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A year and a half since the February 2021 military takeover of Myanmar, the country is in the grip of an unprecedented human rights, economic and humanitarian crisis, while a state of emergency continues to be in place.

Although LDCs have contributed the least to global levels of carbon emissions, they find themselves on the frontlines of the climate crisis. As the UN General Assembly meets today to discuss progress on the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries 2022-2031, we explore how UNDP and UNEP are working together to help finance technological innovation to support communities in Burundi adapt to rising water levels and build resilience to climate induced flooding and drought.

The UN Peacebuilding Fund, (PBF), which emphasizes the role of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts through their meaningful participation, began work in Haiti in 2019 in response to needs identified by the government. Ahead of the International Day of Peace marked annually on 21 September, here are five things you need to know about the PBF.

Women are essential actors of peacebuilding. Although the efforts of women in building peace often go unnoticed, women across conflict-affected countries in the Arab region have been instrumental in diffusing tensions and mediating conflicts in their own communities.