected settings at this #NYClimateWeek with @EIP & @ELI
data.undp.org/blog/1-18-bi...
Looking forward to explore renewable energy in conflict-affected settings at this #NYClimateWeek with @EIP & @ELI
September 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#ClimateSecurity policy & practice often neglects mitigation & access to energy, when according to UNDP, some 1.18 bn people live in energy poverty:
data.undp.org/blog/1-18-bi...
Looking forward to explore renewable energy in conflict-affected settings at this #NYClimateWeek with @EIP & @ELI
data.undp.org/blog/1-18-bi...
Looking forward to explore renewable energy in conflict-affected settings at this #NYClimateWeek with @EIP & @ELI
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November 17, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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🔗🌍#ClimateSecurity Learning Session by @SomaliYouthHub @CCCPA & @undp.org
Integrating #ClimatePeaceSecurity into YPS National Action Plans
undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Integrating #ClimatePeaceSecurity into YPS National Action Plans
undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🔗🌍#ClimateSecurity Learning Session by @SomaliYouthHub @CCCPA & @undp.org
Integrating #ClimatePeaceSecurity into YPS National Action Plans
undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Integrating #ClimatePeaceSecurity into YPS National Action Plans
undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Thanks so much to Sage for highlighting my article, "Climate finance, conflict & gender—Benchmarking women’s empowerment & sustaining peace" published in @Environment & Security Journal in their new microsite on SDG13: Climate Action for #EarthDay2025.
journals.sagepub.com/sdg13-climat...
journals.sagepub.com/sdg13-climat...
April 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thanks so much to Sage for highlighting my article, "Climate finance, conflict & gender—Benchmarking women’s empowerment & sustaining peace" published in @Environment & Security Journal in their new microsite on SDG13: Climate Action for #EarthDay2025.
journals.sagepub.com/sdg13-climat...
journals.sagepub.com/sdg13-climat...
Young Women at the Forefront on Climate Action, Peace and Security: Major Challenges Ahead
ECOSOC Youth Forum
10 April 2025 | 2 PM UTC
#ClimateSecurity
ECOSOC Youth Forum
10 April 2025 | 2 PM UTC
#ClimateSecurity
April 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Young Women at the Forefront on Climate Action, Peace and Security: Major Challenges Ahead
ECOSOC Youth Forum
10 April 2025 | 2 PM UTC
#ClimateSecurity
ECOSOC Youth Forum
10 April 2025 | 2 PM UTC
#ClimateSecurity
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➡️ @undpcps.bsky.social work in Mozambique 🇲🇿 shows the importance of launching #EarlyRecovery efforts from day-1 after a crisis.
📐Assessing damages and the socio-economic impact is key to planning an 1⃣ Effective, 2⃣Inclusive, 3⃣ Long-lasting recovery!
@undp.org
📐Assessing damages and the socio-economic impact is key to planning an 1⃣ Effective, 2⃣Inclusive, 3⃣ Long-lasting recovery!
@undp.org
March 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
➡️ @undpcps.bsky.social work in Mozambique 🇲🇿 shows the importance of launching #EarlyRecovery efforts from day-1 after a crisis.
📐Assessing damages and the socio-economic impact is key to planning an 1⃣ Effective, 2⃣Inclusive, 3⃣ Long-lasting recovery!
@undp.org
📐Assessing damages and the socio-economic impact is key to planning an 1⃣ Effective, 2⃣Inclusive, 3⃣ Long-lasting recovery!
@undp.org
Reposted by Catherine Wong
🌐💼 Job Alert
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
Procurement Notices - UNDP-HQ-01518 - Consultancy: Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Procurement Notices
procurement-notices.undp.org
February 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🌐💼 Job Alert
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
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🔴 1 in 4 people live in areas affected by #conflict — 2 billion people worldwide.
The impact—and the roots—go beyond violence: forced displacement, poverty, and development setbacks.
🌍 @undpcps.bsky.social works for peace through #EarlyRecovery and development ➡️ feature.undp.org/for-people-f...
The impact—and the roots—go beyond violence: forced displacement, poverty, and development setbacks.
🌍 @undpcps.bsky.social works for peace through #EarlyRecovery and development ➡️ feature.undp.org/for-people-f...
February 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🔴 1 in 4 people live in areas affected by #conflict — 2 billion people worldwide.
The impact—and the roots—go beyond violence: forced displacement, poverty, and development setbacks.
🌍 @undpcps.bsky.social works for peace through #EarlyRecovery and development ➡️ feature.undp.org/for-people-f...
The impact—and the roots—go beyond violence: forced displacement, poverty, and development setbacks.
🌍 @undpcps.bsky.social works for peace through #EarlyRecovery and development ➡️ feature.undp.org/for-people-f...
