Podcast appearances and mentions of Achim Steiner

"Europa ist zu sehr mit sich selbst beschäftigt", sagt der Diplomat Achim Steiner, der viele Jahre in leitender Funktion für die UN gearbeitet hat. Heute ist er Senior Fellow an der Universität Oxford und Vorsitzender der "Hamburg Sustainability Conference"; er beschäftigt sich mit systemischen Risiken und nachhaltiger Entwicklung. "Europa kann ein enormer Faktor für die Gestaltung der globalen Zukunft sein - wenn es sich so ausrichtet." Von Achim Steiner.

Ein Machtwechsel in Ungarn scheint möglich: Ist ein Kurswechsel der EU gegenüber wahrscheinlich? Interview mit Prof. Ellen Bos, Andrássy Universität in Budapest. Hinter den Karpaten: die ungarische Minderheit in der Ukraine und die Ungarn-Wahl. "Pharmacy First ": Wie England das Gesundheitssystem erfolgreich entlastet. Null-Promille-Hotels in Polen: Kein Alkohol mehr an Hotelbars. "Denk' ich an Europa" mit Achim Steiner: "Europa, ein enormer Faktor für die globale Zukunft". Mod: J.Schulte-Loh. Von WDR 5.

Welcome to the latest addition to the Tuesday Wire: Green World! A segment run by bfm news team-ers Sara, Leilani & Max, Green World will dive into the eco-future  — uncovering everything from niche research topics, strange and interesting tech innovations, and the latest environmental developments from across the globe. This week, the first ever Overshoot Conference will take place in Austria, where climate experts from around the world will come together to discuss how climate targets can be recovered as we head toward exceeding 1.5 degrees of warming.  New Zealand Climate Change Commissioner Dr Andy Reisinger, who will be attending the event, says the global capacity to respond to this urgent issue “depends on collective social and political will”. Last week's UN Climate Summit also saw numerous political leaders speaking to global climate commitments, in particular in the lead up to COP30.  US President Donald Trump denounced scientific evidence on the urgency of climate change, Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo called for urgent climate action. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand spokesperson Carolyn Schwalger called for refreshed commitments to international cooperation on climate solutions, and Albanese specifically called out isolationist decision-making across the globe. In the first interview with Dr Andy Reisinger, Host Sara talks about the Overshoot Conference and global climate action.  When it comes to a global response to climate impacts, UN Chief of International development Achim Steiner has said that an observed increase of national defence spending has detracted from critical investment.  University of Auckland Management and International Business professor Sasha Maher who has engaged with research on climate finance, spoke to Sara about the financial obligation of individual states, towards climate solution.

For this special episode of our weekly podcast series, we sit down with outgoing UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. He reflects on his two terms, navigating the agency through transitions and current disruptions. Steiner candidly discusses the significant impact of Trump administration program cuts, detailing how they disrupted vital partnerships and supply chains in crisis-hit countries. Hear his take on these impactful cancellations within the larger context of UNDP's work. Steiner also addresses the concerning trend of declining development finance for much of the developing world, despite overall ODA figures. He confronts the growing skepticism around multilateral institutions and the critical need for internal reflection. Looking ahead, Steiner highlights UNDP's adaptation through new partnerships and financing, urging a global shift towards innovative funding solutions, especially for the most vulnerable nations. Tune in for this crucial discussion on the changing face of development.

Achim Steiner ist in der Uno-Hierarchie die Nummer drei, er leitet das Entwicklungsprogramm. Die Uno steht vor einem radikalen Abbau. Entweder baut die Uno ab oder es droht der Kollaps. Von Uno-Reformen ist seit Jahrzehnten die Rede. Doch ein Sparprogramm, wie es nun eine von Generalsekretär António Guterres eingesetzte Arbeitsgruppe vorlegt, gab es noch nie. Allerdings war die Lage für die Vereinten Nationen auch noch nie so ernst. Die USA drohen der Uno mit einem massiven Geldentzug. Wie soll konkret gespart werden? Ausserdem: Die Uno präsentierte am Dienstag eine neue Studie: Fortschritte bei der menschlichen Entwicklung stagnieren. Achim Steiner, Leiter des Uno-Entwicklungsprogramms, ist zu Gast bei David Karasek.

Friedrich Merz soll heute gewählt werden – mit möglicherweise hauchdünner Mehrheit.Die neue Table.Briefings-Kanzler-Korrespondentin Sara Sievert beschreibt Merz' Stimmung als gelöst, aber keineswegs euphorisch.Merz fliegt zuerst nach Paris und Warschau, um das Weimarer Dreieck zu beleben.Der künftige Kanzler hat angekündigt, das Land kraftvoll, planvoll und vertrauenswürdig regieren zu wollen.Wann werden die neuen Ministerinnen und Minister voll einsatzfähig sein?Der Human Development Report der UN zeigt: Lebensqualität nimmt weltweit zu, aber langsamer und ungleicher als je zuvor. Achim Steiner, Leiter des UN-Entwicklungsprogramms (UNDP), sagt im Interview: „Der Fortschritt hat sich so verlangsamt wie noch zu keinem Zeitpunkt in diesen 35 Jahren.“ Besonders betroffen sind Länder mit hoher Verschuldung und schwacher Steuerbasis – für sie brauche es dringend internationale Unterstützung.Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testen Audio-Werbung Table.Today: jan.puhlmann@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im Sudan herrscht wegen des Bürgerkriegs eine humanitäre Katastrophe. Hilfe wird dringend benötigt. Es fehlen indes Mittel, sagt Achim Steiner, der Leiter des UN-Entwicklungsprogramms (UNDP). Stattdessen fließt das Geld in Aufrüstung. Meurer, Friedbert www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews

