Through the UN 2.0 initiative, Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams are investing in new skills, digital capabilities, data and innovation to continue supporting governments' national priorities as they navigate uncertainty and pursue a sustainable future.
Since Uzbekistan ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2021, the UN has supported the country’s efforts to improve disability inclusion. UN Volunteers are ensuring that inclusion is part of everyday decisions, not just policy language.
Amid growing financial pressures, countries are seeking international cooperation that starts with national priorities, strengthens their ability to navigate complex challenges and offers predictable financing to sustain development gains.
At the 2026 ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment, the UN Secretary-General highlighted key findings from the UNSDG Chair Report, including progress made due to reforms in the UN development system and four areas where action is essential.
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 losses from explosive ordnance reaching $26.7 billion, the UN is working with Government and national partners in Ukraine through innovative technologies, equipment for deminers and support for farmers and survivors, including women and veterans.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Garry Conille of Haiti as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 1 April 2026.
Hurricane Melissa upended lives and livelihoods when it struck Jamaica in late October. But coordination between the UN and partners is bridging gaps in goods and services, ensuring a resilient recovery that reflects the island's community spirit.
As Costa Rica takes the lead in implementing the Global Digital Compact, the Secretary-General's UN 2.0 vision strengthens UN capabilities and the Resident Coordinator system turns global ambition into national action, ensuring a safer digital future for all.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 4: Quality Education
Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Digital Services
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Smart technology
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