UNOPS News

UNOPS moves to green headquarters

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 00:00:00 GMT

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

Somalia commits to a future clear of landmines

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MOGADISHU - Somalia has signed the internationally-recognized Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, committing to destroy its stockpile of landmines over the next four years and de-mine the country within a decade.

UNOPS promoting rights of people with disabilities

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UNOPS is increasing its drive to ensure that all projects promote rights and access for people with disabilities.

High level visit to improved maximum security prison in Seychelles

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES - The Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently visited the new maximum security facilities at Montagne Posée prison, constructed as part of a regional anti-piracy programme.