The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
UNOPS at Ff4D
At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held from 30 June – 3 July 2025 in Seville, Spain, the UNOPS family will join representatives from governments, the UN, international and regional organizations, financial and trade institutions, business, and civil society to foster stronger international cooperation on development financing.
During the conference, we’ll host and contribute to a range of high-level discussions, technical forums and other side events – covering a range of topics including climate finance, resilient infrastructure and sustainable public procurement.
UNOPS is committed to supporting efforts to build a renewed global financing framework and foster stronger international cooperation to advance sustainable development and accelerate climate action.
Explore our activities at FfD4:
Monday, 30 June
Monday, 30 June | 16:30–18:00
Leveraging lifecycle financing and asset management tools for sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure services
This session will feature a high-level discussion between:
Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director, UNOPS
Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UNDESA
Amit Prothi, Director General, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
This will be followed by technical presentations from Steven Crosskey, UNOPS Director for Infrastructure and Project Management; and representatives from UNEP and UNDESA (individuals to be confirmed).
Tuesday, 1 July
Tuesday, 1 July | 08:30–10:00
Scaling climate finance for impact: Advancing climate-resilient development in the most vulnerable contexts
This session will feature a 20-minute fireside chat, moderated by XX of the NDC Partnership, between:
Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director, UNOPS
Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President, European Investment Bank
Maria Netto, Executive Director, Institute for Climate and Society Brazil
This will be followed by a panel discussion and closing reflections from members of UNOPS Youth Engagement Platform.
Tuesday, 1 July | 10:30–12:00
Leveraging public procurement for a sustainable future
This session will feature a keynote address from UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva, followed by a panel discussion on the role of procurement in delivering sustainable development outcomes.
Wednesday, 2 July
Wednesday, 2 July | 12:30–14:00
FfD4 International Business Forum: ‘Unlocking financial inclusion in emerging markets’
UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva will participate in the session.
