Hey, climate champs! 🌱 The UN just hit 80 years of pumping peace, dev dreams and human rights into our world. But with climate change dialed up to 11, we need global squad goals more than ever. We chatted with UN Climate Adviser Selwin Charles Hart to unpack the UNs motto for this milestoneBetter Together—and how its sparking real action on climate, plus what the Global Governance Initiative means for our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lets dive in!
"Better Together": More Than a Hashtag
Selwin explains that "Better Together" is all about unity—like when South Asian and Southeast Asian youths rally for clean air in Delhi, fight haze in Jakarta or demand flood resilience in Manila. Its a call to pool resources, knowledge and voices, so no country has to face climate storms alone.
Climate Wins & the Road Ahead
Over the years, the UN helped birth game-changers like the Paris Agreement and set up platforms for green finance that have unlocked billions for renewable energy across Asia. Selwin points out that success isnt just signing deals—its making sure policies reach villages in Kerala or farmers in Vietnam with practical support.
Global Governance Initiative + SDGs
Think of the Global Governance Initiative as the UNs global playbook, designed to keep countries accountable and on-track to hit SDGs—like cutting emissions, ending poverty and ensuring clean water. Selwin says this initiative will use clear roadmaps and regular check-ins (kind of like progress trackers on your favorite apps) so communities from the island of Taiwan to the ROK can see real progress.
Selwin wraps up by stressing that our generations digital savvy and passion for fairness can supercharge these efforts. Whether youre coding climate-monitoring tools in Bangalore or leading beach cleanups in Bali, "Better Together" means every code commit and every recycled bottle counts. 🌊💪
Whats your take? How will you help keep us "Better Together" on the climate journey? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 🚀
Reference(s):
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