UNOPS Austria

21/05/2026

Investing in education means investing in future generations!✨

Thanks to the European Union’s support, the Ministry of Education and Science and the University of Pristina, students and academic staff at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences will soon benefit from modern learning and research facilities designed to strengthen higher education and innovation in Kosovo 🇽🇰 🇪🇺.

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19/05/2026

30/04/2026

A significant milestone for our UNOPS team in Albania 🇦🇱

The Archaeological Museum of Durrës in Albania, has been fully restored and transformed into a modern, resilient cultural landmark through the EU4Culture Albania programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNOPS in partnership with the Albanian Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports.

This achievement reflects strong partnership and shared commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage and supporting long-term cultural resilience in Albania.

29/04/2026

Last week, we officially launched the Project — a four-year project improving pollution monitoring and biodiversity planning across , , and .

Funded by the Global Environment Facility, implemented by the World Bank Group, and executed by UNOPS.

The ceremonial launch of the Blueing the Caspian Sea initiative took place at the 2026 Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where high-level representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, alongside key partners including UN Environment Programme and the Tehran Convention Secretariat, gathered to mark the kick-off and reaffirm their shared commitment to a healthier Caspian Sea. 🤝

Read more about Blueing the Caspian Sea 👉 https://www.unops.org/news-and-stories/news/healthier-ecosystems-in-the-caspian-sea

28/04/2026

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

At UNOPS, safety isn’t optional — it’s at the heart of everything we do.

Earlier this year, we marked an important milestone in by hosting the country’s first-ever Institution of Occupational Safety and Health training delivered by UNOPS. This initiative reinforced our commitment to safer workplaces and higher standards across all operations.

As a result, 20 UNOPS engineers and 2 national partners successfully earned internationally recognized certification in safety management.

27/04/2026

22/04/2026

This 🌍, we’re proud to launch Blueing the Caspian Sea: Building Capacities for Pollution Monitoring and Biodiversity Planning, a new project dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most unique and fragile ecosystems.

Following the signing of an agreement between UNOPS and the World Bank Group, the program supports the governments of , , and in tackling pollution and safeguarding biodiversity through concrete, on-the-ground efforts.

Funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by UNOPS on behalf of the World Bank Group, learn more about this initiative below 👇

21/04/2026

Happy Day! 💡

Today, we celebrate the minds behind the Blueing the Black Sea .

Watch as the women semi-finalists share their vision for the future of environmental innovation, their best advice for the next generation of change-makers, and more!

The project unites governments and innovators to boost preparedness and cut pollution across the Black Sea. Funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by UNOPS on behalf of the World Bank Group, we are working together to build a shared framework for a cleaner, healthier Black Sea.

17/04/2026

This week, Simonetta Siligato, Director of UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office, met with colleagues from the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan - ANAMA to engage in thoughtful discussions on the future of landmine action in the country.

continues to face a serious threat from landmines and explosive remnants of war, which endanger civilian safety and slow recovery in affected areas.

The discussion included an overview of current challenges and initiatives, along with a general exchange on priorities and approaches in the field.

https://anama.gov.az/en/news/407

16/04/2026