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3 yrs since the #war began, #Ukraine keep showing unmatched resilience
@undpcps.bsky.social has been by their side—supporting jobs 👷🏻, restoring energy ⚡️, clearing debris 🚧 & removing mines
I’m proud to be part of this effort & grateful for the incredible work of colleagues ➡️ go.undp.org/3TG
@undpcps.bsky.social has been by their side—supporting jobs 👷🏻, restoring energy ⚡️, clearing debris 🚧 & removing mines
I’m proud to be part of this effort & grateful for the incredible work of colleagues ➡️ go.undp.org/3TG
February 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
3 yrs since the #war began, #Ukraine keep showing unmatched resilience
@undpcps.bsky.social has been by their side—supporting jobs 👷🏻, restoring energy ⚡️, clearing debris 🚧 & removing mines
I’m proud to be part of this effort & grateful for the incredible work of colleagues ➡️ go.undp.org/3TG
@undpcps.bsky.social has been by their side—supporting jobs 👷🏻, restoring energy ⚡️, clearing debris 🚧 & removing mines
I’m proud to be part of this effort & grateful for the incredible work of colleagues ➡️ go.undp.org/3TG
🌐💼 Job Alert
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
Procurement Notices - UNDP-HQ-01518 - Consultancy: Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Procurement Notices
procurement-notices.undp.org
February 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🌐💼 Job Alert
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
@UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Deadline - 27 Feb 25
Thanks for sharing among your networks!
#ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity
procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
Reposted by Catherine Wong
Financial institutions & industries backtracking on climate is “short-sighted, & paradoxically, it is selfish & also self-defeating. You are on the wrong side of history. You are on the wrong side of science. And you are on the wrong side of consumers...”
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief António Guterres as he rounded on a lack of multilateral collaboration in an “incre...
news.un.org
January 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Financial institutions & industries backtracking on climate is “short-sighted, & paradoxically, it is selfish & also self-defeating. You are on the wrong side of history. You are on the wrong side of science. And you are on the wrong side of consumers...”
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
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This ceasefire is an extraordinarily important moment for the people in Gaza.
Humanitarian action takes priority and requires immediate access & security.
On BBC News, I explain how we are helping to establish the conditions for early recovery.
youtu.be/lXnyAq9Vaj8
Humanitarian action takes priority and requires immediate access & security.
On BBC News, I explain how we are helping to establish the conditions for early recovery.
youtu.be/lXnyAq9Vaj8
January 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This ceasefire is an extraordinarily important moment for the people in Gaza.
Humanitarian action takes priority and requires immediate access & security.
On BBC News, I explain how we are helping to establish the conditions for early recovery.
youtu.be/lXnyAq9Vaj8
Humanitarian action takes priority and requires immediate access & security.
On BBC News, I explain how we are helping to establish the conditions for early recovery.
youtu.be/lXnyAq9Vaj8
Reposted by Catherine Wong
Thank you to GEF for its approval of $204.3 million in funding for projects implemented by UNDP & partners across 121 countries.
The new funding will bolster community-led efforts to drive a nature-positive and climate-resilient future.
#GEFcouncil68
go.undp.org/Jef
The new funding will bolster community-led efforts to drive a nature-positive and climate-resilient future.
#GEFcouncil68
go.undp.org/Jef
New GEF Funds towards UNDP supported projects to benefit 9.4 million
In a global effort to allocate critical funds to tackle the root causes of the climate and nature crisis, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has just approved US$204.3 million for UNDP’s support of...
go.undp.org
December 27, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Thank you to GEF for its approval of $204.3 million in funding for projects implemented by UNDP & partners across 121 countries.
The new funding will bolster community-led efforts to drive a nature-positive and climate-resilient future.
#GEFcouncil68
go.undp.org/Jef
The new funding will bolster community-led efforts to drive a nature-positive and climate-resilient future.
#GEFcouncil68
go.undp.org/Jef
Reposted by Catherine Wong
Displacement & dwindling resources caused by climate change impact women and girls, who face increased risks of sexual & gender-based violence.
Read how UNDP is helping to reduce vulnerabilities & empower women & girls to be agents of change.
go.undp.org/J6g
Read how UNDP is helping to reduce vulnerabilities & empower women & girls to be agents of change.
go.undp.org/J6g
Turning struggle into strength
Sexual and gender-based violence is a profound violation of human rights. Addressing it requires a multi-pronged approach that includes economic empowerment and building the capacity of governments an...
go.undp.org
January 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Displacement & dwindling resources caused by climate change impact women and girls, who face increased risks of sexual & gender-based violence.
Read how UNDP is helping to reduce vulnerabilities & empower women & girls to be agents of change.
go.undp.org/J6g
Read how UNDP is helping to reduce vulnerabilities & empower women & girls to be agents of change.
go.undp.org/J6g
@nytimes.com An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit. (Gift Article)
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
@nytimes.com An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...
@theguardian.com ‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
Gulf province councillor says growing numbers are leaving, in what climate activist describes as a ‘humanitarian crisis’
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
@theguardian.com ‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Reposted by Catherine Wong
2024 was a turbulent year, but among the crises, there were moments of hope and opportunity.
From innovations to remarkable resilience, here are some good news stories from UNDP in 2024.
go.undp.org/J8R
From innovations to remarkable resilience, here are some good news stories from UNDP in 2024.
go.undp.org/J8R
Good news you may have missed in 2024
From rewriting harmful narratives to keeping forests intact, meet some of the people fighting for a peaceful and sustainable planet
go.undp.org
December 31, 2024 at 2:33 PM
2024 was a turbulent year, but among the crises, there were moments of hope and opportunity.
From innovations to remarkable resilience, here are some good news stories from UNDP in 2024.
go.undp.org/J8R
From innovations to remarkable resilience, here are some good news stories from UNDP in 2024.
go.undp.org/J8R