UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are grappling with diverse needs and the urgency to invest more in sustainable development as a way out of multiple crises.
In countries like Papua New Guinea where forest ownership rests with Indigenous Peoples, an innovative programme is helping bring technological solutions to help these communities combat deforestation more effectively.
Resident Coordinator of the UN in Việt Nam, Pauline Tamesis, and Representative of UN Women in Việt Nam, Caroline Nyamayemombe, discuss this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’
The Resident Coordinator in Afghanistan leads a critical effort to support Afghan women. With a focus on healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience, the UN team invests in women-led solutions for a stronger, more inclusive Afghanistan.
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime is supporting biodiversity-rich countries like Tanzania and Uganda to improve their forensic capacity to counter wildlife crime and illegal wildlife trade.
Nearly 40 per cent of Namibia's population lives in informal settlements, with little or no access to infrastructure and basic services, including water, sanitation, and hygiene. The Resident Coordinator and her office are acting as connectors, bringing together the strengths and expertise of UN entities and partners to help serve these vulnerable communities in a cohesive way.
The Asia-Pacific region has demonstrated how a long-term vision can be transformed into reality. We know that more and better progress is possible – if we mobilize at speed, at scale; and if we do so together.
The UN chief spoke about climate justice, reform of the financial system, the upcoming Summit of the Future, and the need for renewed multilateralism in an increasingly multipolar world.
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.