By allocating funds directly through the budgets of local governments, the UN is supporting communities in Bangladesh to access water and adapt to climate change while also ensuring women are instrumental in driving results.
When the roof of a women's shelter in Maseru collapsed, the UN and national partners collaborated to develop Lesotho’s first Multipurpose Centre for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating the importance of leadership and partnership in leaving no one behind.
A Sri Lankan eyecare entrepreneur learned how to protect her startup's AI system, datasets and brand with support from the World Intellectual Property Organization, positioning her venture to reach even more people with critical health services.
As Iraq experiences tangible progress, the UN is shifting its partnership towards a model that aligns humanitarian action, development cooperation and peacebuilding, all while ensuring sustainable financing for the country's national priorities.
The UN-supported Renewable Energy Innovation Fund worked with Uruguay and partners in securing both funding and private-public collaboration for Kahirós, the country's first large-scale initiative producing and using green hydrogen for heavy transport.
The UN is supporting Nigerian farmers in sourcing key ingredients with specialised processing equipment that has the potential to boost incomes while also reducing child malnutrition treatment costs across West Africa.
The UN is supporting programmes in Jordan that maintain a social safety net for refugees who are unable to work, while also promoting self-reliance by leveraging skills and facilitating livelihood opportunities through coordinated efforts with partners.
From vaccination and digital transformation to youth entrepreneurship and land restoration, the UN has supported Togo in fulfilling its development ambitions and ensuring a future in which no one is left behind.
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.
The Blue Peace Financing Initiative invests in solar-powered water kiosks and public toilets across Freetown with support from the UN and partners, providing a scalable model for inclusive, sustainable urban development and innovative financing.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water and sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Innovative financing
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
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