Amid the hostilities in Gaza, UNOPS and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) are helping safeguard critical humanitarian aid efforts by mitigating the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance.

New guidelines provide a comprehensive roadmap towards building inclusive energy infrastructure and provide practical guidance on ways to bridge the energy access gap in developing countries.

Remarks by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the UN General Assembly Sustainability Week panel on 'Achieving infrastructure resilience through partnership, solidarity, and innovation'.

The forum will bring together members of the public and private sectors as well as international and civil society organizations to address current global challenges and advance policies for financing long-term sustainable development priorities. UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva will moderate 'Panel discussion 3: Domestic and international private business and finance' on 23 April.

This event explores how to tackle global challenges head-on, including solutions to ramp up finance and knowledge, foster private sector investment and prepare for future crises. UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva will attend the event.

As part of the first-ever Sustainability Week at UN Headquarters, the UN General Assembly will have several events focused on paving the way for a sustainable future. UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva will attend the 'Informal dialogue on building resilience and promoting sustainable development through infrastructure connectivity' on 18 April.

Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action by Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva.

Statement on the ninth anniversary of the conflict in Yemen, by Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva.

Our world is facing a growing number of humanitarian crises and emergencies. How we respond is critical to supporting those most in need.

Accelerating the transition to renewable, green energy drives positive change for people and the planet.

Unsafe and insufficient WASH facilities reinforce cycles of poverty, inequality and deprivation – particularly for women, children and marginalized groups. New research explores ways to practically implement inclusive approaches to WASH infrastructure development, particularly in developing countries and fragile contexts.

Opening remarks by UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva, at the first meeting of the Advisory Board of the Santiago Network, 18 March 2024.