In the time since she became Prime Minister of Barbados in 2018, Mia Mottley has become known as a moral force for action on climate change. The Bridgetown Initiative, which she launched at COP26 in 2021, transformed the conversation around climate finance – pushing rich nations to do more to support developing countries struggling with the impact of climate change. But as the US retreats from climate action, her bold vision faces new challenges. At the Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados, she tells Akshat Rathi why she remains optimistic, and she spoke about the role of pragmatism in tackling the climate challenge. Explore further: Past episode with Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Program Past episode with Avinash Persaud about the Bridgetown Initiative Past episode about the Royal Shakespeare Company’s play about the 1997 Kyoto Summit Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Siobhan Wagner, Kanika Chawla and Jessica Beck. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we keep climate action alive in a fracturing world? “Today we live in an age where we actually have the solutions– technologically, economically, financially speaking– but what we are not doing is acting on them,” Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Program tells Akshat Rathi. In a conversation recorded at COP29, Steiner talked about how some countries– including Uruguay, India, Kenya, China, and Bhutan– are moving forward with innovative climate solutions even when international financing isn’t readily available. He also called on the developed world to find better ways to fund sustainable development. Explore further: Past episode with climate finance expert Avinash Persaud about getting money to the places that need it Past episode with Achim Steiner about the role of the UN Development Program Past episode with science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson about the role of the United Nations Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Sharon Chen and Jessica Beck. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza—raising hopes of an end to fifteen months of war. So, if the ceasefire holds, how long will it take to rebuild from the rubble? What would be the priorities? How much will it cost? And who will pay? We will look at all these with different guests, including the head of the United Nations Development Programme, Achim Steiner. Rice is the staple crop for more than half the world's population, but it's vulnerable to drought and flooding, impacting global harvests and prices. It's also a contributor to climate change; it uses more water than other grain crops. So, should we eat less rice? We will be joined throughout the program by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Zyma Islam, senior reporter for The Daily Star, who is in Malaysia, and Walter Todd, president and chief investment officer at Greenwood Capital in South Carolina.

A deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages. So, if the ceasefire holds, how long will it take to rebuild from the rubble? What would be the priorities? How much will it cost? And who will pay? We will look at all these with different guests, including the head of the United Nations Development Programme, Achim Steiner. Also in the program, you will hear that some US banks have had a good quarter—the earnings of Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase all came in above expectations, and their shares rose on the news.

ODI In Conversation With Achim Steiner by Overseas Development Institute

Hurra – sie sind sich einig! Das ist dann aber auch schon das letzte Hurra in dieser Angelegenheit. Bei der weltweiten UN-Umfrage zum Klimawandel zeigten sich 4 von 5 Befragten sehr besorgt und fordern mehr Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz vor allem von ihrer eigenen Regierung. Dieses starke Votum hat selbst die Macher, das UN-Entwicklungsprogramm, die Uni Oxford und GeoPoll überrascht. Und es sind nicht nur ein paar Leutchen, die da befragt wurden, sondern 75.000 Menschen in 77 Staaten. Und was auch ins Auge springt: Besonders deutlich wird die Forderung in ärmeren Ländern, die schon besonders vom Klimawandel bedroht sind: In Äthiopien, Tansania und Benin fordern 97 % mehr politischen Einsatz fürs Klima; in den Sahel-Staaten Niger und Burkina Faso sind es 96 %. Das sind nur Beispiele, Panama musste an seiner Nordküste eine neue Siedlung bauen, denn das Land hat schon mehrere Inseln verloren oder sie drohen bald zu versinken. Die Bewohner ziehen schweren Herzens um. Hier bei uns wird ja auch dem letzten sogenannten Klimaleugner auffallen, dass sich extreme Hitze, Starkregen mit Überschwemmungen und weitere Wetterextreme häufen. Im gesamten Jahresdurchschnitt sind zudem auch die Temperaturen in Deutschland schon um anderthalb Grad gestiegen. Und der Trend hält an, obwohl wir schon Einiges erreichen konnten. Aber zurück zur Umfrage: „Die breite Mehrheit der Menschen sei sich überraschend einig darüber, dass Politik und Wirtschaft schneller handeln müssten“, sagt Achim Steiner, der Chef des UN-Entwicklungsprogramm. Übrigens weltweit mehr Frauen als Männer, auch interessant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Vereinten Nationen stellen die weltweit größte Klima-Umfrage vor: 80 Prozent der Befragten sind über die Folgen der Erderwärmung besorgt. Sie erwarten schnelles Handeln von Politik und Wirtschaft, so Achim Steiner, Chef des Entwicklungsprogramms. Passenheim, Antje www.deutschlandfunk.de, Informationen am Morgen

Devex @ World Bank-IMF: UNDP's Achim Steiner on outcomes from the G20 meetings by Devex

