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 Montenegro builds a more inclusive future, the UN team is working to ensure that opportunities are available for the country's vast talent by investing in youth, advancing gender equality and engaging rural communities.
At UN Climate Week 4 in Baku, participants focused on turning climate plans into solutions that work in the real world, attract investment, deliver benefits for people and are replicable at scale, becoming part of the real economy.
Chinese agricultural experts working in Uganda and Indian water-testing methods being taught in Honduras are just two examples of how the UN supports countries in the Global South to identify expertise, connect with partners and implement solutions.
Saudi Arabia is investing in national infrastructure, technology and expertise to reuse, conserve and produce water amid scorching heat. Internationally, the Kingdom has fostered UN-supported partnerships to prevent drought and share vital knowledge.
Following devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and left more than 900 missing across Nepal, the UN and partners have released emergency funding, deployed assessment teams and mobilised supplies to support the Government-led response.
At the Food Systems Financing Forum, the UN launched a Deal Book comprising more than $315 million in investment opportunities that address the interconnected challenges of the Caribbean's food import dependence.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
Finance
Business Operations
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