Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Springett of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with the host Government’s approval. He leads the United Nations Sub-regional Team in 10 countries and territories, starting on 1 June.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Cabo Verde face unique challenges in their pursuit of sustainable development. However, their vibrant blue economies offer immense potential for growth and innovation. The United Nations, under the guidance of Resident Coordinator Patricia Portela de Souza, has mobilized a collaborative effort to support Cabo Verde’s path towards sustainable development.
Involving women and youth is at the heart of this movement. Resident Coordinators (RC) play a pivotal role in orchestrating a unified approach within the UN system and its specialized agencies to advance this inclusive vision. They draw on the strengths of each UN entity – at global, regional and country level—to craft a comprehensive response that addresses local needs to ensure no one is left behind, with development actions deeply rooted in local realities.
Five years on, the reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system has become the beating heart of the UN’s development efforts.
Together, we have realized the vision of the historic development system reforms. And the dividends are tangible.
Urgent and scaled-up actions, policies and investments for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and Caribbean region. This was UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s call as she met with UN entities and programmes in Chile last week under the auspices of the Regional Collaborative Platform.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Muhannad Hadi of Jordan as his new Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.
Sudan was plunged into an ongoing, devastating war one year ago on 15 April, marking the beginning of a relentless conflict that has become one of the world's worst humanitarian tragedies in recent memory.
