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As countries meet at the UNCCD Conference of the Parties under the theme, "Restoring Land. Restoring Hope," a summer school in Kyrgyzstan shows how pastoralists can combine tradition and digital tools to manage rangelands.

As the world marks International Youth Day, the UN is working with governments, communities and young people to strengthen opportunities, livelihoods and participation in public life amid the challenges facing youth today.

Drawing on humanitarian capacities already in place, the UN and partners are supporting the response with shelter and emergency supplies following a major earthquake. Damage and socioeconomic assessments are also helping determine the scale of needs.

With support from the Joint SDG Fund, Namibia is de-risking community-level initiatives and industrial scale projects by building the inclusive and environmental safeguards that allow innovation and investment to advance together.

With financing from the Joint SDG Fund, the UN engaged Sama Bajau families to translate their self-assessed priorities into tangible change, showing how public programmes can better reflect Indigenous cultures, livelihoods and priorities in data and planning.

The UN is working with the Government of Benin to reach both host and displaced communities with long-term support and immediate aid, reducing pressures on farmland, schools and essential resources.

UN Volunteers are raising awareness about a UNFPA-supported chatbot that has reached nearly one million young people across 20 states in India with confidential information about mental well-being and reproductive health.

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.

The UN is supporting Jamaica as it strengthens resilience, expands economic opportunities, improves data systems and reaches vulnerable communities, ensuring that the recovery after disasters creates a stronger foundation for sustainable development.