Der UN-Entwicklungsbericht zeigt eine starke Auseinanderentwicklung der Länder, sagt Achim Steiner, Leiter des UN-Entwicklungsprogramms. Viele ärmere Länder hätten sich während der Corona-Pandemie hoch verschuldet und dadurch finanzielle Probleme. Heinemann, Christoph www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews

Le Programme de développement des Nations unies (UNDP) a lancé mardi 16 janvier le fonds Timbuktoo pour soutenir l'innovation en Afrique.  C'est la barre fixée par le programme de l'ONU. Un milliard de dollars investis au cours des dix prochaines années pour construire un réseau d'innovation autour de huit pôles panafricains, parmi lesquels Dakar, Nairobi, ou Lagos. Le constat établi notamment par la directrice Afrique de l'UNDP, l'Éthiopienne Eleni Gabre-Madhin : c'est que les start-ups africaines existent, mais qu'elles n'ont ni le financement nécessaire ni le réseau pour rivaliser au niveau mondial. « J'ai beaucoup travaillé avec de jeunes start-upers. Au début, ils disent toujours : "Je veux traverser l'Afrique. Je vais créer ma boîte et puis je vais conquérir le monde." Mais quand on leur demande comment ils vont s'y prendre, ils n'ont aucune idée. Ils n'ont aucun accès sauf s'ils dépensent beaucoup d'argent pour payer de grandes sociétés d'experts-conseils qui leur disent comment faire tomber ces barrières ; comment obtenir une licence d'exploitation ; comment devenir une start-up panafricaine et même mondiale. »Kigali consacrera 3 millions de dollars à ce nouveau fond et devrait en accueillir le siège. Le Rwanda en pointe sur l'écosystème start-up porté en exemple par Achim Steiner, administrateur de l'UNDP : « Lors de ma visite à Kigali en décembre, j'ai eu l'impression d'avoir un aperçu du futur de l'Afrique. Nous savons tous que l'Afrique abrite des millions d'idées, mais la grande majorité de la population ne vit pas dans des communautés qui attirent des investissements internationaux. Il y a des gens qui, avec un certain degré de possibilités d'éducation, mais aussi un écosystème qui puisse les soutenir, peuvent devenir des révolutionnaires du développement. »Présent à Davos, l'Américano-Zimbabwéen James Mannyka, vice-président de la Recherche et technologie chez Google – partenaire du fond Timbuktoo – croit en l'innovation comme voie vers la résilience. Et le guide à suivre, selon lui, c'est l'Intelligence artificielle : « Je pense que l'IA représente une formidable opportunité pour l'Afrique. Premièrement, pour aider les individus, les gens font des choses extraordinaires à partir de leurs tâches quotidiennes. Ensuite, il y a la possibilité d'alimenter les startups, les entreprises, qu'elles soient grandes ou petites et alimenter la croissance des économies. Il faut que ce soit une innovation menée par l'Afrique. C'est de capitaliser sur le potentiel de l'IA qui va être très important. »Un fond qui cherche à inciter le secteur privé à investir au démarrage des startups. Mobiliser localement alors qu'aujourd'hui 89% des fonds levés par les startups africaines viennent des autres continents. À lire aussiLe Forum de Davos assombri par le chaos du monde

Achim Steiner ist in der UNO-Hierarchie die Nummer 3, er leitet das Entwicklungsprogramm der UNO. Das Schlussdokument der Klimakonferenz sei zwar relativ unverbindlich formuliert, analysiert Achim Steiner. Aber erstmals überhaupt stehe drin, dass eine Abkehr von fossilen Energien notwendig sei. Die Weltklimakonferenz ist zu Ende mit einem Abschlusspapier, welches die Staaten auffordert, sich von den fossilen Brennstoffen abzuwenden. Der Beschluss sei in verschiedener Hinsicht bemerkenswert, sagt Achim Steiner. Im historischen Klimaabkommen von Paris 2015 stand noch kein Wort von fossilen Energieträgern. Zu gross war damals der Widerstand. Nun also sind sich die Staaten einig, dass sie sich wegbewegen müssen von Kohle, Öl und Gas, wenn sie die Klimaziele von Paris noch erreichen möchten. Doch wie verbindlich ist dieser Beschluss wirklich? Achim Steiner war Teilnehmer an der Klimakonferenz in Dubai. Er leitet das Entwicklungsprogramm der UNO.

Achim Steiner ist einer der ranghöchsten deutschen Diplomaten bei den Vereinten Nationen in New York. Der Deutsch-Brasilianer leitet das Entwicklungshilfeprogramm der UN und steht damit auf Platz 3 der Hierarchie. Zuvor war er lange Chef des Umweltprogramms und hat intensiv die weltweite Klimapolitik begleitet. Für ihn ist die weltweite politische Lage so prekär wie nie. Die Vereinten Nationen hätten mit so vielen globalen Krisen zu kämpfen wie noch nie seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1945. Und das, obwohl es auch deutliche Fortschritte gäbe: Die weltweite Armut zum Beispiel habe in den letzten Jahren deutlich abgenommen. Weltspiegel-Autor Philipp Abresch hat mit Achim Steiner über die Weltlage und die Situation der UN gesprochen.  

