The world faces multiple complex interconnected challenges. And Africa is being hit hard by a devastating series of global shocks, and their impact on our people, environment and economies.
The Alternative Development Programme, led by UNODC, has restored thousands of hectares of lush green forests in the Southern Shan State affected by the expansion of opium cultivation.
Countries from Latin America and the Caribbean are showing their leadership for sustainable development in many forums - from Colombia hosting the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity in October to Antigua and Barbuda, hosting the Small Island Development States Conference next month. And we already see that the Summit of the Future will be no exception.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy chief warned on Tuesday.
The Maldives takes bold action to combat climate change, pioneering a comprehensive early warning system. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office plays a crucial role in this effort, championing the 'Early Warnings for All' initiative to protect lives and build resilient communities.
UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are grappling with diverse needs and the urgency to invest more in sustainable development as a way out of multiple crises.
In countries like Papua New Guinea where forest ownership rests with Indigenous Peoples, an innovative programme is helping bring technological solutions to help these communities combat deforestation more effectively.
At the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) meeting, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed recognized the steady progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taking place across the region.