United Nations Institute for Training and Research

May 2026

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Nestled in the Ring of Fire, Tonga is the world's second most at-risk country to natural hazards. Under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, the UN is working with partners to chart a future for the island that is not only resilient, but also sustainable.

2030 Agenda and the SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Health and well-being

SDG 5: Gender Equality

Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Jobs and Livelihoods

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Disaster Risk Reduction

SDG 13: Climate Action

Climate Action

SDG 15: Life on Land

Biodiversity and nature

SDG 17: Partnerships

Public engagement and partnerships

Civil Society

December 2025

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From Baku to Belém: China’s Climate Commitments

Through policy development, South-South cooperation and climate finance mobilisation, the UN in China is supporting the country's updated Nationally Determined Contribution for 2035, a new pathway for reducing emissions.

2030 Agenda and the SDGs

SDG 13: Climate Action

Climate Action

SDG 17: Partnerships

Public engagement and partnerships

November 2023

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UN teams respond to deadly earthquake in western Nepal

UN teams in Nepal are responding to the devastating earthquake in the west of the country, amid reports that over 150 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.

Disaster Risk Reduction