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August 2023
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Action 2030 Blog
Last month, Indonesia reached a milestone with the launch of its National Blue Economy Roadmap 2045: a blueprint for ocean-based development. Hear from the Economist at the UN Resident Coordinator's Office on how the UN came together to support the Government in its preparation.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 14: Life Below Water
August 2023
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Story
Climate change-fueled storms have devastated health infrastructure and left women and girls more at risk of maternal mortality in countries like the Philippines where access to services in remote areas has already been tenuous for decades. Innovations like a custom-made sea ambulance is changing this.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Health and well-being
Climate Action
Central African Republic
August 2023
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Story
The United Nations in Cabo Verde has confirmed its support for the government following a boat rescue on August 16 off Cabo Verde’s coast with reportedly 60 migrants missing and seven dead.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
August 2023
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Announcement
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of George Conway of Canada as his new Deputy Special Representative for Somalia with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and Resident Coordinator in Somalia. Mr. Conway will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator.
August 2023
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Story
Marina’s is one of sixteen households that were provided with firewood alternatives and renewable energy sources – biomass, energy-efficient stoves and solar panels by the United Nations Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility programme in Adjara.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
Environment
Jobs and Livelihoods
August 2023
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Story
Since September 2021, the ban on girls' education has impacted 1.1 million girls and young women in the country. Somaya Faruqi, Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait- the UN's global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, reflects on the past two years.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Youth Leadership
August 2023
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Story
A joint UN programme run in Nampula and Zambezia provinces of Mozambique is mentoring young people on issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as violence against women and girls.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 5: Gender Equality