Mission and objectivesUNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. As the lead UN development agency, UNDP is well-placed to help implement the Goals through our work in some 170 countries and territories. We support countries in achieving the SDGs through integrated solutions. Todayโs complex challengesโfrom stemming the spread of disease to preventing conflictโcannot be tackled neatly in isolation. For UNDP, this means focusing on systems, root causes and connections between challengesโnot just thematic sectorsโto build solutions that respond to peopleโs daily realities. UNDP has been on the ground in 2017, supporting the Government of Egypt and delivering to people the best solutions particularly the most vulnerable, women and youth. Since 2015, 195-member states of the United Nations, including the Government of Egypt, committed to the Sustainable Development Goals, an ambitious action plan that pictures a better world by 2030, with serious commitment from countries to meet the set targets. In terms of policy and partnership development, UNDP is establishing new partnerships with new partners and both local and global levels. UNDP is also keen to strengthen already developed partnerships with different organizations and initiatives that support UNDP mandate.
ContextUNDP Egypt is seeking the support of four online volunteers to contribute to its climate finance and environmental programming. The volunteers will assist in identifying climate change initiatives and financing opportunities in Egypt, and support the organization of related events. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into climate policy and development programming in Egypt.
Task DescriptionUnder the supervision of the UNDP Egypt Environment and Climate team, the online volunteers will: Conduct a desk study on climate change initiatives in Egypt. Research and compile a list of climate finance opportunities relevant to Egypt. Support the preparation and coordination of UNDP-led events related to climate and environment. Deliverables: - A report summarizing key climate change initiatives in Egypt. - A compiled list of climate finance mechanisms and opportunities. - Event support materials (e.g., background notes, logistics checklists).
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