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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🔎 UNDP is seeking affordable, safe, and easy-to-use tools that allow community members — not just specialists — to detect underwater explosive ordnance (EO) and mark their location. Working on related solutions? Submit your proposals and let us know ➡️ undp.community.innocentive.com/challenge/9e...

Poster of the Global Innovation Challenge for "Affordable Tools to Find and Mark Underwater Explosive Ordnance". The best solution has the opportunity to win the Award of $20,000. The deadline for submissions is March 9, 2026.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Excited to launch the Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit - a DIY resource empowering communities to generate hyperlocal air quality data 📩 📅 Join us next Thursday (18 Dec) at 7am (EST) for the launch + expert panel on community-driven air quality monitoring: bit.ly/CASSair

Event poster for "Clean Air, Shared Solutions: Launch of the Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit & Panel Discussion", featuring motifs of air quality monitoring sensors linked to tablets and smartphones, as well as photos of the event speakers, which include Tran Thi Bao Anh (Head of Exploration, UNDP Viet Nam), Dr. Anika Krause (Scientific Advisor, AirGradient), Farah Kazi (Project Manager, EPIC Air Quality Fund, Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago), Colleen Rosales (Strategic Partnerships Director, OpenAQ) and Professor Hoang Anh Le (Lecturer at VNU University of Science).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

At #CitiesPossibilities last week, one message stood out: human-centric urban planning and thoughtful utilization of both low- and high-tech innovations are key to a sustainable urban future. Grateful for this platform to advance discussions and foster collaborations around resilient cities!

UNDP's Chief Digital Officer, Robert Opp, on screen delivering his keynote address at Cities: Possibilities 2025 Singapore.

Carla Gomez Briones (Acting Head of UNDP Global Centre in Singapore), Chun Yin Mak (Global Senior Vice President at Univers), Karishma Kashyap (Associate Director, Cities, States & Regions, APAC at CDP) and Dinesh Naidu (Director of Knowledge at Chandler Institute of Governance) on stage for the closing plenary on building smart and resilient cities in a fragmented world.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

⛅ Does the path to cleaner air begin with informed local communities? Explore how pairing technology with local engagement can help address #airpollution in our latest blog reflecting on our low-cost air quality monitoring pilot in Viet Nam ➡️ go.undp.org/is4

A collage of four photos showing low-cost air quality sensors installed in different locations, both indoors and outdoors.

Discussion session with students/participants of the pilot.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Is adopting a digital baseline #ESG metrics and tech-enabled disclosure tools the way forward to support #MSMEs? Find out with us as we reflect on the results of our Project Savannah pilot at #COP30! 📅 18 Nov 2025 🕙 09:00–10:00 (UTC–3) 🔗 Register on Maloca: forms.gle/7RKVph2G9T2B...

Poster of "Savannah at COP30: Expanding ESG Reporting for Micro and Small Companies", happening on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 7am (New York)/ 9am (Brasília)/ 8pm (Singapore). Learn all about our digital sustainability reporting pilot in Brazil in an hour on Maloca, your global gateway to COP30.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

UNDP's first-ever AI Week begins 17 November. Our opening session will gather global experts to explore how human-centered #AI can accelerate the SDGs while protecting rights and inclusion. 📆 17 November 2025 ⏲️ 9.30 - 10.30am EST Click here to register: bit.ly/44aZyWv

Event poster for "Human-Centered AI for Development Impact: Global Perspectives and Pathways" happening on 17 November 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30 AM EST. The poster features H.E. Prof. Dr. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchn (Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Morocco), Federic Werner (Chief, Strategy and Operations, TSB, ITU), Dr. Rebecca Homkes (Lecturer at London Business School and Duke Corporate Executive Education and Best-selling author of Survive, Reset, Thrive) and Niloy Banerjee (UNDP Ghana Resident Representative) as speakers, and Yu Ping Chan (Head of Digital Partnerships and Engagement at the UNDP Digital, AI & Innovation Hub) as the moderator.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Leveraging partnerships and innovation remains crucial for sustainable development. We had a fruitful past few weeks at the Singapore International Cyber Week, and at Temasek Trust's Leaders' Forum with @pik-potsdam.bsky.social's Johan #Rockström. Looking forward to catalyzing more collaboration!

