Overall Programme Target, Over 120,000 people, including 48,000 children, are expected to gain access to climate-smart social services and infrastructure across all five countries. , Results by Country, Climate Partnership Countries, Papua New Guinea, Government and Partner Engagements, 1. Strategic Partnership & Governance, MoU on climate services (30 March 2026):, The National Weather Service, KOICA/Republic of Korea, and UNICEF signed an MoU to strengthen climate risk monitoring and early warning systems, supporting improved preparedness and protection of children and essential services., Sub-national integration (April 2025):, Engagement with the Central Provincial Administration to align climate-resilient social service delivery within government systems., 2. Government Engagement & Coordination, District administration meetings:, Ongoing coordination with local authorities to support programme implementation and delivery., 3. Technical Partnership, National Weather Service collaboration:, Partnership focused on strengthening climate information systems and early warning services., 4. High-Level Engagement & Visibility, MoU engagement (March 2026):, Government of Papua New Guinea, KOICA, and UNICEF jointly advanced national efforts on climate information and early warning systems., Korean Ambassador visit (August 2025):, Visit to Kemabolo community to showcase a solar-powered water system and community-led management model., 5. Programme Implementation & Scale, Programme launch and coordination (August 2025):, Initiative launched in Kemabolo (Rigo District), directly reaching 30,000 people, including 12,000 children, and improving access to health and education services for nearly 450,000 people nationwide. UNICEF and the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) co-hosted a multi-ministry workshop with Education, Health, and Meteorology to review…, Water Access:, Kemabolo's solar-powered water system now serves 3,000+ people, including 300–400 students; Water Committees established in 5 communities with sustainability model (user fees, community financing), Climate-Ready Schools:, Teacher training completed for all target schools; 35 participants including district education authorities, covering DRM, PSS, and PNG Teen Entrepreneur; 35 trained (31 teachers) on mental health, psychosocial support, and disaster-risk management; 11 of 14 schools developed climate action plans and received toolkits, Health & Nutrition:, Village Health Assistants trained in acute malnutrition management and began field implementation within two weeks; Triple Elimination Strategy 2024–2028 launched with UNICEF support; school nutrition program distributed micronutrient powder for children 6–59 months, Infrastructure & Systems:, Solar designs completed for integrated water-energy systems; Water Board Committee established in Boregaina; technical support provided to CCDA to embed child-responsive climate adaptation in PNG's NDC, Youth Empowerment:, Two youth leaders (1 male, 1 female) per community were identified across all five communities and engaged in baseline data collection in April 2026. Young people empowered with knowledge and skills to act on climate change; Youth formally integrated into WASH service design and maintenance; student clubs mobilized for climate education and…, Timor-Leste, Government and Partner Engagements, 1. Strategic Partnership & Programme Launch, Climate Action for the Last Mile (March 2025):, UNICEF launched a US$6.2 million KOICA-funded programme (2025–2027) to strengthen climate resilience for children and young people. The event was led by the Office of the Vice Prime Minister and brought together KOICA, key government ministries, UN agencies, and civil society partners., 2. Infrastructure Development & Service Delivery, Ground-breaking (23 October 2025):, Initiated solarization and climate-resilient WASH upgrades in Hera., Handover ceremony (April 2026, Hera):, The Government of Timor-Leste, KOICA, and UNICEF marked the completion of integrated climate-smart infrastructure. A solar mini-grid and upgraded WASH facilities were handed over to the Government. The system now powers the Hera Health Post, a nearby school, and a community centre, positioning Hera as a demonstration site for climate-smart social…, Climate smart Infrastructure Ready:, Following the planned Climate Rationale launch in May 2026, UNICEF will discuss capacity-building content with relevant line ministries. The Ministry of Health implemented a Water Safety Plan trial in Viqueque using the existing WSP guideline, reaching a beneficiary area of 3,685 people. Lessons from Viqueque and other supported locations will…, Social Protection:, A total of 34,369 climate-vulnerable children have been identified and registered in the Bolsa da Mãe Conditional Subsidy Programme across all municipalities. These beneficiaries are now supported through climate-smart social protection systems that ensure inclusive access to basic, secondary, and vocational education services, strengthening both…, Climate Education:, Grade 7 curriculum revision was completed; 48,000 revised Grade 7 textbooks were distributed nationwide, 600 teachers were trained, and 96 teachers participated in a March 2026 evaluation and lessons-learned workshop., Health & Nutrition:, The Ministry of Health shifted focus to indoor air-pollution reduction with clean-cooking stove promotion and orientation for district officers; School-based climate-smart nutrition education has commenced, Child Protection:, Mobile birth registration outreach was conducted in Lautem, and 4,937 children under five received birth registration certificates nationwide; Community-based parenting modules and awareness sessions are being rolled out, reaching 300 parents., Youth Engagement:, ADAP advanced development of adolescent- and youth- friendly Climate Change Adaptation Modules and Toolkits in partnership with Laudato Si Movement Timor-Leste., Solomon Islands, Government and Partner Engagements, 1. Strategic