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As the UN's global development organization, UNDP has a normative global mission, as a pro-poor development agency, to promote human rights, gender and the MDGs. As a cornerstone of its work, UNDP connects partner countries to knowledge, experience and resource networks that build capacity for pro-poor growth and human development. Further, as part of the UN Reforms process, UNDP has a mandate to lead the UN in system-wide coordination.

UNDP BIOFIN joined partner institutions at the 4th National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference, where conversations cen...
10/09/2026

UNDP BIOFIN joined partner institutions at the 4th National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference, where conversations centered on creating livelihoods through conservation, growing biodiversity-based businesses and finding new ways to finance nature-positive projects.

We showcased the BIOFIN Finance Resource Explorer (FIRE) and the DBSA Biodiversity Investment Facility—tools that can help turn conservation priorities into investable projects.

The conference also featured the launch of the GEF-8-funded “Conservation, Development and Livelihoods for Thriving People and Nature” project and a validation session for “Securing Nature’s Contribution to People and Livelihoods.”

By placing communities at the center of conservation and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, we can build a future where both people and nature thrive.

08/09/2026

Mandisi Heshu sees a future in animation that is both creative and purposeful.

As part of the Independent Animators Programme at the UNDP Africa timbuktooafrica Creatives Hub, he is building the skills to develop his own voice and explore the kind of stories he wants to bring to the screen.

🎥 Mandisi shares what he hopes to achieve through animation.

At the Climate Resilience in Johannesburg Roundtable, UNDP BIOFIN joined the World Resources Institute, the City of Joha...
04/09/2026

At the Climate Resilience in Johannesburg Roundtable, UNDP BIOFIN joined the World Resources Institute, the City of Johannesburg and other partners to discuss an integrated approach combining river and wetland restoration, groundwater management and measures to reduce water losses.

Participants explored the project’s proposed scope and expected outcomes, as well as the financing, partnerships and preparation needed to move it towards implementation.

The discussion highlighted the importance of managing Johannesburg’s rivers, groundwater and water infrastructure as one connected system; and investing in both nature and infrastructure to build a more water-secure city.

Big challenges need shared solutions. Our 2026–2030 Country Programme is rooted in collaboration—bringing together ideas...
03/09/2026

Big challenges need shared solutions.

Our 2026–2030 Country Programme is rooted in collaboration—bringing together ideas, expertise and resources to turn South Africa’s development priorities into action.

By working across sectors and listening to communities, we can deliver solutions that are inclusive, responsive and sustainable.

Partnerships are how plans become progress.

🔗Discover how partnerships will drive our work from 2026 to 2030. Read more through the link in our bio.

01/09/2026

What can museums, culture and creativity contribute to a country’s future? A lot more than we sometimes imagine. 🇱🇷🇿🇦

We welcomed Liberia’s Minister of State, Hon. Hadja Mamaka Bility, and her delegation, accompanied by UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Mamadou Dia.

The delegation is in South Africa on a learning visit to explore the country’s museums and cultural institutions as Liberia works to strengthen its own cultural infrastructure and grow its creative economy.

The conversation looked at how museums can preserve history, strengthen national identity and help countries tell their own stories. It also explored how investing in culture and creativity can support jobs, tourism and new economic opportunities.

The visit opened the door to future collaboration between Liberia and South Africa, including connections with UNDP’s timbuktoo Creatives work.

🎥 Watch highlights from the visit.

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31/08/2026

From the innovators, traders and strategists who came before us to a new generation developing globally competitive ideas, Africa’s legacy of innovation continues. 🎙️

Missed an episode of ? Catch up via the link in our bio.

Which episode stood out to you the most? Let us know in the comments👇🏾

Africa has the minerals. But how do we make sure the opportunities stay and grow here too? That means looking beyond ext...
28/08/2026

Africa has the minerals. But how do we make sure the opportunities stay and grow here too?

That means looking beyond extraction — to what happens next: adding value locally, building skills, creating jobs and using technologies like AI to open up new possibilities across the critical minerals value chain.

At the 4th African Critical Minerals Summit, UNDP’s Nokutula Mhene joined Leanne Manas for a conversation on beneficiation, AI and what it will take to ensure Africa’s mineral wealth creates opportunities that reach its people.

Because the real value of Africa’s critical minerals should also be measured by the opportunities they create for Africans.

South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about what we protec...
28/08/2026

South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about what we protect, how industries evolve, where investment flows and who benefits from the change
 
Through our 2026-2030 Country Programme, we will work alongside government, communities and partners to protect biodiversity, advance a just energy transition, support greener industries and mobilize climate finance.
 
🔗Learn more through the link in our bio.

25/08/2026

Beyond the Desk with Kie Inoue!

Meet Kie, an Innovation and Enterprise Support Officer at UNDP South Africa. Through timbuktoo Africa, she works with young entrepreneurs, animators and ecosystem partners to strengthen Africa’s creative ecosystem and amplify African stories.

Beyond her work, Kie loves travelling solo and discovering new people, places and stories along the way.

🎥 Watch to find out what drives her both at and beyond the desk.

South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about what we protec...
25/08/2026

South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about what we protect, how industries evolve, where investment flows and who benefits from the change.

Through our 2026–2030 Country Programme, we will work alongside government, communities and partners to protect biodiversity, advance a just energy transition, support greener industries and mobilise climate finance.

🔗 Learn more through the link in our bio.

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