UK Contributes GBP 11M to UNDP for 2024 to Boost Global Sustainable Development Efforts

With this vital support, UNDP will enhance its focus on key areas such as the climate and nature crisis, poverty alleviation, and governance reform.

The Government of the United Kingdom has pledged GBP 11 million (approximately USD 13.9 million) in core resources to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2024. This generous contribution will empower UNDP to continue driving progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working across 170 countries and territories to address pressing global challenges.

With this vital support, UNDP will enhance its focus on key areas such as the climate and nature crisis, poverty alleviation, and governance reform. The funding will also enable UNDP to address the growing threats posed by conflicts, natural disasters, and economic instability, which have exacerbated inequalities and undermined developmental progress worldwide. The contribution will help UNDP respond swiftly to humanitarian needs, protect livelihoods, and ensure continued development in the face of these crises.

Strategic Impact of UK Support

This core funding strengthens UNDP's ability to deliver on its mission of ensuring sustainable development and leaving no one behind. The UK’s support will enable UNDP to maintain its commitment to transparent and accountable operations, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to where they are most needed. The UK's continued partnership underscores the importance of international cooperation and multilateral support for global development goals.

In recognition of its effective use of funds, UNDP consistently ranks among the most transparent international organizations, a distinction made possible through core contributions from countries like the United Kingdom. This transparency enables UNDP to uphold its commitment to ensuring that all interventions directly benefit vulnerable populations and contribute to broader global sustainability efforts.

Strengthening UNDP’s Strategic Vision

Looking ahead, as UNDP develops its next Strategic Plan, it will continue collaborating closely with the UK Government to maximize the impact of this new funding. Together, they aim to deepen developmental impact by leveraging the UK's expertise in areas like climate change, poverty eradication, and good governance to foster transformative outcomes in communities across the globe.

A Shared Commitment to the SDGs

This contribution further solidifies the UK's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces the importance of global partnerships in advancing a better future for both people and the planet. As the world faces increasingly complex challenges, continued investment in sustainable development and international cooperation is essential to ensure long-term resilience and equitable growth for all.

Through this partnership, the UK and UNDP are united in their shared vision of creating a more sustainable, just, and inclusive world, and this contribution will play a key role in achieving those aspirations in 2024 and beyond.