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Press briefing by Achim Steiner, Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and David Gressly, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen, on the FSO Safer tanker. The United Nations has started pumping oil off the decaying vessel FSO Safer, moored off Yemen's Red Sea coast, averting a potential spill and environmental disaster, Steiner and Gressly informed. Briefing journalists in New York on Tuesday (25 July) via video, Steiner and Gressly marked the milestone but warned it's the beginning of a long process. Steiner said, “Years and months of preparation for the salvage operation of the FSO Safer lay behind us. Many challenges and hurdles. But, as of this morning, we are pleased to report that the pumps are on. The pipes have been laid between the FSO Safer and Yemen, the replacement tanker, and the first gallons of oil have been pumped off the SAFER onto Yemen.” The UNDP Chief said the team involved was “very relieved” that “the operation of pumping oil has finally begun.” But, Steiner warned, “This is just another step in this highly complex operation that ultimately will lead to the emptying of the tanks, then the cleaning of the tanks, then the towing away, and the sound and ecologically and socially responsible scrapping of the FSO Safer, and the delivery of a convoy.” Speaking to journalists from a ship supporting the operation, Gressly said, “As you know, there are over a million barrels of oil on board, so this is going to take some time to finish. We will know shortly how much we have moved today. They're taking the sounding readings as we speak to see what quantity was moved. But we do expect that this will take approximately 19 days to move the 1.1 million barrels off of the vessel.” The Resident Coordinator noted that “the broader coalition working to prevent the catastrophe includes countless individuals and organizations that provided invaluable expertise and in-kind support.” Gressly added, “It includes environmental groups like Greenpeace and private companies like the Fahem Group that propose the initiative that was the basis for the plan we're implementing today. I think this also shows the breadth of knowledge of the operation of the concern and the threat that this vessel presented.”

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called on rich countries to speed up debt relief to developing nations ahead of the G20 finance ministers' meeting in India this week. Her call comes as a new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shows that the number of countries that spend more than 20 percent of their revenue on debt repayments is at its highest level in over two decades, reducing their ability to invest in social programmes. In today's show, we speak to the head of the UNDP, Achim Steiner.

In this episode of Planet A Dan Jørgensen talks to Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). They discuss the threats climate change poses to global development and the fight against poverty, the urgent need for financial markets to support the green transition and climate adaptation in developing countries, as well as their  expectations for COP28.Steiner brings almost thirty years of experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and international cooperation to the table. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) from 2006 to 2016. Steiner has also held positions such as the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi and the Director-General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.Steiner's expertise lies in understanding the connection between climate and development, and he emphasizes the importance of integrating climate action into development initiatives for sustainable outcomes.

Die Klimakatastrophe in der Sahel-Zone und die Minenfelder in der Ukraine sind seine täglichen Themen. Seit 2017 leitet Achim Steiner das Entwicklungsprogramm der Vereinten Nationen. Davor war er als Nachfolger von Klaus Töpfer über zehn Jahre Leiter des UN-Umweltprogramms in Nairobi. Seine Kindheit verbrachte Achim Steiner in Brasilien. Moderation: Stefan Parrisius

Am Mittwoch startete die Konferenz für den Wiederaufbau in der Ukraine. Mitten im Angriffskrieg garantieren die Räumung von Minen, die Unterstützung von Firmen oder die Reparatur der Infrastruktur das Überleben des Landes und der Leute. Achim Steiner leitet das Entwicklungsprogramm der UNO. Vor einem Jahr fand die Konferenz zum Wiederaufbau der Ukraine (Ukraine Recovery Conference) in Lugano statt. Nun findet sie während zwei Tagen ihre Fortsetzung in London. Obwohl Meldungen zum Angriffskrieg und den Gegenoffensiven die Schlagzeilen dominieren, ist der Wiederaufbau des Landes kein Widerspruch dazu, sondern ein wichtiger Teil – gerade für Land und Leute. Achim Steiner, Leiter des Entwicklungsprogramms der UNO, hat die Ukraine bereist, mit Menschen, Firmen und Regierungsvertretern gesprochen. Wie soll also ein Wiederaufbau im Krieg aussehen? Welche Aufgaben übernimmt das UNO-Entwicklungsprogramm? Wo sind internationale Firmen gefragt und wie will die Regierung die Korruption bekämpfen?

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Opening Session ‘Key Success Factors to Address Global Health Threats' from the 4th WSC. Featuring Niranjan ‘Tex' Kissoon, Tedros Adhanmon Ghebreyesus, Veronika von Messling, Achim Steiner, John Nkengasong, Konrad Reinhart, Anders Levermann, Alan Donnelly, Beate Kampmann, and Ron Daniels as moderator.

