"Climate justice is urgent and unequivocal."👇
Following my recent visit to #Nepal, I joined @UN_Spokesperson Noon Briefing to share what I saw and heard from communities devastated by the flash flood – one of the most catastrophic expressions of the new climate-reality.
The international community must step up and meet its climate commitments – on climate finance, on emissions reduction, and on helping developing countries build resilience to future shocks.
Climate justice is urgent and unequivocal.
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New agricultural equipment procured by @UNOPS_HoA for @InstituteEiar is helping strengthen agricultural research capacity, boost agricultural productivity & make food systems more resilient in Ethiopia 🌾
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First aid kits delivered, specialized explosive ordnance disposal equipment on the way 📦
In Ukraine, supporting @NPU_GOV_UA experts means safer conditions for those protecting communities and vital infrastructure every day.
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First delivery under UCRF-funded project supporting @NPU_GOV_UA EOD teams!
@UNOPS provided 100 individual first aid kits for explosive ordnance disposal experts, an essential part of officers' kits.
More is on the way!
Read about the project: bit.ly/452oQGE
UNOPS retweeted
Attacks directed against civilians are prohibited under international law.
Yet, from the Middle East to Ukraine to Sudan, we are seeing civilians & civilian infrastructure deliberately thrust into the line of fire.
Nothing seems to be off-limits: homes, hospitals, schools, airports, power stations & energy facilities.
These attacks must stop.
#NotATarget
We’re strengthening our partnership with @ADB_HQ!
Building on our cooperation, a new framework agreement will expand our efforts to help tackle some of the toughest development challenges across Asia & the Pacific – with a focus on supporting people in crisis-affected areas & in Small Island Developing States.
Read: bit.ly/4i8tetx
Across Asia, including in challenging contexts, @UNOPS and the @ADB_HQ have developed a strong partnership that’s delivering tangible results in areas like health and governance.
I had a very productive meeting with @ADBPresident Masato Kanda in Manila, to reflect on the impact of our work together, and explore new areas of cooperation.
I am delighted to have signed a new framework agreement between our organizations to continue this partnership, with a particular focus on addressing needs in fragile and conflict-affected situations, and Small Island Developing States.
Looking forward to building on what we’ve achieved together!
Following the recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck #Panama, recovery is underway.
Our Regional Director @dal_goncalves was on the ground this week to meet with affected communities & local teams.
We stand alongside the people of Panama & our partners as recovery continues.
Tune in to today’s UN Noon Briefing, where @UNOPS_Chief will provide a firsthand account of what he saw during his recent visit to communities devastated by flash floods in #Nepal.
“It’s a defining moment. The international community must step up.”
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At today's noon briefing: our guest will be @UNOPS_Chief, Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services @UNOPS.
Updates on Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine and more.
👇Watch here:
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Better health infrastructure means better care for communities.
Together with partners, UNOPS is building 2⃣ new multidisciplinary hospitals in southern #Uzbekistan equipped with modern diagnostic tech, universal accessibility, and climate-resilient engineering.
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“Climate ambition alone will not deliver the energy transition.”
As the shift to clean energy accelerates, here's how UNOPS-hosted @ICATclimate is helping countries turn climate commitments into measurable action 👇
What makes a renewable energy policy effective?⚡
In a new article on the @UNOPS website, ICAT Director @HenningWuester explores how policy impact assessment can help countries strengthen renewable energy policies & advance their climate commitments.
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When Zahaltsi's kindergarten 🏫 was destroyed during the ongoing war in #Ukraine, children lost a crucial space to learn and play.
Now restored, it's begun to fill with life again – and helping a community return to a sense of stability 👉 bit.ly/3S9ls9p
@UNOPS_UEE @EUDelegationUA
Cutting emissions, scaling up renewable energy capacity, and building resilience are possible – and urgent.
Ahead of #COP31, a new @UNEP report underscores just how urgent 👇
Every fraction of a degree of global warming matters.
Yet greenhouse gas emissions remain at record levels.
The new @UNEP #EmissionsGap Report shows what it will take to change course & pull back from the brink of a climate catastrophe.
