Strategic coordination and advice
The primary role of the Committee is to advise the Executive Director.
The primary role of the Committee is to advise the Executive Director.
Almost $900 million dollars worth of new agreements were signed to combat COVID-19. Yet sadly, we lost lives.
I read a line last week that really stuck with me: "The ocean sustains humanity; but humanity treats it with contempt."
We are very happy to have her on the UNOPS Team and this is a perfect moment for Sonja to introduce herself.
Strategic focus Our focus is now without a doubt on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. This is the direction set in our restated Strategic Plan, 2022-2025.
In another example of our implementation support, we provide platforms for multilateral action for the SDGs. One example is through the Ocean Coordination Mechanism.
Triple planetary crisis Addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity and pollution. “Despite mounting challenges, Lebanon has made progress in developing a solid legal basis for integrated solid waste management and a draft National Strategy based on the principles of circular economy,” said Jean-Christophe Carret, World Bank Country Director for the Middle East Department. “Going forward, Lebanon needs to enforce this legal framework to advance the sector's reform to ensure the sustainability of operation of needed infrastructure and at the same time create green jobs,” added Jean-Christophe Carret.
Private sector will be key and the UN can support. The UN needs to take a smart role, such as the smart use of ODA to secure inclusion – no one should be left behind.
Our COVID-19 response once again demonstrated that stronger partnerships lead to a more effective response.
This is just a snapshot of new and extended agreements.