Today's guest on Cleaning Up is Damilola Ogunbiyi. Damilola is CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, the UN partner organization dedicated to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Damilola is a returning guest on Cleaning Up after first joining us for Episode 62 in 2021. She's back to tell us how SEforAll is progressing in its mission to bring electricity to the whole world. After talking Michael through a raft of SEforAll's new initiatives – across everything from clean cooking to carbon markets - Damilola ends with a passionate plea to change the conversation around the energy needs of the developing world:“What is happening is you're using a conversation of no fossil / fossil to fund nothing… The crux of it is, if you look at the money that's going in to Africa, 1.5% of all renewable investment? It's absurd, it is embarrassing.”Make sure you like, subscribe, follow and share Cleaning Up. We're growing fast on LinkedIn, and we'd love for you tell your professional network about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleaning-up-with-michael-liebreich/You can find everything you need to keep up with Cleaning Up here: https://linktr.ee/mlcleaningupRelevant Guest & Topic LinksLearn more about SEforAll's mission: https://www.seforall.org/Find out more about the parameters of SDG7: https://www.seforall.org/sustainable-development-goal-7-sdg7Read and explore last year's Energy Progress Report 2022: https://trackingsdg7.esmap.org/Damilola first featured on Episode 62 of Cleaning Up in 2021: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep62-damilola-ogunbiyi-energy-the-red-thread-through-the-sdgs/Edited Highlights from Episode 62 are available here: https://www.cleaningup.live/p/ep62-eh/Episode 118 of Cleaning Up featured Achim Steiner, Administrator of of UNDP and Co-chair of UN Energy alongside Damilola: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep118-achim-steiner-sustaining-development/Our episodes featuring Alain Ebobisse, Elizabeth Wathuti and Bill McKibben can all be found in our  Development playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe8ZTD7dMaaDSF7Z5EpAvtWOs8HPUEdC3Guest BioDamilola Ogunbiyi is the CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. Before joining SEforAll, Damilola was the first female Managing Director of the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency, where she initiated the Nigerian Electrification Project, a programme that to date has provided energy access to over 5 million people across NigeriaBefore joining the Federal Government of Nigeria, Damilola was the first female General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board. Under her leadership, five independent power projects were completed to deliver over 55 megawatts of power to Lagos State hospitals, schools, and government facilities.  Damilola is a member of the Global Leadership Council of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, an Advisory Board member of the Centre on Global Energy Policy, a member of the Development Advisory Council of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, a member of the Clean Cooking Alliance Advisory Board, a member of the Advisory Board of University of Oxford's Future of Cooling Programme, and Co-Chair of UN–Energy.Damilola holds a bachelor's degree in Project Management with Construction and a Master's degree in Construction Management with Public Private Partnership from the University of Brighton. 

Today on Cleaning Up, Michael's guest is CEO and Founder of Africa GreenCo, Ana Hajduka. Africa GreenCo provide a trading operation and guarantee scheme for power producers in Sub-Saharan Africa to enable and sustain renewable energy investment and development in the region. This episode coincided with International Women's Day, so as well as outlining Africa GreenCo's ambitions to promote renewable energy supply in Africa, Ana ended with some truly fascinating insights into what it takes to be a successful woman in the climate space.Relevant Guest & Topic Links Learn more about Africa GreenCo's mission here: https://africagreenco.com/ Sustainable development in Africa was discussed recently in Cleaning Up Episode 118 with Achim Steiner: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep118-achim-steiner-sustaining-development/ Bridging the energy gap in Africa was one of the topics discussed in Cleaning Up Episode 62 with Damilola Ogunbiyi: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep62-damilola-ogunbiyi-energy-the-red-thread-through-the-sdgs/ Guest Bio Ana is qualified as a lawyer in both England & Wales and the State of New York and is an infrastructure and energy professional. Ana trained with Allen & Overy LLP and went on to work for Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and Trinity International LLP, advising on a diverse range of projects within the energy sector, predominately in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ana was involved in a number of renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa and is an African IPP project finance and PPA risk allocation specialist. In March 2015, Ana was appointed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as the Team Leader responsible for a Project Team in charge of developing international renewable energy PPP standards as part of the Sustainable Energy for All agenda. Ana holds a degree in Law from University College London, studied for an LPC at the University of Oxford and holds an MSc in International History and International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Since the Human Development Index was established in 1990, it has trended gradually upward, as people's health, wealth and opportunities have improved. But in 2019, it went into a decline then made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout from the war in Ukraine. The impacts of these events on reversing human progress could be dwarfed by climate change, says Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Programme. However, the solutions to the climate problem also offer the potential to build a more inclusive and fair future that allows humanity to thrive.  Bloomberg Green reporter Akshat Rathi asks Steiner about the opportunities and threats climate change poses to global development, how countries can plan for more climate refugees, and what rising inequality means for a world facing multiple crises. Read Oxfam's report on inequality and climate change, here. Read a transcript of this episode, here. Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Kira Bindrim, Sommer Saadi and Stacey Wong, as well as Robin Pomeroy at the World Economic Forum for arranging studio space. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cleaning Up, Michael welcomes Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme and co-chair of UN Energy. Michael had questions for Steiner on UNDP's roster of initiatives, balancing climate priorities with development goals, and how to clear a path to financing billions of dollars of clean infrastructure in the midst of a global energy crisis.Like, share and subscribe to Cleaning Up for more essential conversations around the net zero transition. Links and Related Episodes: Learn more about UNDP: https://www.undp.org/energyOver 120 countries are part of UNDP's Climate Promise: https://climatepromise.undp.org/Discover UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub: https://sdgfinance.undp.org/Many of the episodes mentioned can be found in our ‘United Nations' playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvl91lgPsUg&list=PLe8ZTD7dMaaDVAOrAyAwuMKrmq3G9ih75Watch Episode 98 with Bill McKibben: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W9uR6eTe94Watch Episode 59 with Alain Ebobissé: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep-59-alain-ebobisse-meeting-africas-infrastructure-needs/Guest BioAchim Steiner became Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme in 2017, and is also the Vice-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group. Steiner has been a global leader on sustainable development, climate resilience and international cooperation for nearly three decades.Prior to joining UNDP, he was Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. He led the United Nations Environment Programme (2006-2016), and was Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Steiner previously held positions including Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Secretary General of the World Commission on Dams.Steiner graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MA) from Worcester College, Oxford University, and holds an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

