United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, with the host Government’s approval, effective as of 1 February 2026.
Under an innovative financing model, the UN and partners are pooling their expertise to support a new and scalable programme that addresses health needs across all life stages, ensuring a healthier future in Moyamba.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Vladanka Andreeva of North Macedonia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 10 January 2026.
Under the coordination of the Resident Coordinator's Office, the UN is supporting El Salvador's National Policy on Shared Responsibility for Care through pilot projects, the design of care services and the provision of expertise to a new national plan.
Through policy development, South-South cooperation and climate finance mobilisation, the UN in China is supporting the country's updated Nationally Determined Contribution for 2035, a new pathway for reducing emissions.
Working with multilateral partners, the UN Jamaica team's agencies tapped into their fields of expertise to ensure an efficient response after Hurricane Melissa made landfall. A resilient recovery is now vital to securing a sustainable future for all Jamaicans.
A partnership between the Benue State Government and UN Volunteers is providing youth with access to fully funded volunteer roles, empowering them with the skills and experience needed to become future leaders in the UN system.
With 86 per cent of Viet Nam’s population online last year, the Resident Coordinator's Office is collaborating with the Government and partners to manage cybercrime through joint programmes, care services and safety training.
Across the world, Resident Coordinators are guiding UN Country Teams in implementing inclusive policies, strong partnerships and programmatic support, creating environments where everyone can participate without barriers.
Chile's updated Nationally Determined Contribution is unprecedented in its involvement of the private sector and emphasis on a fair socio-ecological transition. With support from the UN in Chile, the country is taking a major step towards an ambitious climate agenda.