A group photograph of participants at the GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting during the Singapore International Cyber Week 2025.

A group photograph at the Leaders' Forum with Prof Johan Rockström: Planetary Turning Point, organized by Temasek Trust.

A photograph of five individuals in business attire networking at the sidelines of the event.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Climate change can feel abstract - numbers make it real. Ahead of #COP30, let's make sense of the climate crisis with 30 science-backed numbers telling the real story. Find out why #ClimateCounts 🟰 go.undp.org/ClimateCounts

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Last week, we had an inspiring exchange with the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute Incubation Programme, exploring how innovation & youth leadership are driving health impact across Asia. It was encouraging to learn of their AI-driven & biosensor-based health solutions in various contexts💙

A collage of four photos with the SDG wheel in the middle. In a clockwise direction, the first photo shows discussions ongoing in a room, the next photo shows a monitoring device in action and the user interface of its associated mobile app. The third image is a group photo of all participants of the exchange, while the last image shows the interface of one of the presented solutions, "Rodent Watch", on a laptop screen.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Access to air quality data is critical for awareness of air pollution levels before steps can be taken to protect human health. #ClimateSky Together with the National Environment Agency, we designed a blog series exploring the real world application & potential of low-cost sensors: go.undp.org/wKL

A graphic listing the titles and hero images of the five blogs of the Air Pollution Blog Series. The first blog is titled "Leveraging Low-Cost Sensor (LCS) Solutions for Hyperlocal Air Quality Monitoring". The second blog is titled "Applications of LCS for Citizen Engagement and Air Pollution Mitigation". The third blog is on "Integrating LCS with Advanced Analyses and Applications for Improving Air Quality Management". The fourth is titled "Innovative Air Quality Monitoring in Singapore: Insights from a LCS Study by the National Environment Agency (NEA)". The last blog is titled "Enabling Access to Air Quality Data: Global Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting Products".

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

By joining our #DigitAllVoices campaign, you can help shape the future of the digital world. Share your questions about our digital future by September 19, and we will pass them on to technology sector leaders. ➡️ bit.ly/3VeAjOn

Ask leaders in tech about the digital future. Submit your question to Digital@UNGA by 19 September 2025.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Recently, we had the privilege to contribute to UN Global Compact Network Singapore's latest Business Carbon Report, discussing policy design approaches for carbon tax, & how digital tools can support the different phases of carbon tax adoption. Access the report: unglobalcompact.sg/tools-resour...

An image of the Singapore skyline, overlaid by the title of the report: "Singapore Business Carbon Report 2024", and a description: "Carbon reporting becomes business critical. From 2025, all Singapore-listed firms must disclose emissions. This regulatory shift is a pivotal step toward greater transparency and climate accountability. Download the report to learn more."

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Effective decarbonization is not only about adopting the right tools or frameworks. Learn more about the role of digital technologies and other considerations for making carbon markets work: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

Quote card featuring a comment by Celina Yong, Senior Regional Technical Advisor, UNDP: “High-integrity carbon markets require more than just carbon accounting. Countries need credible baselines, independent verification, safeguards for indigenous and local communities, and transparent registries to build trust and ensure benefits flow back to host countries.”

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

What does it take to turn climate ambition into action❓ Earlier, we held our Accelerator for Decarbonization Programme, inviting practitioners and partners to explore tools and exchange experiences for mutual learning. Check out the key takeaways: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

A quote card featuring a comment by Maitreyee Mukherjee, Research Fellow, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, LKYSPP: “You can’t just take a textbook version of carbon tax and assume it will work. You need to look at your institutions, your political economy, your data systems. That’s where the work really begins.”

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Recap blog and recording of our webinar is now available! Highlights include: ⚖️ How equitable urban design serves as the foundation for healthy cities 🌱 How UNDP is supporting locally-led climate adaptation in Bangladesh ☀️ Practical strategies for reducing urban heat 👉 undp.org/policy-centr...

