Better management of these water resources is crucial at a time when Mount Kilimanjaro’s glaciers are receding – like many other alpine glaciers around the world.
Maria Adams, a fashion entrepreneur in Accra, Ghana, faces challenges common to many women led MSMEs such as limited digital skills, funding, and market access. A new UN-backed programme aims to change that by empowering 25,000 such businesses with digital tools and financial support.
The United Nations works with several partners to develop a comprehensive approach to support refugees, including Ukrainian nationals whose lives have been disrupted by the conflict.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host Governments’ approval, on 26 April 2025. Based in Apia, Samoa, Ms. Hershey will head the Samoa Multi-Country Office and coordinate the UN development operations in Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau.
Digital transformation is a top priority for the Vietnamese Government, with the Politburo Resolution 57 calling for breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation.
Caribbean nations face climate threats and economic drain from fuel imports. Electric mobility offers dual benefits: reducing dependence on imported oil while enabling vehicle-to-grid integration that supports renewable energy adoption.
The GOLA-REAP project, funded by the UN, aims to protect the Gola Rainforest while fostering peace, sustainable development and cross-border cooperation.