Mexico’s new climate plan shows how inclusive participation enhances local ownership, communications and behavioural insights accelerate implementation and coordination across the UN system amplifies impact, translating commitments into action.
The UN is supporting Jamaica as it strengthens resilience, expands economic opportunities, improves data systems and reaches vulnerable communities, ensuring that the recovery after disasters creates a stronger foundation for sustainable development.
With AI's governance concentrated among a few countries and companies, the UN Secretary-General has called for stronger capacity, safety and sustainability to ensure developing countries also benefit.
By combining access to finance, skills development, market opportunities and fair policy frameworks, the UN and partners are helping create environments where micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises across the world can flourish.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres discusses the devastating impacts of the intertwined climate crisis and global dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable energy offers a scalable, clean source of new electricity, with seven steps for effective implementation.
For nearly two decades, drought and climate impacts destroyed farmlands in Tur Al-Baha. A UN-supported programme rehabilitated a collapsed irrigation network to provide access to water and protect harvests, restoring food, income and opportunity.
Governments are reporting the highest levels of satisfaction with UN development support since reforms of the development system began nearly a decade ago. But continued progress will depend on sustained political engagement and more predictable financing.
Displaced and host community farmers in Dohuk are experiencing a financial boon after a UN-backed hub connected them to formal retail supply chains, strengthened quality standards and supported lasting relationships with suppliers.
The UN-supported Global Accelerator is working toward Namibia's goal of creating 500,000 jobs by coordinating and expanding successful programmes, promoting clearer accountability for results and supporting small businesses.
With an energy system facing longstanding challenges, the Philippines and the UN are working together both nationally and in local communities to implement clean energy solutions, improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and ensure an inclusive green transition.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
Food security and nutrition
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Disaster Risk Reduction
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Decent work
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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