"We're in the midst of an energy revolution, we're transitioning to an electricity-based economy," - the UN Development Programme's Administrator, Achim Steiner, discusses how the United Nations is setting out to tackle the multiple challenges facing society today – from  pandemic recovery efforts and bridging the energy access gap, to rebuilding social cohesion and the climate crisis. In discussion with Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Steiner reflects on a career in sustainable human development that has taken him to posts from India and Pakistan to Germany,  Zimbabwe and  Vietnam, and looks to ways we can build forward better.

Ikiwa leo ni tamati ya mkutano wa 15 wa nchi wanachama wa mkataba wa kimataifa kuhusu bayonuai, COP15, huko Montréal, Canada, shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa maendeleo duniani, UNDP, limekaribisha makubaliano ya kihistoria yaliyofikiwa katika mkutano huo kuhusu mpango mpya wa kuhifadhi na kulinda asili kwa kutumia Mfumo mpya wa Kimataifa wa Bayonuai, (GBF) ukipatiwa jina Kunming-Montreal.Kupitia taarifa iliyotolewa Jumatatu hii ya leo tarehe 19 Desemba huko mjini Montreal, Canada ulikokuwa unafanyika mkutano huo wa COP 15, Mkuu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa maendeleo duniani, UNDP, Achim Steiner, ameeleza kuwa Makubaliano haya yaliyofikiwa yanamaanisha kuwa watu kote ulimwenguni wanaweza kuwa na matumaini ya maendeleo ya kweli katika kukomesha upotevu wa bayonuai na kulinda na kurejesha ardhi na bahari kwa njia ambayo inalinda sayari dunia na kuheshimu haki za watu wa asili na jumii za wenyeji. Bwana Steiner amedokeza kuwa mambo yaliyoidhinishwa katika Mkutano huo wa 15 wa nchi wanachama wa mkataba wa kimataifa kuhusu bayonuai yanajumuisha shabaha nyingi muhimu ambazo zinasimamia hatua ambazo ni lazima zichukuliwe ili kukomesha upotevu wa bayonuai, jinsi ufadhili kuhusu jambo hili unavyofanywa na jinsi maendeleo yatakavyofuatiliwa na kuripotiwa. “Jumuiya ya kimataifa imekusanyika na kukubaliana kuhusu njia kabambe. Sasa, lazima tuendeleze maono haya.” Amesema Bwana Steiner akiongeza kwamba kwa upande wao kupitia ‘Ahadi ya Mazingira ya UNDP,' pamoja na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa Mazingira, UNEP na wadau wengine, wamejitolea kugeuza mwongozo huu kutoka kwenye maneno kuwa ukweli na kwamba wako tayari kuchua hatua kwa vitendo.  Kwa mujibu wa Mkuu huyo wa UNDP, sasa zaidi ya nchi 140 zitaungwa mkono kupitia mkakati wa ‘Ahadi ya Mazingira ya UNDP' katika kuhakikisha bayonuai ya dunia inatunzwa. 

Achim Steiner, der Leiter des Entwicklungsprogramms der Vereinten Nationen, über Klima, Wohlstand, Krieg und was das für die Armut in der Welt bedeutet. Moderation: Jürgen Wiebicke. Von WDR 5.

Liz Truss's resignation means the UK must find its third PM this year. The BBC's Rob Watson brings us up to date with all the reaction, and tells us what the next steps will be in choosing her successor. We also get reaction from UK business, and hear from construction firm The Deeley Group what policies it wants from the new PM. And Cary Leahey, economist at the University of Columbia, tells us how international markets have reacted to Truss's resignation. In Nigeria, inflation has reached 20.7 percent - the highest rate for 17 years. Babajide Ogunsanwo runs a business in the capital Lagos and tells us how people there are coping with higher prices. And it's estimated that a third of the world's population don't have access to the internet. We hear from farmers in Kenya who are using the internet and social media apps to grow their business, and also from the head of the UN's development programme, Achim Steiner, about how it is making digital connectivity a priority. Sam Fenwick is joined throughout the programme from LA by Paddy Hirsch, contributing editor at National Public Radio in the US, and by Rebecca Choong Wilkins in Hong Kong, who is Bloomberg's senior Asia Correspondent.

Liz Truss's resignation means the UK must find its third PM this year. The BBC's Rob Watson brings us up to date with all the reaction, and tells us what the next steps will be in choosing her successor. We also get reaction from UK business, and hear from construction firm The Deeley Group what policies it wants from the new PM. And Cary Leahey, economist at the University of Columbia, tells us how international markets have reacted to Truss's resignation. In Nigeria, inflation has reached 20.7 percent - the highest rate for 17 years. Babajide Ogunsanwo runs a business in the capital Lagos and tells us how people there are coping with higher prices. And it's estimated that a third of the world's population don't have access to the internet. We hear from farmers in Kenya who are using the internet and social media apps to grow their business, and also from the head of the UN's development programme, Achim Steiner, about how it is making digital connectivity a priority.

