In partnership with the government of Saint Lucia, UNOPS and the University of Oxford outline key infrastructure financing opportunities to help the country achieve its sustainable development priorities.

Three newly rehabilitated health centres will help strengthen the small island nation’s health system and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

In support of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), UNOPS joined a range of events and activities in Glasgow to help accelerate climate action | Photo: Energy Transition Council

UNOPS hosted a high-level panel session at The New York Times Climate Hub, on the sidelines of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.

A report from UNOPS, the UN Environment Programme and the University of Oxford reveals that infrastructure is responsible for 79 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions – and calls for radical changes in the way governments plan, design and manage infrastructure to support a low-emission and resilient future.

A report from UNOPS, UN Environment Programme and the University of Oxford has revealed the extent to which infrastructure defines our climate.

A new World Bank-funded, UNOPS-implemented project will help restore basic services and improve access for around 850,000 people.

On the 60th anniversary of his passing, UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo joined a panel to honour the second United Nations Secretary-General.

Under-Secretary-General Faremo addresses the 2021 Second Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

At a pivotal moment for women’s rights, as we push forward towards the 2030 Agenda amid a global pandemic, UNOPS has achieved gender parity in its workforce.

UNOPS uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework to report to its Executive Board. Through adopting this framework, a number of new and existing results have been recognized as key indicators of sustainability. The GRI Content Index lists all GRI Standards used and disclosures reported to complement the 2020 Sustainability Report.

A joint initiative between UNOPS, UN-Habitat and UN Environment Programme – aimed at supporting countries with sustainable building practices – kicks off in Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka.