From data gaps to people-powered cities | INSIGHT
Building the capacity of local governments is not a one-off activity. It is an ongoing investment in skills, systems and governance.
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A chance for change | STORY
By providing jobs and training, the social infrastructure programme helps to not only improve the infrastructure of homes in low-income neighbourhoods, but enables a cultural shift that deters the likelihood of engaging in illegal activities. “By accessing genuine, quality work, we see how they change and how they picture a different future and can redirect their life,” says Mónica Rivera. “And importantly, this demonstrates how work really contributes to lowering crime rates.” Importantly, the programme views the investment in infrastructure as a way to achieve social inclusion, providing valuable tools to help bring together the community.
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Strengthening Guatemala’s healthcare service | VIDEO
Close Strengthening Guatemala's healthcare service UNOPS Project of the Year Awards recognize outstanding achievement in project delivery, highling our operations across all regions.
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Hear from UNOPS chief Jorge Moreira da Silva ahead of COP30 | VIDEO
Watch the video to hear from UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva ahead of COP30 on why this matters. Global Goal supported:
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Beyond targets: How UNOPS is driving climate action | INSIGHT
It is our commitment to significantly reduce our own emissions. But it goes much further. We've carefully assessed the climate risks facing our offices and project locations around the world.
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Supporting young people build a sustainable future | VIDEO
Close Supporting young people build a sustainable future Recognized as agents of change, young people are at the frontlines – driving sustainable development and progress towards the 2030 Agenda.
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International Mine Awareness Day: Hear from UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva | VIDEO
Close International Mine Awareness Day: Hear from UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, UNOPS reaffirms our commitment to creating safe futures.
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Strengthening healthcare in the West Bank | VIDEO
Close Strengthening healthcare in the West Bank UNOPS worked with the government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency to help improve medical testing and cold storage facilities in the West Bank. Watch to learn more.
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A Q&A with Romeo Bertolini on how UNOPS helps the NDC Partnership drive global collaboration on climate action | INSIGHT
It supports more than 80 countries and over 30 institutions committed to implementing the Paris Agreement. Explore further.
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Repairing lives amid urban disaster in Brazil | VIDEO
Close Repairing lives amid urban disaster in Brazil In the midst of one of Brazil's largest ongoing urban disasters, displaced communities in the city of Maceió are finding ways to recover, reconnect and reclaim their lives through a unique recovery programme. Global Goal supported:
