Young leaders across the globe are solving environmental and human development challenges by improving how people interact with nature, valuing diverse ways of thinking and enabling more inclusive participation in shaping solutions.
Nestled in the Ring of Fire, Tonga is the world's second most at-risk country to natural hazards. Under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, the UN is working with partners to chart a future for the island that is not only resilient, but also sustainable.
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.
With funding from the Joint SDG Fund and partners, a UN-supported programme leverages AI to help municipalities respond more effectively to everyday needs while supporting equitable, transparent and people-centered local governance in Guatemala.
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.
As Indigenous communities continue facing health inequities, the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was convened to highlight the connection between healthcare and tradition, as well as the need to promote Indigenous participation in global decisions.
Amid health inequities and threats to Indigenous Peoples' traditions and cultures, the UN Secretary-General urges adherence to international agreements and the full participation and protection of Indigenous Peoples, especially women and girls.
After Cyclone Ditwah devastated parts of Sri Lanka, many communities were still able to access essential everyday documents thanks to support from OneRegistry, a UN Joint Programme working with the Government to digitise the civil registration system.
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.
