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February 2026
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Story
Three Decades, Many Frontlines: Reflections on a UN Career and Five Defining Years in China
As his tenure in UN China draws to a close, Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China, writes that lasting change at scale does not emerge from isolated action, but from alignment across institutions, partners and communities behind a shared moral purpose.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Peace-building
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
February 2026
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Story
Powering Progress in Zambia: Clean Energy Innovations Transform Nkhundye’s Farming Community
With financing from the Joint SDG Fund, the UN is supporting farmers in Nkhundye to embrace clean energy technologies for household use and agro-processing, leading to improved food security, lower household costs and new market opportunities.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Jobs and Livelihoods
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
February 2026
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Story
How Trinidad and Tobago is Reimagining Healthcare Through Innovation
With UN support, Trinidad and Tobago is meeting the needs of health workers and patients by introducing disinfecting robots, solar-powered refrigerators and digital health records, presenting a cohesive story of innovation with purpose.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Health and well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Smart technology
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
February 2026
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Resource
NDC Insights Series: A Decade of the Paris Agreement
A new compendium of insights from the United Nations Development Programme captures key trends of new-generation NDCs submitted by 128 Parties to the Agreement in 2025. This issue spotlights experiences from countries that were supported by the UN system under the Climate Promise Initiative 2025. Under the convening role of the UN Resident Coordinator and the technical leadership of UNDP, UN teams supported 61 countries in the formulation and submission of their NDCs.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action
February 2026
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Story
A Song That Saves Lives: Tsunami Awareness Through Music in Timor-Leste
The UN and partners organized a public awareness week in Dili that prepared students for tsunamis through educational activities and a memorable song produced by local artists, ensuring an inclusive future where no one is left behind.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 4: Quality Education
Education
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Disaster Risk Reduction
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
February 2026
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Story
With Support From Joint SDG Fund: From Informal Work to Decent Jobs in Albania
The Lifelong Empowerment and Protection in Albania programme combines social protection, skills development and decent employment, supporting women and vulnerable communities in transforming informal or unpaid work into dignified, protected careers.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Jobs and Livelihoods
Decent work
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
February 2026
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Story
How Thailand is Reforming the Seafood Industry to Prevent Exploitation
Thailand is reforming its seafood industry to better protect migrant fishers and processing workers from exploitation, including forced labour and unpaid wages. Through stronger laws, inspections and worker support systems, migrant workers are becoming more informed, organized and able to claim their rights and access justice.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
2030 Agenda and the SDGs