Human development has a multidimensional environmental vision that integrates economic, social and environmental aspects.
“The time has come for change. The choice about our future is not between people or nature, it is both or neither”, Achim Steiner, UNDP, administrator.
Integrated crises require integrated solutions
We are in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, a crisis that knows no borders and has intergenerational impacts.
UNDP as a connector at the nexus of climate, nature and society plays a critical role in addressing the interconnected crises, our integrated approach underscores that solutions to these crises are interlinked and essential to achieving sustainable development.
Nature is the foundation of human well-being and prosperity. It has the power to contribute to poverty eradication and sustainable development.
We need a transformation of the way we live, work and cooperate, for this, three changes must be driven:
Behavioral change
Include nature in the accounts
Harness the power of nature
Close gender gaps and promote women’s environmental leadership. Recognizing and valuing women as agents of change with differentiated knowledge and contributions is an opportunity to advance climate action and sustainable development.
UNDP delivers solutions on the ground
With a presence in more than 170 countries, UNDP offers integrated solutions on development, climate and nature. It supports action at all levels, from high-level policy formulation to action on the ground.