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For the 18th year, the vibrant MTN Bushfire Festival lit up the scenic Malkerns Valley of the Kingdom of Eswatini on the last weekend of May 2025.

UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) have emerged as vital agents of change, driving systemic shifts to help countries identify and use mechanisms to finance their development priorities and ensure that national budgets are aligned with the SDGs.

One month after devastating earthquakes struck Myanmar, the UN and its partners have reached nearly 600,000 people with emergency aid, including shelter, healthcare, and clean water. Despite challenging conditions, the response has rapidly scaled up, supported by $35 million in funding. Efforts are now shifting toward early recovery, such as rebuilding infrastructure and restoring livelihoods. Global solidarity, including aid from 26 countries, continues to bolster the humanitarian mission.

The UN has launched a Debris Taskforce in Lebanon to manage the aftermath of the 2024 conflict through a sustainable, rights-based approach. Coordinating with the government and local partners, the initiative prioritizes safe debris removal, recycling, and environmental protection. It also promotes job creation, public health, and cultural preservation. This effort aims to turn devastation into an opportunity for long-term, resilient recovery.

Stretching 5,000 kilometers from Africa’s Atlantic coast to the Red Sea, the Sahel is a vibrant region below the Sahara Desert that includes nations

Costa Rica is at a crossroads: inequality and food insecurity remain significant challenges. A joint programme supported by the Joint SDG Fund and bringing together UNICEF and FAO, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator's Office is aiming to improve agricultural practices and dietary habits among communities, promoting more sustainable production and building capacities.

The Joint SDG Fund’s joint programme is paving the way for sustainable economic empowerment in The Bahamas, focusing on women, youth, and people with disabilities. By enhancing access to financial mechanisms, fostering knowledge sharing, and supporting capacity building, this initiative addresses key barriers to achieving gender equality and inclusive development.

Social justice in action means dismantling systemic barriers, equipping workers with future-ready skills, and ensuring every voice – especially women, youth, and marginalized communities – is heard in the global economy. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, have been at the forefront of championing social justice as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).