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About us

UNDP assists China in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into development decisions, promotes the transition to an inclusive, low-carbon economy and a sustainable society, protects biodiversity, and informs China’s international development cooperation engagement to advance global progress on the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Our team

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Legal framework

Accountability is the obligation to demonstrate that work has been conducted in accordance with agreed rules and standards and report fairly and accurately on performance results vis-à-vis mandated roles and/or plans.

Funding

In order to achieve its mandate, UNDP relies entirely on voluntary contributions from UN Member States, multilateral organizations, private sector and other sources, in the form of unrestricted regular resources (core), and contributions earmarked for a specific theme, programme or project.

Our Partners

Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP does. We offer a nearly universal presence. Our substantial expertise - both intellectual acumen and practical experience - cuts across diverse development issues and settings.

Our Focus

See how we’ve been building on our strengths and presence on the ground in close 170 countries and territories during more than five decades of action.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

News centre

Our News centre is a one-stop shop for multimedia press coverage and in-depth information on development-related issues. We provide news announcements, press releases and statements by UNDP's China leadership.

Publications

UNDP China publications showcase the organization’s thought leadership and expertise and play a key role in fulfilling our mandate to support the realisation of the SDGs and encourage global development.

Projects

A library of both completed and ongoing UNDP China projects.

Blogs

Check out the latest happenings and insights from UNDP China's development experts.

Stories

See photo stories and interactive features showcasing UNDP China's work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

Careers

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Procurement

As a public organization entrusted with donor funds and committed to supporting developing economies, UNDP works to improve access to quality assured supplies in a cost effective and reliable way.

Contact Us

You can contact our team with general questions about UNDP China or about more specific topics by selecting a topic below.

Featured
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2024 Year in Review

Watch UNDP China's 2024 Year in Review to see how we've been driving progress with partners to advance the SDGs.

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Blogs

Empowering Women, Powering the Future: Engaging Women in the Hydrogen Sector for a Greener Future

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Press Release

UNDP Resident Representative in China Signs Financial Agreements on Two New Initiatives Supporting Early Warning Systems in Pakistan and the Maldives

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News

Reviving Camellia Village: A Success Story of Rural Transformation through Sustainable Wastewater Solutions in Yunnan

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Press release

UNDP and Tongji University’s College of Civil Engineering Join Hands to Tackle Climate and Disaster Resilience

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Press release

Youth Social Entrepreneurs Lead the Way in Green Innovation at the 7th National Dialogue

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Press Release

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner Concludes Visit to China to Strengthen Cooperation on the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of critical UN Environmental Conferences

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Press Release

UNDP Partners with Baoting County to Pilot Approaches for Strengthening Climate Resilience through Green and Digital Innovation

What we do

UNDP assists China in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into development decisions, promotes the transition to an inclusive, low-carbon economy and a sustainable society, protects biodiversity, and informs China’s international development cooperation engagement to advance global progress on the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Featured

Report

Towards a Just Transition: How Greening China's Economy Will Impact It's Regions

This report examines the socioeconomic effects of the energy transition at the provincial level, with a particular focus on Shanxi Province, which accounts for over 20% of China’s coal reserves and employs 37% of the national coal workforce. It also draws on lessons learned from China’s past efforts in managing labor market shocks and diversifying resource-based economies to provide actionable policy recommendations for achieving a just transition at the provincial level.

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Our impact

(2024)

76,000+

youths

empowered and educated

1,000+

micro, small & medium enterprises

trained and equipped

29,194.61

hectares

of land protected

138.2

tons

of CO2 offset through UNDP Greening Moonshot Initiative

414

million

people reached through advocacy and awareness campaigns

34,000+

women entrepreneurs

empowered (2023-2024)

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