Around the world, the United Nations family joins hands in support of a better world.

"UNOPS people are the cornerstones of our success. They are the women and men who support our partners' work in some of the hardest environments on earth."

Alongside our partnership with the Guardian Media Group​, we’re showcasing highlights of our infrastructure work around the world, in support of global development aims. Below are examples of some of the projects we undertake to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. ​​

Remarks by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at HABITAT III: High level Roundtable – ‘Ecological, Climate Change Resilient, Disaster-responsive Cities’, 18 October 2016​

At the opening of the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development in Quito, Ecuador, Grete Faremo spoke about the importance of resilient urbanization.

Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at HABITAT III - Plenary Session 1 (official opening), Quito, 17 October 2016​

Speech by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at HABITAT III: UNOPS/UN-OHRLLS Networking Event - Harnessing the potential of urbanization in least-developed countries​, Quito, 17 October 2016​

Speech by Grete Faremo, Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNOPS, at HABITAT III, Quito, 17 October​ 2016​​

UNOPS Executive Director, Grete Faremo, met with the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s (KOICA) Vice President, Wooyoung Chung, in Seoul today.

UNOPS uses the GRI framework to report to its Executive Board. Through the process of adopting this standard, a number of new and existing results have been recognized as key indicators of sustainability.

UNOPS uses the GRI framework to report to its Executive Board. Through the process of adopting this standard, a number of new and existing results have been recognized as key indicators of sustainability.

UNOPS latest Sustainability Report looks back at our work around the world in 2016. Learn more about how our key achievements in 2016 helped to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals through our work with partners. ‘Impact’ uses the Global Reporting Initiative framework to measure the impact of our work on the environment and the societies in which we work. ​​