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After Cyclone Freddy displaced thousands of families in Malawi, a programme financed by the Joint SDG Fund combined renewable energy infrastructure, clean cooking technology, local governance and skills training into a unified, long-term response.

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.

In Moldova, more than 120 communities and half a million people have benefitted from demographic forecasting and community-driven planning, demonstrating how coordinated action between the UN and partners can address development challenges.

With millions of fans from across the globe celebrating the World Cup in Mexico, UN Volunteers worked with UNICEF to develop child protection measures throughout the tournament, creating a safeguarding model that can last after the final whistle.

Egypt is working with the UN to integrate its 10.5 million migrants, refugees and foreign nationals through a coordinated approach that improves access to health, education and protection services, supporting displaced and host communities alike.

During Geneva Digital Week, UN leaders called for inclusive global governance to ensure that AI is safe, ethical and benefits everyone, especially those in developing countries. They also emphasised the importance of human oversight, transparency and international cooperation to harness AI's potential and mitigate its risks.

As heatwaves become increasingly severe and long, the UN is supporting communities by improving access to water, addressing the health impacts of extreme temperatures and leveraging both nature and new technologies.

With conflicts flaring in northern Ghana over land, resources and succession to traditional authority, UN-supported community peacebuilding shows how local action and national leadership reinforce stability while empowering vulnerable communities.

The Joint SDG Fund is supporting a UN-backed programme that works with local farmers in Covalima and Zumalai to change how food is produced and sold by expanding access to markets, agricultural innovation and nutrition.