Statement by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the High-level Forum on South-South Cooperation on climate change at COP29 – 15 November 2024

Statement by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the session 'Promoting Low-carbon Energy Transition and Accelerating Global Climate Action', co-hosted by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), the UNFCCC Secretariat and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) at COP29 – 15 November 2024

Statement by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the session 'Energizing Healthcare: Accelerating Universal Quality Healthcare Through Policy, Planning, Procurement, & Performance', co-hosted by UNOPS, World Bank and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) at COP29 – 15 November 2024

The bridge and accompanying feeder roads are providing a lifeline for communities in the Bahr el Ghazal region.

UNOPS partners with the Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Africa (APRA) initiative to accelerate renewable energy adoption across the continent.

A new agreement with the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados will strengthen the capacity of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Opinion article by Jorge Moreira da Silva, UNOPS Executive Director, published in The World Economic Forum — 11 November 2024

Rainwater harvesting systems are helping secure access to safe drinking water in north Argentina and building indigenous communities’ resilience to droughts and heatwaves

UNOPS, The Global Fund and Zambia's Ministry of Health are working together to construct medical oxygen plants for hospitals around the country to support healthcare delivery.

In Yemen, heavy rainfalls and other extreme weather events have devastating consequences for both urban and rural communities. Climate-resilient roads offer a lifeline.