Young leaders across the globe are solving environmental and human development challenges by improving how people interact with nature, valuing diverse ways of thinking and enabling more inclusive participation in shaping solutions.
Four months into Cuba’s deepening energy crisis, the healthcare system is under immense strain amid existing humanitarian needs. The UN has expanded its Hurricane Melissa response plan to address the cascading impacts on essential services.
With support from the UN and partners, a new solar-powered borehole in Kenya's Wajir County is bringing clean water closer to home for over 9,200 people and thousands of livestock, easing daily hardship in the drought-prone region.
As climate change pressures natural resources and intensifies disaster hazards, Tajikistan is building on its longstanding water leadership by leveraging new AI technologies that sustainably manage water sources and enhance climate resilience.
Hurricane Melissa upended lives and livelihoods when it struck Jamaica in late October. But coordination between the UN and partners is bridging gaps in goods and services, ensuring a resilient recovery that reflects the island's community spirit.
After El Niño floods upended the lives of nearly 300,000 people in Burundi, the UN Global Emergency Fund is reaching displaced communities in Gateri with both an emergency response and integrated support that enhances self-reliance for a sustainable future.
Under an innovative financing model, the UN and partners are pooling their expertise to support a new and scalable programme that addresses health needs across all life stages, ensuring a healthier future in Moyamba.
By allocating funds directly through the budgets of local governments, the UN is supporting communities in Bangladesh to access water and adapt to climate change while also ensuring women are instrumental in driving results.
The Blue Peace Financing Initiative invests in solar-powered water kiosks and public toilets across Freetown with support from the UN and partners, providing a scalable model for inclusive, sustainable urban development and innovative financing.
Working with multilateral partners, the UN Jamaica team's agencies tapped into their fields of expertise to ensure an efficient response after Hurricane Melissa made landfall. A resilient recovery is now vital to securing a sustainable future for all Jamaicans.
