- Before we get started, here's some background information on the Human Development Report:
- As well as a short animation of the report:
- Animation: Human Development Report 2013 - Rise of the South | hdr.undp.org | #hdr
- But let's get started with the chat!
Where else is improvement for the index needed? What would you expect from researchers to strengthen the index? @HelenClarkUNDP #hdrchat
.@cesarmachadojr Important to incorporate #sustainability in the way progress is measured, as proposed by #Rioplus20 outcome. #hdrchat- Protecting the environment:
@HelenClarkUNDP #hdrchat do believe that people frm the #SouthPacific with climate change issues become environmental refugees?- .@4everPegasus If sea level rises from #climatechange drive people from atolls & coastlines, there will be environmental refugees. #hdrchat
@HelenClarkUNDP Hi Are long term plans being developed for climate migrations.- .@transparency_a1 Emphasis currently is on trying to get a global #climatechange agreement 2 stop the worst happening. #hdrchat
- .@RikTindall Severe drought like that in New Zealand now will become more common with #climatechange. Need global action #hdrchat @UNDP
- Technology:
- .@PacificUS_ Most promising? I think potential 4 renewable energy harnessing wind/sun/tides. Most challenging? Tyranny of distance #hdrchat
@HelenClarkUNDP @PacificUS_ Hi Helen, what kinds of projects/ideas/movements are working to alleviate/solve probs of distance? #hdrchat- Fighting poverty:
@HelenClarkUNDP How should poverty be best addressed in the post-2015 agenda? #hdrchat
Twitterchat: Helen Clark answers your questions on development
UN Development Chief Helen Clark sat down for a Twitterchat following the launch of the 2013 Human Development Report launch to answer your questions on development. Check out some of the best #HDRchat tweets below!
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