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Ten years since the Paris Agreement was signed, progress on nationally determined contributions has been slow; however, with support from the Resident Coordinator System, countries are preparing more ambitious contributions that promote a sustainable future.

The Food and Agriculture Organization is economically empowering rural women in Uzbekistan by providing agricultural knowledge, tools, and peer networks. Such localised projects that leave no one behind are at the core of the COP30 climate discussions.

As Brazil hosts COP30 in the heart of the Amazon, the Resident Coordinator's Office has been leading the UN in supporting local and national partners to implement inclusive, ambitious climate projects that will endure long after the conference.

From creating home-based daycare services to opening child-friendly spaces, the UN's support in providing new childcare services has brought significant social and economic benefits to families. This coordinated focus on leaving no one behind is at the heart of this week's World Social Summit.

A new multilateral programme in Albania addresses critical socio-economic challenges for the most vulnerable communities, including high youth unemployment, poverty, and inadequate access to quality care services. As the world partakes in the World Social Summit, investing in similar social protection programmes is key to securing a sustainable future for all.