The UN System in Zambia, working with the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), strengthened humanitarian coordination through the Disaster Management Consultative Forum (DMCF). The UN and DMMU co-chaired this high-level platform, bringing together government, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners. They also jointly led humanitarian response clusters with line ministries, which improved disaster response implementation, predictability, accountability, and partnerships. Read more here

In 2025, UN Zambia, through the UN Communications Group (UNCG), strengthened its leadership in strategic communications and advocacy by implementing inclusive, community-driven initiatives that advanced the SDGs and amplified diverse voices nationwide. Through strategic partnerships, creative outreach, and targeted engagement, the UN enhanced public understanding of its work and reinforced national momentum toward the 2030 Agenda. Read more here  

In 2025, the UN in Zambia has 13 active JPs with a budget of USD 89.9 million. All programmes integrated gender equality (GEM 2 or GEM 3). The JPS had cross-cutting themes on youth empowerment, women’s rights, disability inclusion, climate resilience, health systems strengthening. Read more here