Leaders gather at the Annual Meeting in Davos to discuss solutions to the world's biggest problems. But how can they keep that sense of optimism once they return from the mountain? On the latest Meet The Leader podcast, CEOs, experts and more attending the May event share practical strategies as well as the roll of joy and understanding risk to ensure progress can move forward. Leaders featured: Ray Dalio, Founder, Bridgewater Associates; Lindiwe Matlali, Founder, Africa Teen Geeks; Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips; Alex Liu, Managing Partner, Kearney; Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programmed; Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP; Kristian Teleki, Director, Friends of Ocean Action; Tolullah Oni, urban epidemiologist.

Leaders gather at the Annual Meeting in Davos to discuss solutions to the world's biggest problems. But how can they keep that sense of optimism once they return from the mountain? On the latest Meet The Leader podcast, CEOs, experts and more attending the May event share practical strategies as well as the roll of joy and understanding risk to ensure progress can move forward.Leaders featured: Ray Dalio, Founder, Bridgewater Associates; Lindiwe Matlali, Founder, Africa Teen Geeks; Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips; Alex Liu, Managing Partner, Kearney; Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programmed; Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP; Kristian Teleki, Director, Friends of Ocean Action; Tolullah Oni, urban epidemiologist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While tech can tackle a range of problems, from wealth inequality to the Ukraine crisis, tech policy plays an unsung role making both innovation and social progress possible. The United Nations Development Programme Administrator shares how policy can enable change and a new tool that will be launched to the public today at the 2022 Annual Meeting through a partnership with the World Economic Forum's Edison Alliance. He also shares what keeps him up at night -- and the trait all 'credible leadership' depends on.

The 2022 edition of the World Economic Forum is largely focused on Russia's war in Ukraine and its implications for the global economy. As food and fuel prices soar and shortages loom, the head of the UN Development Program, Achim Steiner, tells FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody that the international community "must do more" to protect the most vulnerable. 

While tech can tackle a range of problems, from wealth inequality to the Ukraine crisis, tech policy plays an unsung role making both innovation and social progress possible. The United Nations Development Programme Administrator shares how policy can enable change and a new tool that will be launched to the public today at the 2022 Annual Meeting through a partnership with the World Economic Forum's Edison Alliance. He also shares what keeps him up at night -- and the trait all 'credible leadership' depends on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's an historical turning point - how can leaders make a difference? Ahead of the World Economic Forum 2022 Annual Meeting in Davos - the first in-person meeting of its kind in two years - leaders discuss the current storm of challenges facing the globe and this pivotal moment to make change happen. Features: David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group; Leif Johansson, AstraZeneca; Achim Steiner, UNDP.

It's an historical turning point - how can leaders make a difference? Ahead of the World Economic Forum 2022 Annual Meeting in Davos - the first in-person meeting of its kind in two years - leaders discuss the current storm of challenges facing the globe and this pivotal moment to make change happen. Features: David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group; Leif Johansson, AstraZeneca; Achim Steiner, UNDP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Durch den Krieg in der Ukraine und der damit unterbrochenen Lieferketten sei die Lebensmittelsicherheit über Nacht zu einem globalen Problem geworden, sagte der Leiter des Entwicklungsprogramms der Vereinten Nationen, Achim Steiner, im Dlf. Vor allem in Entwicklungsländern könne dies schnell zu politischen Verwerfungen führen.Achim Steiner im Gespräch mit Sandra SchulzDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

