UNDP And ICP's Dfinity Launch Sovereign AI Pilot For Global Governments A collaboration between UNDP and @DFINITY aims to launch a pilot program that offers a decentralized solution for government agencies to move away from foreign cloud providers based in the United States. The project enables sovereign nations to deploy AI applications for public services on the $ICP blockchain, with all citizens’ data remaining in their own jurisdictions rather than being stored on foreign hyperscale clouds. Within the next 30 days, five nations from Latin America, Africa, and Asia will be chosen to pilot AI for the health and digital identification sectors, among others.

UN Deputy Secretary-General and UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo highlighted China’s contribution to global AI governance. With many developing countries facing gaps in AI capacity, governance and infrastructure, he welcomed China’s pledge to provide AI-powered meteorological systems and 5,000 training opportunities to help ensure AI benefits all.

At the #2026HLD#, Mr. @Walidbadawi from @UNDP reminded us that people remain at the heart of our work. This is the moment to do better, maximize every dollar spent, and make development co-operation more effective for every child and community. #EffectiveCooperation#

From Degradation to Nesting: Thousands of Relict Gulls Return to #Shaanxi#'s Hongjiannao for Breeding Season #crestedibis# #birds# #DesertificationandDroughtDay2026# @UNDPplanet @FAO

How are women farmers in Uttarkashi turning traditional red rice cultivation into a sustainable source of income? Isabelle Tschan Harado of UNDP India discusses how government support, crop insurance and technology are empowering rural women and transforming agriculture. #WomenFarmers# #UNDPIndia# #SustainableAgriculture# | @kritsween