.United Nations Secretary-General issues new global roadmap to secure clean energy access for all by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 #COP26 bit.ly/3nTTT15 UNDP Climate UNDP Climate & Forests

We are committed to #climateaction. This is a global priority and UNOPS is proud to support the new UN Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre and its work towards a climate-resilient, low-carbon future.

UNOPS Jorge Moreira da Silva Jens Wandel Best wishes Jorge Moreira da Silva. You are the best man to lead the transition. As a former staff UNOPS I can vouch for the brilliant women & men who work tirelessly everyday to advance human development & spur economic growth. Iraq 🇮🇶 Somalia 🇸🇴 Afghanistan 🇦🇫, I have seen it firsthand.

As part of the #G20Indonesia Presidency, and together with United Nations partners & World Economic Forum, we’re proud to support #Ocean20 – a new joint initiative to promote sustainable ocean management & protection. G20 South Africa | bit.ly/3CnKiIC

The climate time-bomb is ticking but the latest IPCC report shows that we have the knowledge & resources to tackle the climate crisis. We need to #ActNow to ensure a livable planet in the future. ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

I am deeply honored to be appointed as the new Executive Director of UNOPS – the United Nations agency for infrastructure and project management across development, humanitarian, peace and security efforts.

Leading UNOPS is an amazing challenge taking in consideration the infrastructure, sustainable development, climate nexus: 92% of SDG targets depends on infrastructure; and infrastructure accounts for almost 80% of all GHG. So, we need to get it right!

"Data — when used responsibly — is the bedrock of a sustainable future. Let’s find new ways to harness and apply this vital resource and shape a better tomorrow for all people." #UNDataForum 2023 opening remarks from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres oep.unwdf2023.org.cn/en

Well said! Risk mis-pricing and currency risks need to be more discussed at these global policy.

Well deserved! Congratulations!

An important essay by Kenyan economist Anzetse Were The China Project taking on one of the more prominent talking points of recent years in the UN: the China Debt Trap thechinaproject.com/2023/07/19/afr…

Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, reacts to the final COP28 agreement: “The COP28 agreement, while signalling the need to bring about the end of the fossil fuel era, falls short by failing to commit to a full fossil fuel phase out. If 1.5°C is our ‘North Star’, and science

Better believe it - #NoSoftLanding for Developing Economies! UN Development alerts of credit downgrades, high debt servicing & less financing. While urgent policy reforms r needed, it's still a hard landing w/o more private capital & climate finance George Gray Molina ⬇️undp.org/publications/n…

Why did Kenya join the UN within a week of gaining independence? Is might right? What makes civilisation civilised? Can we be ruled by law at home while living in a lawless global order? My remarks at today’s debate on the future of multilateralism and the role of small states

For 60 years, UN Trade and Development has promoted fair access to global economic benefits for developing countries. On Wednesday, António Guterres joins world leaders, civil society & experts to foster sustainable economic & trade policies to ensure prosperity for all. unctad.org/unctads-60th-a…

Excited to join UN Trade and Development as Director of Investment and Enterprise at this special occasion #UNCTAD60

Global foreign direct investment fell by 2% to $1.3 trillion in 2023, according to the UN Trade and Development World Investment Report. New funding for #GlobalGoals sectors dropped by 10%. Business facilitation & digital government solutions can address low investment.▶️unctad.org/wir2024

Global foreign direct investment fell by 2% in 2023 amid an economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions. New funding for sustainable development, notably agrifood and water, dropped by more than 10%. Details in UN Trade and Development's World Investment Report: unctad.org/wir2024

Finance Ministers have endorsed the #G20 MDB Roadmap towards Better, Bigger, and More Effective #MDBs. This marks many firsts: the first time G20 endorsed a holistic roadmap for MDB reforms, first time there is formal recognition of the MDB Heads Group as entity and the first

Global investment dropped 11% in 2024 – marking the second consecutive year of decline. A new UN Trade and Development report warns that the outlook for 2025 has worsened and calls for bold action to invest in digital access, infrastructure & sustainable finance. unctad.org/publication/wo…