Partnership & Programme Launch, Government of Korea contribution (March 2025):, A US$7 million investment announced to strengthen the Solomon Islands’ resilience to climate threats over a two-year period., 2. Government Engagement & Coordination, Inter-ministerial workshop (August 2025):, UNICEF convened the Ministries of Climate, Education, and Health to review progress under the KOICA-supported programme and explore pathways to scale national climate resilience efforts. Contribution $6,095,000 Targeted Population More than 200,000 people, including over 30,000 in East and West Ghoabata, Guadalcanal Province Gaining access to…, Infrastructure Delivery:, Phase 1 implementation completed drilling of three boreholes and installation of a solar-powered water pump at Ghaobata schools. Procurement for Phase 2 has been initiated, with WASH and solar components separated into distinct procurement packages to enhance implementation efficiency., WASH Scale-Up:, Community-led sanitation activities continue across target communities. A total of 15,000 SATO pans were procured, with more than 2,000 distributed to households, supporting ongoing household toilet construction. WASH-in-Schools activities are being rolled out across 13 schools, and water-quality assessments have been completed in two of the three…, Climate-Ready Schools:, School-Based Disaster & Climate Resilience (SBDCR) Handbook approved and launched; rollout completed in 6 schools; Early Childhood Education climate-responsive curriculum under development, Data & Evidence:, Sub-national Climate and Children's Risk Index-Disaster Risk Management (CCRI-DRM) validated with government endorsement (July 14, 2025); platform to be hosted on national website; data-analysis specialist recruited, Youth & Policy Engagement:, National Dialogue on Loss and Damage held (October 13, 2025) with 32 participants from all provinces co-developing national definition; NDC 3.0 includes dedicated section on Children, Young People, and Women; National Adaptation Plan Terms of Reference completed, Capacity Building:, Capacity-building efforts have expanded across multiple sectors, including consultations with over 100 stakeholders on shock-responsive social protection. Nineteen young people completed the Green Skills Training Programme, while training was delivered to 15 health workers and 26 civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) officers. Child…, Comoros, Government and Partner Engagements, 1. Government Engagement & Coordination, KOICA M&E Mission (February 2026):, Joint field visits in Anjouan and Grande Comore with government partners, beneficiaries, UNICEF Comoros, and the Centre of Excellence for Climate Resilience., Baseline and programme design (March–May 2026):, Work initiated to refine the Theory of Change, logframe, and indicator system for the programme, with national consultations planned in early May 2026., 2. Service Delivery & Handover Support, Handover events (20 February 2026, Moroni):, Radio equipment provided to the Ministry of Gender Promotion, Solidarity and Information to support listening circles Solar systems and ICT equipment handed over to the Ministry of National Education, benefiting 11 schools, 3. Knowledge Exchange & Technical Partnerships, K-eco technical exchange (April 2026):, Introduced Korean medical waste management practices and explored context-adapted solutions for Comoros and Zimbabwe, including phased approaches to waste reduction, recycling, improved landfilling, and future incineration readiness., 4. Community Engagement & Behaviour Change, Teen Clubs (since March 2024):, UNICEF-supported clubs in Moheli engage adolescents in beach clean-ups and awareness campaigns on climate change, environmental protection, and adolescent well-being., 5. Regional Partnership Framework, Government of Korea support:, Comoros is part of the Eastern and Southern Africa regional programme, supported by a US$10 million contribution to strengthen climate resilience for vulnerable children and communities. Contribution $2,290,000.40 Targeted Population Direct beneficiaries: 10,000 people (40% children) Indirect beneficiaries: 100,000 Summary The KOICA-supported…, WASH & Infrastructure:, Resilient water access works were completed in Kowe and Mremani, serving 7,571 water users in total, with works in Mrijou expected to follow; Basic sanitation activities began, including support for more hygienic and affordable SATO toilet options as alternatives to traditional latrines; WASH conditions were improved in four public primary schools…, Health & Nutrition:, Environmental health surveillance through DHIS2 is operational, supporting trend analysis and district-level decision-making; Through DHIS2-supported environmental health surveillance, 4,010 children under five were covered by monitoring, prevention, and treatment services; A total of 4,290 children under five were screened for malnutrition using…, Social Protection:, The programme registered 9,572 individuals from 1,643 households across seven locations for climate-adapted cash transfer support, alongside climate-awareness and income-generating activities., Education:, Climate action awareness activities reached 20,316 students, including 10,130 girls, across 106 schools; Eleven schools serving 2,780 students, including 1,378 girls, were equipped with solar power and computer kits., Youth & Child Protection:, Strengthened community-based mechanisms enabled 31,382 children and young people to access climate-resilient child protection systems., Youth Engagement:, 640 adolescents from 32 adolescent clubs were trained on climate change, climate-related risks, and child protection., Early Warning Systems:, Child-friendly early warning messages and materials were disseminated across 41 schools, reaching 5,656 students, including 3,308 girls., Climate Data & Evidence:, The sub-national Children’s Climate Risk Index process moved into data collection, with government counterparts engaged in reviewing and validating the model; A