Jaridani Aprili 11, 2022 na Leah Mushi Kwanza ni Habari kwa ufupi- Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa maendeleo duniani, UNDP limetangaza programu ya kusaidia mahitaji ya mamilioni ya watu nchini Ukraine katika kipindi cha miaka miwili ijayo.  "Vita vya Ukraine vinaendelea kusababisha mateso makubwa ya binadamu na makadirio ya awali yanaonesha kwamba karibu miongo miwili ya maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi yanaweza kupotea kama vita vitaendelea huku watu 9 kati ya 10 wakiwa katika hatari ya kutumbukia katika umaskini," kwa mujibu wa Achim Steiner, mkuu wa UNDP.  == Wakati teknolojia ya Habari na mawasiliano, ICT ikiongezeka nazo taka za vifaa vya kielektoniki zinaongezeka.  Taarifa zinasema kwama kuna tani milioni 53.6 za taka za kielektoniki zilizozalishwa mwaka 2019 na idadi hii inaongezeka.  Kwa mujibu wa wataalam taka ya kielektroniki kwa mwaka itafikia tani 74.7 ifikapo mwaka 2030. Kukabiliana na changamoto hii kutahitaji juhudi za pamoja na zilizoratibiwa kutoka kwa mashirika yote na watu binafsi katika mnyororo wa thamani wa kielektroniki. Watengenezaji watahitaji kubuni mbinu mpya, na kuwajibika kwa mzunguko mzima wa maisha wa bidhaa.  ICT inasema mataifa ya Afrika yanaonyesha njia ya kukabiliana na taka za kielektroniki. Kulingana na ripoti inayofuatilia taka za kielektoniki duniani mwaka 2020, nchi 13 barani Afrika zilikuwa na sera ya kukabiliana na taka za kieletroniki, sheria au udhibiti uliowekwa. Juhudi zao zinaweza kuwa funzo kwa mataifa mengine duniani kote yanayotaka kuboresha mifumo yao ya usimamizi wa taka za kielektroniki kwa  1. Kufafanua kwa uwazi wahusika wa mnyororo wa thamani  2 Kuhakikisha ufadhili endelevu  3. Kushirikiana na sekta binafsi  4. Kutekeleza mfumo    ================================= Na Barakoa, glovu, vifaa vya kinga ya kibinafsi na shindano, vitu hivi vimeenea kila mahali wakati wa janga la COVID-19 kwa ajili ya matumizi kama kinga dhidi ya virusi yenyewe, lakini pia kama taka za matibabu, zikielemea madampo ya Afrika ambayo tayari yamejaa.  Kwa mujibu wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la afya, WHO kabla ya kuanza kwa janga hili, Afrika ilizalisha takriban tani 282,000 za taka za matibabu kila mwaka, kulingana na ripoti ya 2021 ya usimamizi wa taka iliyochapishwa na jarida la Sage. Sasa, nchi nyingi zinaripoti ongezeko la taka za matibabu hadi mara tano zaidi.  Ili kukabiliana na ongezeko hilo, WHO inazisaidia nchi za Kiafrika kubuni itifaki za udhibiti mahsusi wa taka na unaoendana na hatua zilizopo. Udhibiti huo ni pamoja na kuanzisha mbinu salama za utupaji taka ambazo zinawezekana, kwa kuzingatia uchumi na ambazo ni endelevu.  "WHO inashiriki katika juhudi za sekta mbalimbali kuleta mabadiliko katika mifumo ya udhibiti wa taka barani Afrika," anasema Claude Mangobo, Afisa wa Kiufundi wa maswala ya Chanjo na Mnyororo wa Ugavi wa Chanjo, katika ofisi ya Kanda ya Afrika ya WHO . Ameongeza kwamba, "ni mchakato muhimu ambao tumejitolea kwa ajili ya afya ya bara la Afrika na watu wake."  Huku kukiwa na zaidi ya chanjo milioni 435 za COVID-19 ambazo zimeshatolewa na kusambazwa  barani Afrika hadi sasa, ukiwa ni utolewaji mkubwa zaidi wa chanjo yoyote katika historia ya bara hilo hta hivyo kuna hitaji la muhimu na la dharura la utupaji bora wa taka za matibabu .  Katika mada kwa kina tunaangazia hatua ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo kujiunga na mmungano wa jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Mashinani ni utoro shuleni, kulikoni?

Eine Geberkonferenz der Vereinten Nationen will Geld für Hilfsmaßnahmen in Afghanistan einwerben. Der Leiter des Entwicklungsprogramms der Vereinten Nationen, Achim Steiner, sagte im Dlf, das Land befinde sich in einem volkswirtschaftlichen Freifall. Man müsse in einer solchen Situation den Menschen zur Seite stehen, damit sie ihren eigenen Lebensunterhalt zumindest in der Grundversorgung verdienen könnten. 95 Prozent der Menschen könnten schon bis Ende des Jahres unter der Armutsgrenze leben. Barenberg, Jasperwww.deutschlandfunk.de, InterviewDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

"We're in the midst of an energy revolution, we're transitioning to an electricity-based economy," - the UN Development Programme's Administrator, Achim Steiner, discusses how the United Nations is setting out to tackle the multiple challenges facing society today – from  pandemic recovery efforts and bridging the energy access gap, to rebuilding social cohesion and the climate crisis. In discussion with Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Steiner reflects on a career in sustainable human development that has taken him to posts from India and Pakistan to Germany,  Zimbabwe and  Vietnam, and looks to ways we can build forward better.

Asian Insider Ep 79: Drive carbon emissions down, says UNDP chief during COP26 2nd week 17:57 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), who is now at the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow till Nov 12. They discuss the following points: Small islands and small island states facing a climate injustice issue: Failure to deliver climate promises? (3:00) Why they do not qualify for international development finance and have suffered from slow climate financing (4:25) On potential economic disruption, competition for resources, the next generation feeling disengagement (5:40) Steiner's view on the role and future of teenage Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg, and why more 'Gretas' in various continents will start emerging (9:30) We are not a laboratory: There are more lower cost alternatives existing now to tackle climate crisis instead of relying on so-called "breakthrough" carbon capture and geoengineering (11:32) Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider Asian Insider videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnK3VE4BKduMSOntUoS6ALNp21jMmgfBX --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global poverty levels are rising for the first time in 20 years as a result of COVID-19.  Over 4 billion people around the world still do not have access to social protections such as basic healthcare. As the UN celebrates its 75th anniversary, what role has it played in helping poorer countries cope with the pandemic and what should be the key take-aways when all this has passed. On this week's episode of the Heat Podcast, we spoke with Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Program, about the key challenges facing the world today, from COVID-19 to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change.