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Achim Steiner

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Achim Steiner

@ASteiner

Oxford, UK

Joined June 2015

Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Dec 2, 2025
My heartfelt congratulations - @alexanderdecroo - as you begin your tenure today as @UNDP Administrator. I wish you all the best as you navigate these times of change and join the @UN and an amazing team and organisation at the core of the sustainable development promise!
UN Development
@UNDP
Dec 2, 2025
“The world is changing fast, and our partners are changing with it. Development must change too.” Today, @alexanderdecroo begins his role as our new Administrator. Welcome to UNDP! go.undp.org/i6i
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Sep 6, 2025
With ⁦@fionaharvey⁩ of The Guardian I explored the implications for national security of a singular focus on investing in a ‘defense and deterrence’ track while defunding international cooperation through a ‘development and resilience’ track.
Higher defence spending is pointless without climate aid, says UN chief
From theguardian.com
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 16, 2025
It is with profound gratitude that I say ‘thank you and goodbye’ today to my colleagues in @UNDP and the @UN family. It has been my honour to be part of this incredible organization for the last 8 years. 🙏 go.undp.org/U2Q
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 16, 2025
The 🌍 needs transformative solutions for our modern challenges. That's why @UNDPAccLabs was founded & what it's managed to do by connecting grassroots innovators to global policy makers. In @devex, I explain how their breakthroughs can turn the tide.
Opinion: Why grassroots innovation must survive aid cuts
From devex.com
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 16, 2025
We live in a world with $480 trillion in assets yet only 4% of those assets go to low- and middle-income countries. Imagine what we can do if we derisk investments & unlock private sector potential. @UNDP @UNCDF My oped in @Planeta_Futuro |
elpais.com
Reimaginando la ayuda al desarrollo en una era de riesgos | Tribuna
La IV Conferencia Internacional sobre Financiación para el Desarrollo, que se celebrará en Sevilla, es una oportunidad para replantear la financiación pública como catalizador de inversiones que...
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 16, 2025
A final and heartfelt farewell call with @UN SG @antonioguterres. Eight years ago you invited me to join your team as @UNDP Administrator. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to multilateralism and peace. It’s been an honour to serve within the @UN family.
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 13, 2025
Saying goodbye is never easy. As I end my time as @UNDP Administrator, I wish to share a special 🙏to all our colleagues who every day give their all for #SustDev. Meeting & listening to you reflect on our shared journey these past few days has been amazing! You are the FUTURE!
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 13, 2025
Replying to @ASteiner
HDRO @HDRUNDP Bureau for Policy & Programme Support Crisis Bureau @UNDPCrisis
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 16, 2025
Regional Bureau of Asia & the Pacific @UNDPasiapac
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 15, 2025
As I close this chapter, I speak with host Nadira Hira about my time leading @UNDP for the past 8 years. I believe that development is the doorway of opportunity for people to lead lives of their choosing. My full interview: go.undp.org/U2Q
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 14, 2025
Tomorrow, my last interview as Administrator will air. I speak with host Nadira Hira about some of the most memorable experiences during my time leading @UNDP & our hosted entities @UNVolunteers, @UNCDF, @UNOSSC & @MPTFOffice. Great moments, sobering moments, but never in vain!
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Achim Steiner reposted
UNDP South Africa
@UNDPSouthAfrica
Jun 12, 2025
Op-ed | South Africa holds some of the world’s richest biodiversity, but too few benefit from it. In her opinion piece, @UNDP🇿🇦head of Nature Climate Energy, Deshni Pillay, calls for inclusive nature finance to turn conservation into opportunity. Read: bit.ly/4kEIizm
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 13, 2025
Thanks to core support from Denmark, @UNDP is driving progress across the globe - accelerating efforts to end poverty, respond to crises & advance the #GlobalGoals. Together, we’re building a more resilient & sustainable future for all. go.undp.org/U2f #PartnersAtCore
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Achim Steiner
@ASteiner
Jun 13, 2025
One last opportunity to say farewell &🙏🏼to @UN DSG @AminaJMohammed. As both @UN_SDG Vice Chair & @UNDP Administrator, UN Reform & the #SDGs were a constant in our endeavour to advance #SustDev. I am grateful for her leadership in championing SDG implementation & advocacy.
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Achim Steiner reposted
UN Development
@UNDP
Jun 12, 2025
The scale of global crises is staggering - 1.2 billion people are vulnerable to climate change and over 305 million people need humanitarian aid. Support from our donors allows us to respond immediately and support long-term recovery. go.undp.org/UBn #FundingWindows
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