As countries observe the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN is supporting preparations for the 'Super' El Niño by sharpening risk analysis, pre-positioning assistance, protecting resources and mobilising finance amid compounding crises.
Turkmenistan's new community-based approach to social services expands who receives support, how they receive it, where it is available and what is offered, scaling pilot projects nationally with UN expertise and financing from the Joint SDG Fund.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 4 October 2026.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Brian Williams of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 1 October 2026.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pablo Ruiz Hiebra of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 1 October 2026.
Nearly five decades after Viet Nam joined the UN, the two are setting out a new vision of green and digital transformation, investment in people, resilience to demographic and climate change, and solutions that can travel beyond national borders.
Under the Government's leadership, early and comprehensive coordination after the floods in Nepal allowed the UN and partners to overcome logistical hurdles, bring global attention and reach over 64,000 people. Next steps will connect relief and resilience.
The UN's "Climate Promise: Forward" initiative supports countries to advance sustainable development in tandem with their climate commitments by tackling barriers to progress and ensuring lasting change is embedded in national plans and partnerships.
Speaking during the General Assembly, the UN Secretary-General warned that the world faces four tests of power based on peace and security, inequality, climate change and AI, calling for greater cooperation to reduce further divisions.
As Indonesia faces rising energy prices, supply disruptions and climate impacts, the UN is working with the Government to implement renewable energy, unlock finance and build resilience while ensuring workers, women and coastal communities are included.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Jobs and Livelihoods
Economic Development
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
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