Caribbean Action 2030 Framework Agreement endorsed by Region's Ministers

The Caribbean region's largest conference on the Sustainable Development Goals ends on a high note with concrete plans for accelerated action

The Caribbean We Want

The Feature video presentation at the Opening Ceremony of Caribbean Action 2030: Regional Conference on the Sustainable Development Goals

Caribbean Parliamentarians explore their role in ending HIV/AIDS

There was general consensus that Parliamentarians can play a significant role in striking a blow at the HIV/AIDS pandemic. DOWNLOAD the Communique

New life flows into northern Clarendon communities

For 50 years they had no tapped water. Now a new water system has brought back farms, businesses and hope

Achim Steiner appointed new Administrator of UNDP

“Achim Steiner brings a wealth of experience, expertise and dedication to this hugely important role" - UNDP Executive Board

Jamaica ratifies Paris Agreement

Jamaica becomes 143rd country to ratify the Paris Agreement

Historic unveiling of Human Development Report electrifies rural community

Hayes, Clarendon becomes first rural community in Jamaica to host launch of the Human Development Report

DOWNLOAD REPORT. 2016 Human Development Report launched worldwide

2016 Human Development Report finds slow, uneven progress for some groups. DOWNLOAD REPORT

New UN regional programme signed and launched in Jamaica

UNDP joins 22 other UN agencies in Jamaica to launch the first joint UN Programme for the Caribbean

Job seekers app wins UNDP Jamaica's first Technology Innovation Competition

UNDP Jamaica's inaugural Technology Innovation Competition showcases innovative solutions to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Seal gaining support among private sector companies in Jamaica

Jamaica is on target to become the first country in the English speaking Caribbean to pilot the globally recognized Gender Equality Seal certification programme

Jamaica to tap global and domestic markets with underutilized mineral deposits

ACP-EU support will transform the island’s significant deposits of underutilized minerals into everyday goods and much needed infrastructure