A new UN guide highlights how governments can use long-term infrastructure planning to save money, increase efficiency, and promote sustainability.

Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at Fi​rst regular session of the Executive Board, 4 February 2021

Two new reports from Cities Alliance and UNOPS encourage gender inclusion in urban planning.

UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will reflect on UNOPS work in 2020 and discuss priorities for 2021 on 4 February at 10:00 am (New York time). You can watch the live proceedings of the Executive Board via UN Web TV or follow #unopsEB on Twitter.

In the midst of a global health pandemic, UNOPS is working to support COVID-19 response and recovery efforts around the world.

At the Climate Adaptation Summit, UNOPS calls for change and supports tangible solutions to help achieve a climate-resilient future.

Better road and health infrastructure is supporting communities across Darfur

Hosted by the Netherlands, this event will see the launch of a comprehensive Adaptation Action Agenda aimed at making the world more resilient to climate change. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in the Infrastructure Anchoring Event panel discussion on 26 January.

This seminar is an opportunity for Nordic companies to gain insight into UN procurement practices and objectives, as well as display Nordic innovations and solutions. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will deliver the opening remarks.

A new project will strengthen healthcare for underserved communities in Myanmar’s Shan State, with funding from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

Across East Darfur, shared management of natural resources is helping mitigate conflict, promote women’s rights and improve livelihoods.

Better access to water is helping create new possibilities for people in some of the world’s most remote communities