Screenshot of the "Healthy Cities by Design: Green Infrastructure and Climate Resilience" Zoom webinar in progress, hosted by UNDP and the Centre for Liveable Cities on 22 July 2025.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

From the beginning, UNDP has pioneered solutions alongside partners to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. And as the world has evolved, so have we. Check out our history and milestones: feature.undp.org/undp-at-60/ #UNDP60

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

By placing people at the heart of experimentation, testbeds can help transform uncertainty into opportunity, build trust, and drive sustainable development. 💡 Find out how in our latest Handbook for Building People-Centric Testbeds: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

An infographic featuring the UN SDG colour wheel, with a paragraph alongside each SDG explaining how testbeds contribute to achieving that particular goal.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

In shaping smarter cities, an expanded digital and innovation toolkit is essential. #OpenSource tools are important additions that can improve: ✅Transparency ✅Agility ✅Resident engagement More on how open source can drive sustainable urban development 👉 go.undp.org/o2H

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Several cities have used #digitaltwins to understand, monitor, simulate and optimize urban systems. Through the Punggol Digital District in Singapore, learn how a 50-hectare business park can be transformed into a living lab for sustainability and innovation: go.undp.org/wx7 📹: dConstruct Robotics

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

How do we put 'Responsible AI' into action and impact? In our latest blog with GovTech Singapore and AI Singapore, we discuss how AI governance tools, AI skills and capabilities development help to unlock AI's potential in advancing #sustainabledevelopment for all. Read here: go.undp.org/wc6

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Creating smarter cities goes far beyond deploying technology. While #smartcities focus on deploying technical solutions to urban challenges, #smartercities seek to enhance the wellbeing of its residents. How can we guide the development of people-centered smarter cities? go.undp.org/wiH

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

How can we drive financial inclusion through Central Bank Digital Currencies? We recently released a methodology paper unpacking the 5 steps of CBDC implementation, alongside an online learning session with the authors & experts from the Reserve Bank of India. 📄Read the full paper: go.undp.org/wwo

Screenshot of the online learning session underway with a slide showing a table of how CBDCs compare to other forms of digital and non-digital currencies on the left. On the right is a column of speakers who participated in the webinar, namely, Heng Wang (Professor of Law, Singapore Management University), Thomas Beloe (Director, UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub), Prerna Saxena (Head of Asia Pacific, Better Than Cash Alliance), Sirin Kumar (General Manager, FinTech Department, RBI), and Swapnil Kumar Shanu, Assistant General Manager, RBI).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

#PrecisionAgriculture 🌱 can help improve productivity, yields, and support smarter decision making. But more can be done to its accessibility to smallholder farmers 👩‍🌾 globally. ➡️ Learn more in our latest article: go.undp.org/w4t #foodsystems #SustainableAgriculture

Cover of the fourth article of our Novel Agrifood Technologies for Sustainable Development Series, titled "How Precision Agriculture can Play a Transformative Role in Smallholder Food Production", featuring motifs of drones and irrigation systems in agriculture.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

As we confront growing climate risks and urbanization, reimagining the built environment is increasingly a necessity. Next week, we'll be exploring how cities can use climate-responsive design and digital innovation to build healthier urban environments. Join us on Zoom 👉 bit.ly/hcdgicr

Poster of the webinar titled "Healthy Cities by Design: Green Infrastructure and Climate Resilience", with details of the speakers: Tan Shin Bin (Assistant Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore), Yugesh Pradhanang (International Programme Manager, UNDP Bangladesh), and Cristina Kuo Lin (Divisional Director, Atelier Ten, an SJ company). The event will be held on 22 July 2025, 4pm (Singapore time).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

We just wrapped up the first edition of our Accelerator Program on Harnessing Innovation in Decarbonization Policies! A big thank you to all trainers and participants for joining us on this journey to explore how carbon pricing and innovation can drive climate action. Some highlights below ⬇️

