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The climate crisis is taking a devastating toll on our planet – including our ocean 🌊🪸🪼🐠 Protecting it is a shared responsibility. We’re joining the UN Ocean Conference next week to be part of a critical moment to #SaveOurOcean! 🔗 https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025

Lebanon's forests🌲are facing an increasing wildfire 🔥 threat, losing an estimated 1,500 hectares annually. We're working with Lebanon's Ministry of Environment, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility to strengthen Lebanon's fight against wildfires 🔥 and climate change! Read more on how we’re helping equip first responders and enhance coordination to protect valuable forestland across the country. 👇 https://bit.ly/4dnsb6w

With national electricity access rates at 37% and rural access as low as 6%, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 faces significant energy challenges. Read more on how a new solar ☀️ power plant in Moyamba Town is providing access to a renewable source of energy⚡– helping to power health 🏥facilities, light schools 🏫 and drive businesses. 👇 https://bit.ly/43pQegw

For 30 years, we've been bringing practical solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. 📺 Watch how we've worked together with partners to respond to critical humanitarian and development needs around the world. 👇 English: https://bit.ly/4kyN1CS Français : https://bit.ly/3DHwvzN Español: https://bit.ly/4huQ3p0

Action at scale! In 2024, we provided practical solutions to respond where needs are greatest. From building community resilience in Afghanistan to supporting critical humanitarian efforts in Gaza, we've helped address urgent global needs and supported our partners to shape a more sustainable future. Read more about the impact of our work in our latest annual report 👇 English: https://bit.ly/3GPv2sq Français : https://bit.ly/4m6XfuZ Español: https://bit.ly/436t2ne

In Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, gaps in diagnostic 🩺infrastructure weakened the healthcare system. We worked together with the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to equip 14 infectious disease hospitals 🏥 across 13 regions with more than 200 units of medical, laboratory and sterilization equipment. Read more on how we’re helping lay the foundation for greater healthcare security well into the future. 👇 English: https://bit.ly/4mtp9Sl Français : https://bit.ly/43dc1ZS Español: https://bit.ly/4mDJe8C

*Get caught up!* Some news and stories you might have missed: 🏥 *Providing vital healthcare for half a million Syrians* After a decade of conflict, healthcare in Syria's largest governorate, Homs, is severely strained. With partners, we’re working to rehabilitate Homs Grand Hospital – to bring vital services to communities in need. 🔗 https://bit.ly/41o7VNs 🚗 *Road safety is everyone’s business* Road crashes claim 1.2 million lives yearly, yet proven solutions exist. Our Executive Director joined UN leaders in a joint op-ed urging urgent action. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3X65A7d 🖹 *”A powerful introduction to one of the UN's most complex operational environments”* Read the statement by UNOPS Deputy Executive Director, Kirstine Damkjaer, following her recent visit to Myanmar, where she witnessed firsthand the vital support UNOPS provides for millions of vulnerable people. 🔗 https://bit.ly/41rr1m7

*Get caught up!* Here's what you might have missed this week: 🐟 *Protecting Lake Tanganyika Basin* Read how a new project will promote sustainable fisheries, conserve biodiversity, restore degraded landscapes and foster transboundary cooperation for the world's longest freshwater lake 🔗 https://bit.ly/3D7Nzik 🏗️ *Building back better in Zimbabwe* Watch how a post-disaster recovery project in Zimbabwe helped rebuild critical infrastructure and restore essential services destroyed by Cyclone Idai 🔗 https://bit.ly/43aCDeo 🚘 *Supporting reconstruction in the Central African Republic* Read how recently procured vehicles are helping to support a community reconstruction programme that's increasing access to basic socio-economic services for people affected by crisis in the Central African Republic 🔗 https://bit.ly/3F7Yj0x

3 years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, UNOPS remains committed to helping address urgent needs and laying the foundations for sustainable recovery and reconstruction. A message from UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva 👇 https://bit.ly/4kaDrWG

“In the face of the human tragedy in Gaza, we have a collective and urgent responsibility to act – not only to meet acute humanitarian needs, but also to plan for recovery and reconstruction.” Following his visit to Gaza this week, UNOPS Executive Director spoke with the media on the urgent need to scale up the delivery of sustained humanitarian relief, and to begin planning for early recovery efforts. *UN Daily Press Briefing* Jorge Moreira da Silva joined the UN Daily Press Briefing (Noon Briefing) by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Read his full statement and watch the briefing: https://bit.ly/4gMmC1k Watch the Executive Director’s interviews with: 📺 *CNN International* 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QjBsld 📺 *BBC World News* 🔗 https://bit.ly/40XOQQT 📺 *DW News* 🔗 https://bit.ly/41hPVVb