With most Comorians living within two kilometres of the coast, the UN and partners are supporting investments that will safeguard 140,000 residents by restoring, protecting and sustainably managing the natural resources that comprise the islands' natural defences.
With the High Seas Treaty now in effect, the UN is building on existing support to ensure that high seas and international seabeds are managed for the benefit of all humanity, offsetting the ecological destruction wrought by unsustainable economic interests.
Through anticipatory action, the Guatemalan Government and UN agencies are supporting vulnerable agricultural communities by funding essential activities that pre-empt climate impacts, thereby reducing economic and food losses.
As climate impacts fuel tensions over scarce resources in Mali, the UN is working with partners on a number of resilience projects, including reviving traditional institutions to manage natural resources and implementing early warning systems.
The UN in Mauritius and Seychelles is working closely with governments and partners to strengthen ocean governance, marine biodiversity, and climate resilience.
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.
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.