Infographic summarizing the key takeaways of the four sessions of the Accelerator Program, together with screenshots of the sessions in progress. Session 1 was on Carbon Pricing in an Evolving Carbon Economy, Session 2 on CBAM Fair Pathways for Developing Countries, Session 3 on Carbon Markets and Analytics, and Session 4 on Country Insights and Digital Innovations for Decarbonization.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

As cities expand, emerging tech offer both new opportunities and challenges. However, their success depends on thoughtful implementation. Our latest blog explores how people-centred approaches are shaping smarter, more inclusive, and resilient cities: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

A collage of various urban initiatives and projects by UNDP in different parts of the world.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

At the “Leadership & Governance in this Era of Digital Technologies” FOSS for Good Executive Program with MFA Singapore & UNDP Digital Capacity Lab! This unique opportunity brought officials from 17 FOSS member states in town, fostering an exchange of practical experiences on #digitaltransformation

Mr Joe Hooper, Director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development, delivering opening remarks at the programme.

A man conducting a demonstration involving a circuit board in front of a group of participants.

A group of participants in a green screen room.

A formal group photograph of all attendees.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

📣 Summary and recording now available! Together with the Centre for Liveable Cities, we invited an international panel of experts from industry and academia to explore cross-domain solutions to sustainable urban mobility. 📺 Watch the video and read the lecture report: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

Screenshot of our Zoom webinar titled 'A Cross-Domain Approach to Sustainable Urban Mobility'. The slide shows three event highlights listed: 1. Discover how digital tools and policy reforms shape urban transport systems. 2. Learn how smart solutions inform city planning and decision-making. 3. Join researchers and experts to explore scalable ideas for sustainable urban futures. At the side, there is a column showing the videos of the six speakers.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

At UNDP, we recognize the potential of #deeptech 🧪 to tackle some of the most complex development challenges. That’s why our new report provides a global scan of deep tech ecosystems, offering actionable insights for governments, ecosystem enablers, and innovators: go.undp.org/Uuy

Screenshot of our internal Zoom webinar on Global Deep Tech Ecosystems: Catalyzing Innovation for Sustainable Development. The slide shows select pages of the report, and a QR code that leads to the report download. At the side, there is a column showing the videos of the five speakers.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

📢 Join us in Singapore on 11 July to launch the @undp.org and @ihrb.bsky.social toolkit on building responsible smart cities, designed to help governments and businesses center 🎯 equity, accountability and participation in digital urban solutions. Register 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aqJvwFRDDP

Event poster of "Building Responsible Smart Cities: A Toolkit for Public and Private Sector Action" happening on 11 July 2025 from 9am to 12pm in Singapore.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🌱Save the date for our upcoming webinar on Healthy Cities by Design: Green Infrastructure and Climate Resilience! As climate threats intensify, integrating resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions becomes crucial for protecting public health. Learn more with us on 22 July: bit.ly/hcdgicr

Event poster of the Healthy Cities by Design Zoom webinar, which will be held on 22 July 2025 at 4pm (Singapore time). The poster features an image of a building with lush greenery and a description box that says: Explore how digital innovation and climate-responsive design can be harnessed as part of a systems approach to urban health. Draw insights from existing initiatives that integrate climate considerations into urban planning.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Excellent conversations around "When Machine's Decide: Who Do you Trust?" at #SuperAI! Alongside Feedzai, NTU and A*STAR in Singapore, we unpacked what trust means from a cultural, subjective, and use-case perspective, and the value of leveraging existing sectoral accountability mechanisms.

Photo collage of the panel on stage at SuperAI 2025, featuring Nuno Sebastião (Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Feedzai), Joe Hooper (Director, UNDP Global Centre Singapore), Angela Chee (Director, Special Projects AI, A*STAR I²R) and Chi Hung Chi (Senior Principal Research Scientist, Nanyang Technological University).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Thoughtful policy design and digital solutions can strengthen #carbontax systems to achieve climate mitigation targets, gain political acceptance, and promote social equity. Examine how countries are blending instruments and leveraging digital tools to enhance implementation: go.undp.org/3J2

