He will engage in discussions focused on the intersection of peace and security, development and climate action.

Over half of UNOPS portfolio is in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. With expertise in infrastructure, procurement and project management, UNOPS offers its partners practical solutions to respond to immediate needs and help countries transition from fragility to sustainable peace.

Jorge Moreira da Silva will present examples of UNOPS work in crisis response, sustainable infrastructure and reconstruction of basic social services, supporting livelihoods, mitigating explosive risks and climate action. 

Over the past three years, he has travelled extensively to UNOPS project sites in the Gaza Strip, Ukraine, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria, Mozambique and others. He has recently returned from a visit to Gaza - and has spoken widely about the dire situation he has observed there, and the need for immediate action on early recovery, amid big talk on reconstruction.