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All for Land and Land for All - Why our survival hinges on restoring our land

In the arid vastness of the Guajira peninsula in northwestern Venezuela lies Paraguaipoa. This is the land of the Wayúu people, one of the country’s 44 indigenous groups that enrich the cultural diversity and heritage of Venezuela. The Wayúu are the largest indigenous group in the nation, known for producing colorful, high-quality textiles that are part of an ancestral women-led practice that connects them with their roots and builds strong community bonds.

During COP29, the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan stresses the urgent need to rebuild trust in climate action, particularly in climate finance, policymaking, and institutions, to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.

When I arrived in Iraq more than two years ago, I was struck by the urgency of the challenges facing this beautiful country. But as a father of three

The transformative power of energy access is undeniable. It is more than just keeping the lights on—it's a catalyst that accelerates progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly for women and youth in rural communities. To address this critical need, the UN in Guinea is working with the government to support rural electrification initiatives and improve the living conditions of communities.

In Viet Nam, women entrepreneurs and farmers are dealing with the first hand impacts of climate change. A joint UN programme is helping them access finance and technology to cope better with disasters and safeguard their livelihoods.

The Philippines is preparing for the possibility of​ either​ a super typhoon or a significant  ​earthquake​​,​ often referred to by Filipinos as the

UNICEF's Accelerated Learning Programme enables a mother and daughter affected by recent floods and other crises to return to school in Pakistan.

As I prepare to conclude my five-year tenure as the UN Resident Coordinator in Peru, I reflect on how challenging and fulfilling these years have been and their culmination in many achievements for the UN in Peru. In this time, I have had to work closely with different teams managing the resources available to support the government in advancing developmental work in Peru.

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.