As volunteerism shapes the people connecting global development ambitions to local action, the Journeys of Inspiration photobook channels insights from UN Resident Coordinators into one clear message: volunteerism is about relationships, trust and a commitment to progress.
Global divisions, conflicts and geopolitical tensions are hindering progress as development financing falls while debt repayments rise, the UN warned in a new report. Despite setbacks, renewable energy saw record spending, and trade between developing countries has increased.
In the lush Bolivian Amazon, a UN programme promotes sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity while conserving biodiversity. Small-scale producers working with the programme are translating their harvests into existing international value chains.
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.
The UN Deputy Secretary-General delivers remarks at the briefing with Member States on the recalibration of the Resident Coordinator system, highlighting progress in supporting national priorities, as well as the changing contexts in which Resident Coordinators Offices operate.
Women's knowledge of sustainable resource management and their community leadership are vital to managing climate change. As countries address persistent obstacles and underrepresentation, the UN is supporting them in developing climate pledges that incorporate gender equality.
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.
By supporting new broadband connection points and digital skills training, the UN-backed "Connected Communities" initiative is unlocking access to education, public services and economic resilience for women and rural communities in Chile.
Despite progress, just 12.9 per cent of women in Montenegro hold ownership or rights to agricultural land. The UN is providing technical expertise and support to address systemic barriers for rural women, in alignment with national priorities and international commitments.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Jobs and Livelihoods
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
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