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UNOPS and WWF sign partnership agreement to advance climate action and environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific BANGKOK, 3 November 2026.— UNOPS and WWF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on climate action, ecosystem restoration and environmental sustainability across Asia and the Pacific. -
Media advisory: UNOPS at COP31 A delegation from UNOPS – headed by Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva – will attend the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. -
Transforming the built environment through sustainable materials in Ghana ACCRA, 21 October 2026.— Implemented by UNEP with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and support from UNOPS and UN-Habitat, a new project promotes circularity and low-carbon construction materials to address Ghana's housing needs sustainably. -
EAC, Japan and UNOPS join forces to strengthen border security and enhance regional trade in East Africa Arusha, 23 October 2026.— The initiative is funded by the Government of Japan, implemented by UNOPS under the Creating a Secure Trading and Customs Environment in the East African Community through Enhancing Border Security project. -
Philippines UNOPS and OPAPRU deepen partnership in support of Bangsamoro peace and transition Pasig City, Philippines, 20 October 2026.— United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS, Jorge Moreira da Silva, met today with Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, at the OPAPRU Headquarters in Pasig City. -
Statement from Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director following visit to Nepal Manila, 20 October 2026.— I have just concluded a visit to Nepal where I witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of the ongoing flash floods on communities, homes, basic infrastructure and livelihoods in Devighat and Bidur (Nuwakot).
