Coinciding with World Oceans Day, the Ocean Conference aims to support the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development). The conference aims to be the game changer that will reverse the decline in the health of our ocean for people, planet and prosperity. Co-hosted by the Governments of Fiji and Sweden, this year's theme is 'Our oceans, our future: partnering for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14.' UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo is attending the event.

At the two-day event in Jordan, Grete Faremo discussed the importance of infrastructure that responds to the immediate needs of people and societies.

At an official ceremony this month, the Government of Japan displayed its continued support to the people and Government of Jordan with the award of a new grant, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum for strategic advice, coordination and partnership development. This year's event is the first opportunity for the international community to review global progress of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, as well as the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. Stefan Köhler, Chair of the International Recovery Platform Steering Committee, will attend the event​.

At the World Economic Forum on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Phnom Penh this week, Grete Faremo participated in a panel discussion on the region’s impact on the global economy.

UNOPS is seeking diverse articles for an upcoming publication on how procurement can support the Sustainable Development Goals.

Hosted by the Sustainable Oceans Alliance, the third Sustainable Oceans Summit aims to educate and help make marine environmental threats a mainstream concern. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will be a keynote speaker at the event and will participate in a session entitled, 'The Future of Sustainability and Innovation in the Private Sector.'

The Global Infrastructure Forum focuses on collaborative financing for infrastructure development in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is jointly organized by multilateral development banks, in close partnership with the United Nations. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in the event.