A collage of illustrations that represent each of the 10 case studies in the report titled "Carbon Tax in an Evolving Carbon Economy". The case studies examine carbon tax implementation in Singapore, Chile, Colombia, British Columbia, Sweden, South Africa, France, Switzerland and Australia.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

⚛️ As quantum technologies transition from lab to real-world applications, they're creating powerful tools for sustainable development. 🧪 Find out how quantum technologies are showing promise in healthcare, climate, energy, and institutional resilience: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

An infographic explaining briefly what quantum tech is, and why it matters for SDGs, with use cases in healthcare, climate, disaster response and secure communications, along with a short description on how quantum technology is gaining momentum globally.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🛰️ Reimagining city development with space technology? From satellite imagery that tracks green cover to advanced radar technology mapping land subsidence, space-based solutions can help cities become more resilient and sustainable ➡️ Read our latest deep tech blog here: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

An infographic showcasing three space tech that can help build sustainable cities: Synthetic Aperture Radar, Edge-AI, and Space-Based Solar Power

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Access to data can help spur action against air pollution! 📡 Across the globe, communities are turning to open-access air quality data to forecast air pollution events and push for cleaner, healthier cities. 🧪 Learn more about the resources available: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

AI-generated image of a colourful globe in the middle surrounded by data visualization charts

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

🤝 Excited to be collaborating with AI Singapore to expand access to AI learning and bridge the digital divide! Together, we'll be bringing the #AI4Good program beyond Singapore to support six pilot countries across Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

MOU Signing Ceremony between AI Singapore and UNDP. In the front row, Joe Hooper (Director, UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development) and Koo Sengmeng (Director, AI Talent Development, AISG) are seated and holding a copy of the signed MOU each. In the second row stands Robert Opp (Chief Digital Officer, UNDP) and Prof Mohan Kankanhalli (Deputy Executive Chairman, AISG).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

⌛️ Happening tomorrow! Join the conversation at SGInnovate as Robert Opp from UNDP, Prof Lee Poh Seng from the Energy Studies Institute, and Rita Abdellatifi from Microsoft rethink data infrastructure in an era of climate urgency and AI expansion. Save your spot: www.sginnovate.com/event/green-...

Poster of the event titled "Green Data in Asia: Can the Region Balance Digital Growth with Sustainability?", happening on 28 May 2025, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at 32 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059911. The fireside chat will (a) Examine the implications of the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure across Asia; (b) Explore practical technology and operational levers for greener data; and (c) Set out policy and finance pathways that encourage green digital transformation.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚶 🚴 🚌 The 8th #UNGRSW just passed us by, dedicated to the theme “Make walking and cycling safe.” Looking for practical insights on how cities can leverage tech and innovation to advance sustainable active mobility? Join our webinar happening today! undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Poster of the webinar titled "A Cross-Domain Approach to Sustainable Urban Mobility", with details of the speakers: Lynette Cheah (Professor and Chair of Sustainable Transport, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia), Ray Krishna (Head of Department, Ramboll Mobility Singapore), Alexandru Pelivan (Programme Manager, EU4Moldova, UNDP Moldova) and Ina Olearciuc (Interim Director, Ungheni Intercommunity Development Association, Moldova). The event will be held on 20 May 2025, 4pm (Singapore time).

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

📟 How can we rethink data infrastructure in an era of climate urgency and AI expansion? On 28 May, join our fireside chat at SGInnovate, with Robert Opp and Prof Lee Poh Seng as we discuss practical tech levers and pathways for greener data. 📅 Sign up now: www.sginnovate.com/event/green-...

Event poster for "Green Data in Asia: Can the Region Balance Digital Growth with Sustainability?", held on 28 May 2025 from 6pm to 7.30pm, at 32 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059911. The event features a fireside chat with Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer of UNDP and Professor Lee Poh Seng, Executive Director of Energy Studies Institutes, NUS.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

How can we leverage technology and innovation to advance sustainable and future-ready urban mobility in developing cities? Hear from the government, academia and industry in our webinar on 20 May, as we explore scalable urban solutions! Save the date: bit.ly/acdasum

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

“Shared global challenges require shared solutions and actions, and working together.” At the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025 on Monday, @undp.org’s Susan Brown reflected on the need for co-designed solutions to build the future that we want, more so in our current moment of deep uncertainty.

