Jorge Moreira da Silva

#COP31 is all about action. Turning climate ambitions and commitments, into tangible results that make an impact – now, and for future generations.

With our focus on implementation, @UNOPS provides practical solutions for countries and communities to recover from climate-related crises, scale up #ClimateAction, and prepare for climate hazards ahead.

In more than 130 countries, UNOPS teams share what that means on the ground – in support of communities on the frontlines.

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Glad to welcome my friend and colleague @IOMchief Amy Pope at @UNOPS headquarters in Copenhagen @UNCityCPH.

We discussed strengthening the link between humanitarian aid, sustainable development and peacebuilding efforts, and our shared commitment to supporting vulnerable people in fragile and crisis-affected contexts, including those impacted by climate.

On behalf of UNOPS, I paid tribute to IOM this year marking 75 years of supporting safe and humane migration worldwide.

Very honored to deliver the opening remarks @UNCityCPH Peace Talks series exploring the growing use of autonomous weapons systems, the implications of artificial intelligence for warfare and international efforts to regulate these technologies.

The UN’s warnings about this issue have been consistent and long-standing. I used the opportunity to underline Secretary-General @antonioguterres position that some decisions must forever remain within the human being, and none more than the decision to take a human life.

Technology must serve people - not endanger them. Reliability, human judgement and accountability are crucial.

The figures in @UNEP’s 2026 #AdaptationGap Report are stark: developing countries will need some $305 billion per year by 2035 to prepare for future climate-driven shocks.

Climate impacts are intensifying and hitting those most vulnerable the hardest. Those on the frontlines can’t be left to carry the burden of financing urgent adaptation measures alone.

The international community must step up to uphold its commitments and help developing countries reduce risks, mitigate loss and damage, strengthen resilience, and advance sustainable development.

It’s time to close the gap and accelerate #ClimateAction.

#COP31

Excellent insights @UNCityCPH from across science, diplomacy, policy and implementation on accelerating climate action.

Led by my colleagues @UNEPCCC, with Denmark’s Climate and Energy Minister Samira Nawa, and Ambassadors of Australia and Türkiye, we discussed @UNEP’s latest Emissions Gap Report.

The report findings are clear: we can and must minimize the overshoot on global warming targets, cut emissions, and close the implementation gap.

We have the tools and tech needed to change course. We just need global solidarity.

@UNOPS is ready to scale up practical solutions to support a just transition, and help frontline communities mitigate, adapt and prepare for future climate shocks.

Let’s get it done!    

#COP31

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