It was insightful and a pleasure engaging with our UNDP team in Botswana 🇧🇼 on the sidelines of the first Africa Biodiversity Summit. I am inspired by your clear sense of purpose and determination to make a lasting impact, where no one is left behind and where innovation supports

#AFBS25 #actlocalthinkglobal #Agenda2030 #Agenda2063 @Lovita_Ram @UNDPAfrica @BWGovernment @GEF_SGP @theGEF

Across Africa our shared ecosystems are more than landscapes — they are the backbone of livelihoods & resilience. When we see nature-based solutions as investments, not costs, we unlock the power of collective stewardship for a nature-positive Africa. 🌍🌱 #RECAP📽️ #AFBS2025

It was a pleasure to meet with H.E Elias M. Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on the sidelines of the Africa Biodiversity Summit, in Gaborone. I reaffirmed @UNDP’s commitment to operationalizing the MoU signed with SADC in Feb. 2025.

The “Africa We Want” will be underpinned by innovation and technology, and the agency of our young people. It was truly inspiring to witness @UBBotswana's investment in young people through the @timbuktooafrica University Unipod. The intentionality of creating spaces within the

Thank you, Hon. Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, for an insightful meeting. I congratulate the country for the timely and comprehensive nationwide consultative process towards the development of Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme and

What an inspiring evening @UBBotswana Innovation Unipod where young ppl shared their ideas with guests from the govt, private sector & @UN_Botswana. On behalf of @UNDPAfrica, @mznaab commended 🇧🇼for nurturing homegrown solutions to drive scalable impact. @timbuktooafrica

My reflections from this morning’s session on Unlocking Private Capital for Biodiversity at the first Africa Biodiversity Summit in Gaborone 🇧🇼 Biodiversity is not just a heritage. It is the foundation of livelihoods, resilience and long-term prosperity. Across our continent,

Biodiversity is not just a national treasure; it is a shared economic foundation. Under the Nature Pledge & Climate Promise, @UNDPAfrica supports African govts in connecting biodiversity finance with climate action, land restoration & transition agendas. 💬@mznaab #AFBS25

Powerful insights from finance, policy & business leaders on unlocking private capital for nature-positive growth across Africa. The future of biodiversity finance is collaborative, inclusive, and urgent. @StanbicBankBW #ClimateAction #SDGs #AFBS2025 #ForPeopleForPlanet

🌍Nature needs bold investment. We’re live at #AFBS exploring how private capital can unlock nature-positive growth across Africa. 📷 Finance, policy & business leaders are shaping the future of biodiversity finance. @UNDPSouthAfrica #bio4prosperity #Agenda2063

Can local wisdom and gender equality drive global biodiversity goals? 🌍 Today at #AFBS, our @GEF_SGP hosts a side event on how small grants empower communities to lead conservation. Let’s rethink biodiversity - from the grassroots up. ⏲️10:45 AM. @UNDPAfrica @_AfricanUnion

O amogetswe Dr. @mznaab, Dir @UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa, to 🇧🇼 - 1st Africa #BiodiversitySummit hosted by @BWGovernment & @_AfricanUnion. The summit provides African political leadership on biodiversity governance & contributions to global negotiations. @UNDPClimate

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UNDP & SADC co-hosted the 46th WSRG meeting to advance #WaterGovernance in Southern Africa 🌍. With 15 shared river basins serving 345M+ people, this platform drives cooperation, resilience & youth empowerment through water innovation. #Agenda2063 #SharedProsperity 💧

This week, we participated in the Africa Circular Economy Annual Meeting, exploring learning, partnerships, and circular economy opportunities in 🇧🇼— advancing national priorities and Africa’s circularity agenda through regional and continental collaboration. #CircularEconomy 🌍

Kasane hosts the 9th #GEFReplenishment Meeting! Since 1995, Botswana has received US$38.5M in GEF grants across 21 projects. Today’s active portfolio: US$10.2M unlocking US$32.7M in co-financing. Proudly supported by @UNDP & @theGEF. #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

🇧🇼 Reimagining local governance for sustainable dev! At today’s symposium, leaders & partners charted a bold path for agile, citizen-centric institutions aligned with #Agenda2063. Local action remains key to global progress. 🌍 #ActLocalThinkGlobal - https://t.co/gAzd9qgfWM

A 2-day UN retreat kickstarts a new journey for UN Botswana on its next 5-year Cooperation Framework with Republic of Botswana aligned with Govt. national priorities @UNDP_Botswana

🚀 Big news from UniPod! We’ve launched the Wadhwani–Ignite Entrepreneurship Program in Botswana — a 12–14 week startup “gym” to turn bold ideas into ventures. With global curriculum, 24/7 AI tutor & mentorship, 15 projects are already on board. The future is bright! 🔥