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Through evidence, reflections and practical insights, the Cost of Not Investing in Social Protection blog series, part of the 11th socialprotection. org niversary campaign, highlighted why sustained investment in social protection matters for people, societies and economies.

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The authors highlight the importance of strengthening national systems before crises occur, investing in institutional capacity, coordination and preparedness to ensure faster, more predictable and sustainable responses when shocks hit.

✍️ Written by Patricia Velloso, Clara Van Panhuys, Lou Tessier and Soa Rabetsaroana, on behalf of the SPIAC-B Working Group on Linking Humanitarian Assistance and Social Protection, the blog examines how insufficient investment +

🌍🤝 Connecting with communities on the values of the United Nations 📍 On 10 October, buff.ly/y8XkFjh took part in the United Nations Day celebrations in Bonn, Germany, represented by Bilal Akhter, Knowledge Management Assistant at the platform.

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🤝 These exchanges are an important reminder that international cooperation is rooted not only in institutions and policies, but also in the shared values that connect the UN with the people it serves. #UnitedNationsDay #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #InternationalCooperation #SocialProtection

🌍🤝 Connecting with communities on the values of the United Nations 📍 On 10 October, buff.ly/y8XkFjh took part in the United Nations Day celebrations in Bonn, Germany, represented by Bilal Akhter, Knowledge Management Assistant at the platform.

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Reflecting on the importance of connecting with the public, Bilal Akhter shared: “It was inspiring to meet citizens in Bonn who were genuinely curious and keen to learn about the work of the UN. +

These conversations reminded me that the United Nations is not just about institutions, mandates, or funding; it is also about the values we share, the people we serve, and our collective commitment to human dignity, equality, solidarity, and peace.

🌍🤝 Connecting with communities on the values of the United Nations 📍 On 10 October, buff.ly/y8XkFjh took part in the United Nations Day celebrations in Bonn, Germany, represented by Bilal Akhter, Knowledge Management Assistant at the platform.

The celebrations highlighted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and marked the 30th anniversary of Bonn as a UN City, bringing organisations and local residents together through information booths, activities and cultural performances.

📢 What does it take to create the fiscal space for universal social protection? New evidence from Honduras, Moldova, Morocco, Pakistan and Senegal explores how domestic reforms, financing arrangements and international solidarity can help expand investment in social protection.

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✍️ A special blog on how social protection and rural development investments can work together to strengthen food security, improve nutrition and build resilient livelihoods, drawing on Brazil’s experience and IFAD’s contributions buff.ly/FPG8XD7

With 645 million people facing hunger in 2025 and 2.69 billion unable to afford a healthy diet, strengthening social protection systems is essential to improving access to nutritious food and protecting households from economic and climate-related shocks.

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Every week until the end of October, we will feature a new contribution from invited partners and USP2030 Working Groups, exploring the costs of underinvestment in social protection from different perspectives and across key areas.

This blog explores how social protection, school feeding and support for family farmers have contributed to these achievements, and how the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) complements national policies to strengthen rural livelihoods and food security.

🌍 The authors highlight how social registries, productive inclusion, rural technical assistance and climate-resilient agriculture can work alongside social protection to improve nutrition, strengthen household incomes and build more resilient food systems.

🌍🌾#WorldFoodDay | 16 October 🌱 Celebrated on 16 October, World Food Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the connections between social protection, climate adaptation and resilient rural livelihoods

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Integrating climate knowledge into social protection can help support more resilient and sustainable rural livelihoods! 🎥 Marco Knowles, Senior Social Protection Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), shares his reflections!

🌍🌾#WorldFoodDay | 16 October 🌱 Celebrated on 16 October, World Food Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the connections between social protection, climate adaptation and resilient rural livelihoods

Climate change poses a major threat to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and efforts to end poverty. Social protection has an important role to play, but responding to current climate conditions alone may overlook future risks and the limits of adaptation.