draft report on climate impacts on education is under review, documenting how climate change disrupts instructional time, worsens learning conditions, increases dropout risks, and affects…, Policy & NDC 3.0:, Comoros’ NDC 3.0 includes a dedicated chapter on children and achieved a perfect score across 47 UNICEF indicators on children’s rights in NDCs., Public Finance:, A draft budget brief on WASH and climate-related allocations in the State budget has been prepared and is under review by the Budget Directorate., Monitoring & Accountability:, During the reporting period, UNICEF Comoros conducted 14 monitoring visits focused on solarization, WASH, capacity-building, community engagement, and high-level oversight. , Zimbabwe, Government and Partner Engagements, 1. Governance & Coordination, 3rd Project Steering Committee (29 April 2026):, Convened government ministries, district coordinators, implementing partners, UNICEF, and the Korean Ambassador as Guest of Honour., Regular coordination mechanisms:, 6 Joint Monitoring Visits (WASH) District monthly meetings 2 quarterly review meetings Ongoing local-level monitoring, 2. Programme Monitoring & Implementation, Nutrition (Mar–Apr 2026):, Monitoring visits in Beitbridge and Harare confirmed Care Group, gardening, and food security/livelihood activities are on track., Education & Youth (Mar–Apr 2026):, 3 monitoring visits covering school environment clubs, youth advocacy training (Chipinge), and youth innovation (Mangwe)., 3. Evidence & Planning, Baseline consultations (29–30 April 2026):, Conducted with PSC members and multi-sector technical stakeholders (health, WASH, education, nutrition, child protection, social protection)., 4. Strategic Partnerships with Korea, K-water collaboration:, Initial MoU signed: 25 February 2026 Final MoU signed by Government: 16 April 2026 Focus on integrated water resource management., K-eco technical exchange (8 April 2026):, Shared Korea’s expertise in medical waste management and explored context-adapted approaches for Zimbabwe and Comoros., 5. Programme Launch & Scale, Climate Action for the Last Mile (March 2025):, US$5M initiative launched by Government, UNICEF, and KOICA. Direct beneficiaries: 30,000 (40% youth) Total reach: 1 million+ people, 6. Results Snapshot, WASH (2024):, 574,060 people reached 156 schools supported with basic water services Contribution $4,019,295.10 Targeted Population Direct beneficiaries: 20,000 people (40% children) Indirect beneficiaries: 200,000 Summary The KOICA-supported project in Zimbabwe enhances climate resilience for vulnerable children and communities through integrated interventions…, WASH Infrastructure & Sanitation:, Construction of 4 out of 8 solar piped water schemes was completed in Mangwe and Beitbridge, and 2 out of 6 digital groundwater monitoring systems were installed in Beitbridge; 30 communities were triggered toward Open Defecation Free status, and 131 latrines for vulnerable households were completed out of a target of 300; 15 multi-compartment…, Health Capacity:, 149 health care facility staff were trained on WASHFIT, and 8 health care facilities were upgraded across Chipinge, Beitbridge, and Mangwe., Education:, Climate Change Education Teachers’ Guides and Learners’ Handbooks for junior primary and lower secondary levels were prepared, with a teacher e-course under development for Zimbabwe’s Learning Passport platform., Youth Engagement:, Boot camps, training, and technical mentoring on green skills and business development reached 3,786 people across Beitbridge, Chipinge, and Mangwe; Environment clubs were strengthened across 40 schools, reaching approximately 3,000 students through activities such as recycling, composting, tree planting, climate-smart gardening, and poultry…, Nutrition:, 5,187 children under five were reached with climate-smart preventive nutrition services., Social Protection:, Social Registry enumeration was completed in Mangwe in March 2026, and a Grievance, Redress and Feedback system was developed and tested to support future cash transfer rollout., Child Protection:, 821 community case workers were trained on climate-smart child protection; 5,284 children and adolescents gained access to services through the national case management system, and 2,325 caregivers were reached with positive parenting and violence prevention support., Climate and Disability Evidence:, A study on the impacts of climate change on children with disabilities was completed, including consultations with 261 children and adolescents., Children’s Climate Risk Index:, Preparatory work for the Sub-National Children’s Climate Risk Index advanced, including stakeholder mapping, contact database development, and a March 2026 consultative workshop with 72 participants to agree on key indicators., Climate and Health Evidence:, A Climate and Health report is underway, with data collection in progress and tools integrated into the mWater system., Climate Budgeting:, Climate budget guidelines were developed, approved by the Ministry of Finance, and piloted. The resulting climate budget tagging informed Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget. Embedded video follows, The World Environment Day (2026), Eastern & Southern Africa , This World Environment Day, we celebrate progress in building climate-resilient. communities, looking at how safe water is improving daily life for children and families in Kuwadzana, Zimbabwe. Climate-resilient water systems are now serving more than 2,500 students and 130,000 health clinic patients in the community. Embedded video follows, Clean Water Close to Home (2026) , Timor-Leste , In the remote village of Maulau, Timor-Leste, accessing clean water once meant walking 1.5 hours across steep, muddy terrain. Today, a UNICEF-supported, climate-resilient water system has transformed daily life. Clean, safe water is now just minutes from home. Note: The partnership was signed in May 2024, and country-level launches occurred…
UNICEF & the Government of the Republic of Korea