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Tue, 16 Apr 2013

COPENHAGEN – Solar panels, rainwater tanks and a seawater cooling system are all features of the award-winning green building that is UNOPS new headquarters.

Contributions needed for key sustainable procurement publication

Fri, 12 Apr 2013

COPENHAGEN – UNOPS is seeking diverse articles for an upcoming publication on sustainable procurement in the international development sector.

UNOPS and UNEP offset carbon emissions

Thu, 11 Apr 2013

NAIROBI/COPENHAGEN - Environmental projects in India and Colombia are set to benefit from a new partnership to offset the carbon emissions of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNOPS.

Agreement to promote sustainable development in Latin America

Tue, 19 Mar 2013

PANAMA CITY - UNOPS has signed an agreement with the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) to share international expertise in sustainable and inclusive development.

UNOPS to support urban development partnership

Thu, 14 Mar 2013

BRUSSELS – UNOPS has been selected to host the Cities Alliance, a globally recognized urban development and poverty reduction partnership. In this role, UNOPS will act as the partnership’s secretariat, trustee and implementing partner.

Buying snow trucks to save lives in Afghanistan

Thu, 28 Feb 2013

Eight snow removal trucks have been delivered to Kabul, to help clear a vital transportation network connecting north and south Afghanistan.

Large trucks now available on UN Web Buy

Tue, 19 Feb 2013

COPENHAGEN – More than 100 types of large vehicles to support humanitarian and development projects are now available for purchase through UNOPS expanded electronic catalogue, UN Web Buy.

New UN House in Brazil

Mon, 11 Feb 2013

BRASILIA - The first building of a new UN House complex in Brazil has been inaugurated, with the construction of the second building planned for 2013-2014.

Renovations in progress at key Afghanistan airport

Wed, 6 Feb 2013

BAMYAN - UNOPS is implementing a major upgrade of the Bamyan city airport in order to improve its connectivity to Kabul and beyond, and to provide increased market access and opportunities to the local population.

UNOPS to advise Sustainable Public Procurement Initiative

Fri, 18 Jan 2013

UNOPS has been selected to join a high-level advisory committee for the new global scheme to promote sustainable procurement.

UN News

On Africa Day, UN chief says continent&#39s future full of opportunity and hope
Sat, 25 May 2013

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that while Africans forge ahead with &#8220a new narrative&#8221 for their continent, the United Nations will support them as they faced any challenges that remain on the path towards a prosperous future.
Security Council recognizes contribution of UN Yugoslav tribunal
Sat, 25 May 2013

Members of the Security Council on Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, recognizing the Hague-based body&#39s commitment to the fight against impunity for perpetrators of war crimes.
Afghanistan: UN condemns terrorist attack on partner agency’s compound
Fri, 24 May 2013

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a compound of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in central Kabul, which earlier today wounded three of the agency’s staff, one seriously.
Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda
Fri, 24 May 2013

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today thanked the Government of Uganda for its contribution to peace and security in Africa, travelling alongside World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on a first-of-its-kind visit to support a recent peace accord and promote economic development in the Great Lakes region.
UN agency calls on Syria’s neighbours to keep borders open for refugees
Fri, 24 May 2013

The United Nations refugee agency today called on countries around Syria to keep their borders open for refugees, while also stressing the need for "urgent and robust" international support for host countries and aid agencies.

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