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With the Amazon at the crossroads of climate action, biodiversity, and inclusive development, UN Resident Coordinator in Brazil Silvia Rucks reflects on how community-driven solutions, backed by the Brazil–UN Fund with support from Canada, are fostering resilience, equity, and hope across the region. 

When Atitoafaiga Tau-Ioapo, 30, discovered that one of her rugby league teammates was missing, she felt frightened. “Her mom reached out to me and said we haven’t seen her since last night. It’s now 8 p.m. the next day, and we haven’t seen her.”

Moldova's healthcare has grown by leaps and bounds. It is the result of a clear national vision, consistent investment, and strong partnerships.

For women and children in Nusa Tenggara Timur Province in eastern Indonesia, the wait for drinking water has transformed from an obstacle to an opportunity, thanks to a joint UN programme.

A joint programme, "Localize to Realize" (L2R),  spearheaded by the United Nations Philippines is empowering Sama Bajau and informal settler families in Surigao City to drive progress for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and pave the way for a better future.

From starting dialogue in divided communities to engaging in decision-making to counter hate and disinformation, young people are taking the lead; not just as advocates, but as architects of peace.

Solar energy and smart entrepreneurship is turning around Sama's life and livelihood in Bamyan's Yawklang Women's Market.

Landlocked Developing Countries face unique challenges and Resident Coordinators through their UN country teams, is helping them turn these barriers into bridges for development.

On the sidelines of the 2025 Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, Resident Coordinators are driving global progress on food system transformation; leading efforts in countries like Ethiopia, Guyana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Togo, and the Central Sahel.

Ahead of the upcoming UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4), the UN is accelerating ongoing efforts to transform food systems, with Resident Coordinators in countries like Bolivia and Nigeria leading initiatives to mobilize financing and foster collaboration for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly solutions.