Douglas Webb
@DougUNDP
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Resident Representative @UNDPGeorgia PhD. Own views.
Tbilisi
Joined July 2012
Thanks and appreciation to @UNDPGeorgia and I look forward to working with you, @ungeorgia and all our partners to further human development in π¬πͺ
A warm welcome to Douglas Webb @DougUNDP, who is taking the helm as UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in π¬πͺ! His impressive background in global health & environmental sustainability will enhance our efforts to support Georgia's journey towards #SustainableDevelopment for all.
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Celebrating Georgia's remarkable cultural milestone! On 10 Dec, @UNESCO added the countryβs ancient wheat culture to the #IntangibleHeritage List. Proud that @UNDP & @GEF_SGP supported the early efforts to revive Georgiaβs endemic grains. πΏ Learn more: https://t.co/Xu59VwvX3y
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6-Sec MINITOON 'Binni & Blip' - 'Slurple Juice' Should Blip trust Binni's Slurple? (Ep.4/17) Grok & Munchimonster 'Space giggles for wee ones!
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A new edition of our #HumanRightsTalks with @EUinGeorgia! In Kutaisi, renowned writer Dato Turashvili joined 100+ young people & civil society representatives for an open dialogue on how literature inspires a quest for freedom. πͺπΊπΊπ³ #HumanRights4All β‘οΈ https://t.co/9Yo7dRKS1z
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Citizen science in action!π With @DanishMFA, we brought together 20 teenagers from Khobi & Poti for a Digital Ambassadorsβ Camp. They're learning how to explore green tech to track air, water, noise & pollution. #CitizenScience
#GreenTransition π©π°πΊπ³ https://t.co/DXYsMYkF24
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A first for π¬πͺ! Mariam Berikelashvili, a woman with Down syndrome, shared her story at the European Parliament. βI have feelings, dreams, goals. It's my right to have a job & independent life.β With @EUinGeorgia, UNDP is proud to support her quest for #HumanRights & #Equality.
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Lowest price for USA-made 100% organic cotton shorts @ATGUSAMade I hope these inspire someone out there to build closer to home, wherever that is.
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Georgiaβs climate future is in good hands! W/ support from UNDP & @SwedeninGE, 300+ young climate ambassadors & green scholars are stepping up with bold ideas & practical solutions. Now, theyβre ready to turn ambition into action. β‘οΈ https://t.co/A3st03MFEy πΊπ³πΈπͺ #Youth4Climate
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Good to see β¦@GeorgiaToday_GTβ© covering the plastics ban in #Georgia and considering it a business opportunity- β¦@UNDPGeorgiaβ© agrees β¦@UNDPβ©
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Kicking off #HumanRights month at the Tbilisi International Film Festival! With @EUinGeorgia, UNDP is proud to support a vibrant space where creativity drives dialogue & powerful stories spark change. π₯ Hereβs to films that inspire, challenge, unite. πͺπΊπΊπ³ #StandUp4HumanRights
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Violence has #NoExcuse! 1 in 5 men in π¬πͺ believe women should tolerate violence to preserve family unity. Economic independence is a strong protection against violence. With access to skills, finance & fair opportunities, women gain autonomy. Exploreπ https://t.co/AphPXzUlao
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π UH Rainbowβs research teams are shaping the future of pediatric care through hundreds of studies, global collaborations and groundbreaking discoveries that redefine whatβs possible β helping children everywhere thrive.
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In 5β£ Georgian cities, citizens are pitching eco-smart ideas through #CityChallenge: π Batumi: energy tiles π± Telavi: eco trails βοΈ Kutaisi: air monitors βοΈ Khobi: solar eco spaces β»οΈ Poti: recycling Next step? Prototyping with @EUinGeorgia, @DanishMFA, UNDP #GreenTransition
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Curious & motivated youth from Kakheti & Kvemo Kartli joined our camp to learn, build connections, exchange ideas & shape new ones. In focus: #HumanRights, #GenderEquality & community engagement. πΊπ³π³π΄πΈπͺ Organised by UNDP & @UNFPAGeorgia w/ support from @noradno & @SwedeninGE.
