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Saturday is International Day of Education!

Quality education is not a luxury — it is a fundamental human right.

It has the power to transform lives, enabling people to reach their full potential and break free from poverty, inequality and discrimination.

What did education make possible for you?

The application deadline for the UNDP Student Ambassador Programme has been extended to 9 February 2026!

If you’re a university student in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or Switzerland passionate about sustainable development and eager to build your professional profile while promoting the United Nations’ mission, this is your chance to join a truly meaningful initiative.

What’s in it for you?
• Represent UNDP on campus and beyond
• Deepen your understanding of global development
• Strengthen your communication and leadership skills
• Connect with a network of like-minded young talent

Don’t miss out - apply now and make an impact: https://buff.ly/5rkiGKh

New deadline: 9 February 2026

More than half of the world's population lives in cities, which account for approximately 70% emissions driving climate change.

In Brazil, planners are rethinking how cities grow so they work with nature, not against it.

Their idea? The ‘agrihood’, neighbourhoods that mix homes with farms, trees and shared green spaces. Instead of spreading into forests and farmland, these places restore damaged land, cool cities, reduce floods, protect wildlife and provide local food, while still being profitable.

UN News explains how bringing nature back into everyday city life benefits both people and the planet.https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166880