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.

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. ​​