UNOPS has signed a $40 million agreement with Sweden to continue our joint efforts in connecting rural Afghan communities to essential services and markets by road.

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​​

In support of Habitat III, we’re highlighting how communities can come together after natural disasters to build back better.

Ninety-three percent of Argentines live in highly dense areas, making it one of the most urbanized countries in the world. As a result, the country suffers from a shortage of adequate housing, urban sprawl, overcrowding and a lack of basic services.

The monsoon season brings torrential rainfall to Mannar Island, in north-west Sri Lanka. This meant bad news for over 30,000 people who live there. Not anymore.

​​A crucial part of the​ fight against climate change and global warming is often overlooked: The role of infrastructure.​​

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

To mark World Habitat Day, we’re highlighting how UNOPS helps support human settlements, and build better lives for people and communities.