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"A powerful moment to reflect on our shared commitment to the UN Charter, and what’s needed to deliver tangible results for the people we serve, and the planet we all call home."
#UNDay 🇺🇳🌍
As global challenges mount and resources shrink, effective and impactful multilateral cooperation is needed more than ever.
Excellent interactions with Denmark’s Foreign Minister @larsloekke and fellow members of the @UNCityCPH leadership team to mark this week’s 🇺🇳 Day.
With colleagues from across the UN, a powerful moment to reflect on our shared commitment to the UN Charter, and what’s needed to deliver tangible results for the people we serve, and the planet we all call home.
The innovation, technical expertise and cooperation in Copenhagen and the broader Nordic region can be an inspiration and a great resource, as the UN works to be more agile and efficient, to meet the mega challenges the world is facing.
My full remarks: bit.ly/485UPHb
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Recent climate-driven disasters around the world have shown so clearly that the impacts of climate change are only growing in frequency and intensity, and having a devastating toll on vulnerable communities.
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees was never an arbitrary target. It was a scientific limit, to avoid the worst impacts of this crisis.
The latest #EmissionsGap Report from @UNEP makes it abundantly clear: to avoid a total climate catastrophe, we must double down on the Paris Agreement commitments and do everything we can to minimize the magnitude of the overshoot.
Cutting emissions, scaling up renewable energy capacity, and building resilience are possible – and urgent.
With #COP31 around the corner, we must reckon with our climate-reality and accelerate climate action.
UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report is out today.
How far off are we from the Paris Agreement goals? What will it take to bring the planet's temperature back down? And what progress have we made so far?
Our explainer breaks down the report's key findings & what they mean: bit.ly/4jyNsze
“A major challenge in the Andean region is territorial inequality in access to healthcare.”
Our latest Q&A explores how better use of public resources can help strengthen health systems & expand access for communities across Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru 👉 bit.ly/4ASbs6F
#SDG3 #SDG9
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@UNOPS_Chief met with Danish Foreign Minister @larsloekke to discuss our shared priorities & strong partnership.
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Denmark is a strong supporter of multilateral cooperation and a steadfast partner of @UNOPS and the UN 🇺🇳 🇩🇰
As we mark UN Day this week, I had an excellent exchange @UNCityCPH with Foreign Minister @larsloekke on the impact of our partnership.
It’s making a tangible difference for people in need, including communities on the frontlines affected by the ongoing war in #Ukraine.
I thanked the Minister for Denmark's close cooperation and engagement with the UN to address key global challenges – tackling inequalities, advancing climate action and sustainable development.
I look forward to us expanding the UNOPS - @DanishMFA partnership.
In #SouthSudan, 44 km of roads provide a vital link for remote, conflict-affected communities to critical services & opportunities.
See how UNOPS delivers practical solutions to help create a safer, more prosperous future where it’s needed most.
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Visiting Ground Zero in Marawi City, @UNOPS_Chief reflects on the tragic human cost of the 2017 siege – and the extraordinary determination of affected communities to rebuild their lives.
Together with @EUinthePH, we’re committed to supporting post-conflict rehabilitation & sustainable recovery in the #Philippines 👇
In the #Philippines’ Marawi City, 'Ground Zero' is a powerful reminder of the lives, livelihoods, homes and heritage that were lost or affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege. But it’s also a testament to the extraordinary determination of the affected people.
It was incredibly moving to visit – alongside the @EUAmbPH Massimo Santoro and representatives of civil society – the most affected area of the 2017 siege, to reflect on the devastation the tragic event caused, but also on the progress that’s been made since, towards helping people recover and rebuild their lives.
Together with communities and our partners, @UNOPS is deeply committed to supporting peacebuilding, sustainable recovery, and post-conflict rehabilitation efforts.
As recovery continues, locally-owned actions, sustainable infrastructure, and stronger institutions are helping to rebuild trust and lay the foundations for a more peaceful and prosperous future for people in Marawi and broadly in Bangsamoro.
In #Syria, years of crisis, widespread displacement & damaged infrastructure have left communities exposed to natural hazards & climate risks.
In partnership with @JapanGov, we’re delivering early warning systems & building local readiness to help save lives & protect livelihoods.
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