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In Yemen, +15M people lack access to safe water & sanitation services.

We’re proud to support the IDA - World Bank-funded Yemen Emergency Human Capital Project & help bring much-needed #WASH services to communities in need.

Article via World Bank 👇 bit.ly/4aJOUHG

In the Chernihiv region of #Ukraine , we’re helping clear explosive ordnance to ensure a safer environment for communities, farmers & businesses to thrive once again. bit.ly/3xrfTZW

.UNOPS is valued IDA - World Bank partner and a major channel for implementing IDA-financed projects, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

At the #WBGmeetings , UNOPS_Chief Jorge Moreira da Silva describes why #IDAworks ⬇️

Very productive discussion with Director Stefan G. Koeberle & his World Bank MENA team. I updated him on our work to establish a humanitarian access mechanism for #Gaza , and we discussed UNOPS impact thanks to IDA - World Bank financing in #Yemen .

📺 In Sri Lanka's Puttalam district, women are leading the charge for a healthier & cleaner environment through recycling.

#EarthDay #PlanetVsPlastics

September’s Summit of the Future will bring together leaders to create a path for a better world for us all.

Here's what you can expect from this once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape #OurCommonFuture : bit.ly/SotF2024

Guinea’s forests are home to a rich diversity of wildlife & plants but logging, mining & hunting threaten habitats.

#WATCH : Along with the EU, we supported Guinea’s eco-guards, on the front line of conservation.

#EarthDay

#DidYouKnow : Infrastructure is responsible for 79% of all greenhouse gas emissions & 88% of all adaptation costs?

Here's how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from building materials & construction: bit.ly/3N8xvyF

#UNOPSInsights #EarthDay

On #EarthDay , we must stand for our planet.

A planet threatened by climate change, by pollution, by biodiversity loss.

A planet that needs to be rescued.

So we must unite.

And we must mobilize all our efforts for #ClimateAction .

Rising sea levels. Extreme weather events. Disrupted economies. Food & water insecurity.

To tackle the climate emergency & protect the planet, we must take action now.

unops.org/climate | #EarthDay

'IDA is more than finance. IDA is about knowledge and impact.' says Jorge Moreira da Silva Jorge Moreira da Silva at the #WBGmeetings .

Hear why he thinks #IDAworks .
@UNOPS #IDA21

Creativity & innovation are needed to tackle the world's biggest challenges, from the climate crisis to gender empowerment, from poverty to inequalities.

Sunday is World Creativity & Innovation Day. un.org/en/observances…

To accelerate progress towards the #SDGs , we need innovative solutions…

… like geographic information systems.

Our experts explore: bit.ly/45a4Z6o | #UNOPSInsights #WCID

Creativity, innovation & entrepreneurship play a critical role in building a sustainable & inclusive future for all.

This World Creativity and Innovation Day, we’re celebrating the innovators working to build creative solutions to today’s problems.

#WCID

Infrastructure & sustainable development go hand in hand, making it so important to help Small Island Developing States develop infrastructure that stands the test of time.

👉 bit.ly/2GTh5en | #UNOPSInsights

Watch how state-of-the-art medical drones are helping deliver more efficient care in Maldives.

Kiribati – a Pacific nation of 33 low-lying coral islands, is one of the most vulnerable countries at the frontline of climate change.

With funding from the govt of Australia, we’re helping build coastal resilience 👇 bit.ly/3N54Zhh

Accelerating the transition to renewable, green energy drives positive change for people & the planet ☀️🍃

With partners, we’re helping power a greener tomorrow.

unops.org/energy | #SDG7

In #Zimbabwe , improved water & sanitation facilities at schools are helping to reduce the spread of hygiene-related diseases & improve learning outcomes for students.

Here’s Otilia’s story 👇

UNOPS Zimbabwe | UNOPS Africa | World Bank