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For nearly two decades, drought and climate impacts destroyed farmlands in Tur Al-Baha. A UN-supported programme rehabilitated a collapsed irrigation network to provide access to water and protect harvests, restoring food, income and opportunity.

With most Comorians living within two kilometres of the coast, the UN and partners are supporting investments that will safeguard 140,000 residents by restoring, protecting and sustainably managing the natural resources that comprise the islands' natural defences.

For millions of Africans, the absence of affordable and reliable access to electricity isn’t just about lighting a room —it’s about access to education, economic growth, and a better quality of life.

All for Land and Land for All - Why our survival hinges on restoring our land

The transformative power of energy access is undeniable. It is more than just keeping the lights on—it's a catalyst that accelerates progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly for women and youth in rural communities. To address this critical need, the UN in Guinea is working with the government to support rural electrification initiatives and improve the living conditions of communities.

The Philippines is preparing for the possibility of​ either​ a super typhoon or a significant  ​earthquake​​,​ often referred to by Filipinos as the

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime is supporting biodiversity-rich countries like Tanzania and Uganda to improve their forensic capacity to counter wildlife crime and illegal wildlife trade.

ILO labour intensive programme brings communities together in Iraq.

As Lebanon continues to reel under a multifaceted economic crisis, a competency-based training course conducted by the PROSPECTs programme gave Lebanese and Syrian trainees key skills needed to advance their career in Lebanon’s vital agricultural sector.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed was in Tunisia from 26 to 28 August to attend the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8), a forum co-organized by the Government of Tunisia, the Government of Japan, the United Nations and other partners, which hosted some 30 African heads of state and government as well as regional and international organizations, civil society representatives, and the private sector.

Our UN teams are on the ground, working with governments and key stakeholders to bolster countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping ensure a smooth recovery. They tackle a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis—from climate action to gender equality and food security—and utilize innovative approaches to problem-solving to better serve communities. Below are some highlights of their work this month. 

Around the world, UN teams are working with governments and other partners to combat COVID-19 and support national socio-economic recovery plans, focusing on activities to provide service to vulnerable groups. Below are some highlights of these initiatives.

Teams are intensifying their efforts across the globe to tackle COVID-19 and the latest variant: Omicron. They are also helping countries as they face multidimensional challenges like an increase in gender-based violence and political unrest.

UN teams and partners are delivering COVID-19 vaccines and emergency supplies across the globe. Today, we highlight some of those efforts.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues its deadly march around the world. How will countries be able to “build back better” from this calamity? We know, in this respect, that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are key.