Meanwhile in #Mauritius a fantastic way to kick start the weekend with #ShetoSheScience session My topic today: The mysterious & fascinating lives of plant roots Such an engaging discussion with young ladies aged 10 - 13y #womeninscience #girlsinscience #IDWGS #womeninSTEM

2nd visit of the MV Plastic Odyssey to Mauritius, aligned with the official visit of @EmmanuelMacron. A proud moment for @SGPMauritius @UNDPMauritius as the crew confirms the uptake of our two innovative projects as on-board solutions to single-use plastics

Applications are now open for the Germany–@CGIAR+ PhD and Junior Scientist Programs! Gain hands-on research experience, mentorship, and global collaboration opportunities in sustainable agriculture and climate action. 📅 Junior Scientist deadline: 15 November Apply: 🔗

From farm to market, agriculture is Sub-Saharan Africa’s untapped jobs engine. Explore the data and discover how investing in a agriculture can drive growth and job creation: https://t.co/7g95OSo5DV

[1/2]An inception workshop under @theGEF-@UNDP Sustainable Land Management Project marked a key milestone in raising awareness & building capacity for sustainable land management in Mauritius & Rodrigues Learn how it supports climate resilience & #SDG15👇 https://t.co/5lK2wkKZIW

[2/2] 🌳Bringing together partners from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector, the initiative aims to: ���Champions an inclusive approach to strengthen knowledge ✅Inspire behavioural change ✅Promote the sustainable use of land resources.

Career Day at École du Nord🇲🇺with ‘les élèves de 3e' on 16/10/25 was enriching. Invited students to guess my job via photos. Shared insights of my career & training that shaped it, highlighting work in academia, UN agencies, Slow fashion & #STEM advocacy #Science opens doors!

Forests host most of Earth’s biodiversity, but millions of hectares are lost each year. This #publication shows how countries can mainstream biodiversity in forestry through sustainable policies and practices. Read:🔗 https://t.co/UHjCrrV8M0 #Trees4Resilience #IUCNCongress

OUT NOW 📢 Two new FAO publications spotlight women in Ghana’s agrifood systems & the urgent need to bridge gender gaps 🌾👩🏾‍🌾 Read here 👉 https://t.co/kv9pooq9YS & https://t.co/9V43cRUKJz #GenderEquality #AgrifoodSystems

[1/2] Towards energy self-sufficiency in Rodrigues! ☀️ From 22–24 September, @UNDPMauritius, in collaboration with the CEB & the Rodrigues Regional Assembly ramped up efforts under @theGCF 'Low Carbon Economy' project to boost #RenewableEnergy on the island.🔋

Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar potential and a $190B clean energy opportunity. Decentralized solutions, digital & AI, and local value chains can transform energy systems - placing Africa at the heart of the global sustainable energy revolution. #EnergyFireside #Youth

At the @OAFLAD #UNGA80 side event, I welcomed the campaign on ‘Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict’. @UNDPAfrica stands ready to accompany 🌍 Africa’s First Ladies on this important journey to advance the continent’s development.

#UnstoppableAfrica just kicked off here in NYC The next 2 days will be our space to amplify Africa’s voices, innovations & visions for the future Join live on YouTube & don’t miss “Africa’s Innovation Reset”, @UNDP’s #timbuktoo event tomorrow at 3 pm ➡️ https://t.co/bJ05H70Y00

[1/2] How does the language of leadership inspire action?🎤 @UNDP & the Ministry of Financial Services were pleased to host a powerful keynote on Storytelling for Success with renowned speechwriter Simon Lancaster - attended by the Hon. Prime Minister, MPs & development partners

Day4⃣0⃣ In the 1970s, Frank E. Boaten put Ghana🇬🇭 on the global map at the UN, chairing the First Committee & steering talks on arms control & security. #UN80Ghana🇬🇭

What makes #UnstoppableAfrica? It’s our people: African women breaking barriers, youth driving change, farmers feeding nations, and communities building peace — advancing Agenda 2063 and the SDGs for everyone. #GABI @GlobalAfricaBiz @globalcompact

Conservation biologist Andrea Marshall (@queenofmantas) just confirmed a new species of manta ray — Mobula yarae — that can grow as big as a van! 🚐🌊 It’s only the 3rd manta species ever identified. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/eGzT7iaioU #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

[1/2] From 1–5 September, @UNDPMauritius & the National Parks & Conservation Services, conducted a strategic mission to #Rodrigues🇲🇺 under the Global Biodiversity Framework project. Learn how this project is supporting biodiversity protection efforts👇 https://t.co/kD2dLnw3pC

Glaciers are melting. The clock is ticking. But with collective action, we can preserve these irreplaceable reservoirs of water, heritage and life. Here’s why glaciers matter and how we can protect them: https://t.co/sSQKNO30gn

Less than 5 years remain to meet the 2030 Agenda. Current #FoodSystems are failing people & planet. At #AFSForum2025, leaders, youth & innovators will show how change is happening now, not decades from now.

And so, it begins! From Dakar, Senegal, the #AFSForum2025 unites Africa and the world around one mission: transforming food systems for a resilient, innovative, and sustainable future. This is Africa’s moment.​ Welcome to the AFS Forum 2025.​ #AFSForum2025 #OurFoodOurFuture