United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Director, Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, UNDP, Susan Brown, speaking on shaping innovation and creating resilience on stage at the Philanthropy Asia Summit.

Close up shot of Susan Brown during her speech.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A new survey in @undp.org’s #HDR2025 finds that while 1 in 5 people currently use Artificial Intelligence, 2 in 3 in lower-HDI countries expect to adopt it for education, health, or work within the next year. The democratization of AI is already underway. Learn more: report.hdr.undp.org

A graph showing that the share of population in the "Low and medium" HDI group actually using AI in the past month is 14.4%, and that there is an expected increase in the use of AI in one year to 66.1%. For the "High" HDI group, the share of population actually using AI in the past month is 23.6%, and the share of population using AI in one year is expected to be 68.9%. As for the "Very High" HDI group, the share of population actually using AI in the past month is 19%, and the share of population expected to be using AI in one year is 45.9%.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

AI has quickly moved from niche technology to a cornerstone of people’s lives. How can we harness it to enhance #HumanDevelopment? On 6 May, join @undp.org, @belgiummfa.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu for the launch of #HDR2025 to explore these themes. bit.ly/HDR2025Livestream

Event poster on the global launch of the 2025 Human Development Report on 6 May 10:30am CET.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🚲 How can cities tackle congestion, pollution, and inequality while preparing for a low-carbon future? 💻 Join us on Zoom on 20 May 2025 as we explore scalable and future-ready urban mobility solutions with Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities! Registrations now open: bit.ly/acdasum

Poster of the Zoom webinar titled "A Cross-Domain Approach to Sustainable Urban Mobility", scheduled for 20 May 2025 at 4pm (Singapore time). There are three event highlights listed: 1. Discover how digital tools and policy reforms shape urban transport systems. 2. Learn how smart solutions inform city planning and decision-making. 3. Join researchers and experts to explore scalable ideas for sustainable urban futures. The poster also includes an image of an urban street crossing with pedestrians walking and cycling.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Advancing low-cost air quality monitoring in Viet Nam! Last week, we landed in Hanoi to explore how low-cost sensors (LCS) can be used to enhance air quality awareness and promote community engagement. More on how we're tackling air pollution through LCS: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

A group photo taken in a classroom after a presentation.

Our Air Pollution Expert, Khairunnisa Yahya, giving a presentation.

A group photo at the United Nations office in Viet Nam.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

🗨️ Can #opensource be a critical ingredient in shaping #smartercities? 📂 From Cambodia to India to Mexico, numerous cities have demonstrated the benefits of adopting open source solutions in urban transformation. Find out more: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

Two females interacting with a large upright board that has many colorful envelopes stuck on it, as part of the Sitee to City event by UNDP and Urbanco.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🔓 How can we unlock the potential of solid-state batteries for development? These innovative batteries may hold the promise to meet the rising demand for EVs, as well as to enhance renewable energy infrastructure Read more as we mark #OurPowerOurPlanet this #EarthDay 🧪 www.undp.org/policy-centr...

An infographic highlighting the differences between solid-state batteries (SSBs) and traditional batteries. SSBs have higher energy density, quicker charging, and are potentially safer with lower risk of combustion, and are lighter as they can be stacked in a single casing.

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

✨ Are our futures entangled? We wrapped up an inspiring event with SGInnovate on #WorldQuantumDay this week, where we discussed how quantum technologies can become powerful tools for sustainable development! 🧪 Find out more in our latest #deeptech blog with Microsoft: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

A GIF of scenes at the Quantum Tech and SDGs event on 14 April 2025

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UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @undptech.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

“Maritime decarbonisation is a journey of innovation and collaboration.” - Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Although alternative-energy-disadvantaged, Singapore is making strides towards decarbonisation via a multi-pronged strategy: www.undp.org/policy-centr...

An infographic highlighting some Goals and Actions captured in the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint and the Maritime Singapore Green Initiatives.

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