A new request for compliance review regarding UNDP’s “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda” project has been added to our case registry here.

In their request for compliance review, residents of various communities in the Kampala Munyonyo area allege that the UNDP-supported project went beyond its stated geographic scope and supported the nationwide wetland gazettment that led to forceful evictions in 2025 and 2026. The requestors further allege that the project supported NEMA’s activities including the demolition of homes, destruction of livelihoods, endangerment of physical safety, and psychological trauma for community members.

SECU is now preparing an eligibility determination, which will be released in the coming weeks.

The draft report for Case #SECU0025 regarding UNDP’s “SDG Impact – Catalysing private sector capital for the SDGs” project in Cambodia is available in our case registry here.

The public commenting period will now be open for 20 business days (29 June – 10 August 2026). We welcome stakeholders to submit comments in any language to secuhotline@undp.org.

A new request for compliance review regarding UNDP’s “Enhancing Coastal Ecosystem Biodiversity and Resilience in the Gulf of Aqaba Jordan” and “Gulf of Aqaba Resilient Reefs Programme” projects has been added to our case registry here.

In their request for compliance review, the requestor raises concerns that two Aqaba interventions may not be meeting UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards, alleging that the project lacks meaningful stakeholder inclusion, proper environmental assessments, and transparent governance.

SECU is now preparing an eligibility determination, which will be released in the coming weeks.

SECU found Case #SECU0027 regarding UNDP’s “Forestry and Land Restoration Action for Kenya’s NDC (FLaRAK) Project” and “Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD+ Readiness Grant” projects to be eligible for a compliance investigation. Visit the case registry to read the Eligibility Determination and Draft Terms of Reference for Investigation in the case file here.

Interested stakeholders have 10 working days to submit public comments on the draft TOR. Comments may be submitted in any language to secuhotline@undp.org by 7 August 2026, end of day.

The Administrator has released his decision on SECU’s Final Report for Case #SECU0022 regarding “Funding Facility for Stabilization”. Visit the case registry here to read his full response.

The Final Monitoring Report and Case Closure Note for Case #SECU0021 regarding UNDP’s “Integrated climate-resilient transboundary flood risk management in the Drin River basin in the West” project is available in our case registry here.

A new request for compliance review regarding UNDP’s “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda” project has been added to our case registry here.

In their request for compliance review, residents of Rukungiri District represented by Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) allege wetland reclamation activities in 2023 led to excessive use of force, the razing of crops and households, and loss of livelihoods. They further raise concerns regarding insufficient stakeholder consultation and human rights violations.

SECU is now preparing an eligibility determination, which will be released in the coming weeks.

The final report for Case #SECU0022 regarding UNDP’s “Funding Facility for Stabilization” project in Iraq is available in our case registry here.

This report has been shared with the Administrator, who will issue a response. SECU will then monitor the implementation of the Management Action Plan developed to address the Administrator’s decision.

SECU participated in this year’s United Nations Accountability Mechanism Network (UNAMnet) meeting at FAO headquarters. UNAMnet is a community of practice for UN entities that wish to collaborate and work towards strengthening social and environmental accountability capabilities across the UN.

Visit the network page here to read more about our goals and view our list of members.

The Final Monitoring Report and Case Closure Note for Case #SECU0008 regarding UNDP’s “Integrated and Transboundary Conservation of Biodiversity in the Basins of the Republic of Cameroon” project is available in our case registry here.

The draft report for Case #SECU0022 regarding UNDP’s “Funding Facility for Stabilization” project in Iraq is available in our case registry here.

The public commenting period will now be open for 20 business days (02 March–30 March 2026). We welcome stakeholders to submit comments in any language to secuhotline@undp.org.

A new request for compliance review regarding UNDP’s “Forestry and Land Restoration Action for Kenya’s NDC (FLaRAK) Project” and “Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD+ Readiness Grant” projects has been added to our case registry here.

In their request for compliance review, individual members of the Keiyo Indigenous Community allege that several initiatives implemented within the Kaptagat Forest Ecosystem in relation to these UNDP projects did not seek to adequately involve or gain consent from their community despite residing adjacent to the impacted ecosystems. They further bring up issues regarding lack of information disclosure on benefits-sharing, erosion of cultural heritage, and exclusion from land.

SECU is now preparing an eligibility determination, which will be released in the coming weeks.

A new request for compliance review regarding UNDP’s “Enabling Economic Independence for Specially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone (Persons with Disabilities) - PWDs” project was added to our case registry on 16 December 2025. The requestor, Lifeline Nehemiah Projects, alleges that the construction of a skills center associated with this project is taking place on their land without consent, further alleging that project activities have been carried out by land seizure, arbitrary detention, and use of force, causing serious harm to the community.

As of 30 January 2026, SECU has found the case eligible for a compliance investigation. To read the full Eligibility Determination and Terms of Reference for the investigation, visit the case file here.

SECU is delighted to welcome Joan to the team as our new intern.

For the next six months, Joan will contribute to research, operations, and communications initiatives across the Unit. She joins SECU after completing a Master of Science in Migration Studies at the University of Oxford, where she studied with the Department of International Development and the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography.

We’re delighted to welcome Erica Bach as SECU’s new Compliance Officer.

Erica brings deep experience in accountability systems, case management, and stakeholder engagement. She will support compliance reviews, help strengthen our procedures, and work closely with partners across the UN system to advance fair, effective outcomes.

Please join us in welcoming Erica to the team!

SECU is delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Reddell as our new Head of Unit.

Christine has been an integral part of SECU for several years as a Policy Specialist, contributing to our mission of accountability and transparency. We’re thrilled to welcome her into this leadership role and look forward to continuing our impactful work under her guidance.