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Deeply inspired by the vibrant youth of Samtskhe-Javakheti! At a recent meeting w/ @NorwayAmbGeoArm & @DougUNDP, young people revealed the very best of future leadership: commitment, passion, drive to uplift their communities & country. πΊπ³π³π΄ Learn more: https://t.co/4Juvyl9D40
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For the first time, #youth is helping shape Georgiaβs #NDC. And theyβre asking the big questions: π’ How do we turn the climate crisis into climate success? UNDP is committed to keeping this vital conversation alive. β‘οΈ https://t.co/siQT5hohAh
#ClimatePromise #COP30
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Californiaβs mental health diversion law was meant to move some defendants from jail into treatment. But on the ground, the same law is producing very different outcomes across the state.
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From climate risk assessment to low-carbon demo farms with solar dryers & composting, communities are building resilience in Khobiπ¬πͺ Led by Rural Communities Development Agency w/ support from UNDP & @DanishMFA π©π°πΊπ³Learn more about #GreenTransition work: https://t.co/DXYsMYlcRC
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Two Georgian artists, Mari Kakhurishvili & Gamez, are rethinking the future of urban life with @UNDPEurasia Their vision is bold & vibrant: cities that are safe, inclusive & green, engines of #GreenTransition. π Letβs make it real! ποΈ #CityImaginarium: https://t.co/YPAWUgPfgd
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Guess the city, reimagined by Georgian artist Gamez: β¨ Clean π³ Green π§β𦽠Inclusive π Coastal π‘ Entrepreneurial π People & planet-friendly Itβs Poti, stepping boldly into #GreenTransition w/ support from @UNDPEurasia & @DanishMFA ποΈ #CityImaginarium: https://t.co/YPAWUgPN5L
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Georgia recycles only 1.48% of its waste, nearly 8x less than the EU average. In Zugdidi, @UNDPAccLabs proves that tech + behavioural change can turn trash into tokens & drive circularity. β»οΈ Read the blog by @NitaGegeshidze: https://t.co/RpDoCmJiWV
#COP30 #CircularEconomy
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For Hikari, co-writer and director of "Rental Family," working with Brendan Fraser was as lovely as she dreamed. Listen to the full conversation with @thehikarism on the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast. "Rental Family" is in theaters now from @searchlightpics
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Delighted again to meet these fantastic Ukranians, resilient in the face of adversity, responsible, entrepreneurial and very successful. π©πͺ mobilized almost USD 700.000,-- to support starting πΊπ¦ refugee business in π¬πͺ. Thanks to @UNDPGeorgia & @CARE for great cooperation.
Inspired by refugee entrepreneurs rebuilding lives & strengthening communities! With @GermanyDiplo funding via @UNDP & @CARE: πΉ 68 launched businesses πΉ 208 trained πΉ 428 received legal/financial guidance Impact? 50% profit margin & 552% ROI β‘οΈ https://t.co/juOFTNUlHv
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Bright young minds from Khobi & Potiπ¬πͺ joined our e-services camp as part of the digital ambassadors' programme. π©π°πΊπ³ Powered by UNDP & @DanishMFA, the camp explored digital platforms & mobile e-services. π Learn about our work for #GreenTransition: https://t.co/DXYsMYkF24
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Determination & hard work are driving Ukrainian-led businesses in Kutaisi, creating jobs & boosting the economy. With support from @GermanyDiplo, @CARE & @UNDP, refugee entrepreneurs are building sustainable livelihoods in Georgiaπ https://t.co/juOFTNUlHv ππ #StandWithUkraine
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Welcome to eco-smart Kutaisi! @EUinGeorgia & UNDP help the city reimagine its future β cleaner streets, greener transport, smart energy, engaged citizens. At #EuropeDay, we invited local youth to celebrate this inspiring journey. πͺπΊπΊπ³ https://t.co/DzDWa2jggE π #WorldCitiesDay
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