Conflict, climate change and infrastructure Climate change will affect communities least able to deal with its impact the most – and could fuel conflict in the process. Here's how infrastructure…
Nurturing the seeds of stability Colombia is at a crossroads. Over five decades of conflict have left around 220,000 dead. Millions of people have been displaced. But a peace deal…
A home away from home Behind the scenes: personal stories from temporary settlements in Jordan and Iraq
Resilient crisis recovery in Mozambique Since 2017, a wave of violence has interrupted education, destroyed crops and public infrastructure, impacted livelihoods and forced people to flee their…
Post-disaster recovery: Building schools and health centres in… Hundreds of primary schools have been built in Indonesia, increasing the quality of education and the number of primary school students in the country…
UNOPS achieves top-level award for sustainable procurement COPENHAGEN – UNOPS has been awarded gold level in the Sustainable Procurement Review by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Third time running: UNOPS receives award for distinction in… UNOPS receives the gold level from the world's leading purchasing and supply association and remains the only United Nations organization to achieve this…
Gender parity is necessary when working in challenging locations Humanitarian aid and development projects often take place in difficult locations. The need for a diverse and gender-balanced workforce to implement these…
Building a world that leaves no one behind Inclusive infrastructure is vital for sustainable development. Here’s why.
Statement to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board 2017 Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UNOPS, at First regular session of the Executive Board, 31 January 2017