Argentina
As COVID-19 swept across Argentina, quick action to prepare for and respond to the escalating health crisis was needed to help save lives.
Strengthening healthcare systems in vulnerable communities
In too many areas of the world, people are prevented from receiving quality healthcare. For vulnerable communities faced with a lack of medical infrastructure and difficulty getting vital medical equipment, receiving basic health services can seem like an impossible challenge.
To address this, UNOPS is strengthening the resilience of healthcare systems around the world, using funding from the government of Japan.
East Africa
In partnership with the European Union, we're working with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and other UN organizations to help mitigate the health and socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, we continued our work to help countries establish a unified vision for their future infrastructure – in line with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
In collaboration with governments and partners – including UNEP, the University of Oxford and the Global Center on Adaptation – we championed the adoption of sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure that can withstand shocks and stresses, protect lives and livelihoods, and help create equal opportunities for all.
We’re walking the walk. Our work supporting climate action is met with a commitment to climate neutrality within our own operations. We believe measuring our carbon footprint and the sustainability of our work is crucial.
9 years
climate neutral
Offsetting emissions
For the past 9 years, all greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide equivalent) from our operations have been offset through reductions with gold standard certification developed under the UN Clean Development Mechanism.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has embarked on a transformative journey toward building inclusive, gender-equal, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to sustain and further its development gains. In a unique multilateral partnership between the government, donors and three United Nations agencies, we’re supporting the effort.
Global
UNOPS works with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) – the world’s largest fund dedicated to supporting developing countries to shift to a low-emission, climate-resilient future – by providing grant management services for the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme.
Yemen
The rehabilitation of health centres – including Yemen’s leading maternal and children’s hospital – is helping provide better care for thousands of patients.
Supporting crisis recovery
Ongoing violent conflict in northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
With funding from the World Bank, UNOPS is supporting the government of Mozambique's efforts to foster longer-term peace and economic development. This includes implementing cash-for-work programmes targeting women, providing vocational training for women and youth, and ensuring women's active participation in peacebuilding committees.
With funding from the World Bank, UNOPS is supporting the government of Mozambique's efforts to foster longer-term peace and economic development. This includes implementing cash-for-work programmes targeting women, providing vocational training for women and youth, and ensuring women's active participation in peacebuilding committees.
We remain resolute in our ambitions for the future – and in our commitment to help build a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for all.
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In over 80 countries around the world, our people come together with communities and partners – to share ideas, knowledge and expertise, to help build a sustainable future – for people and the planet.
