Communications Officer in Uruguay

José Peralta is the Communications and Advocacy Officer in the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Uruguay. He is proud of his role in supporting the UN’s advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially a docuseries consisting of five episodes showcasing the work of 14 UN entities with local partners, which was broadcast on national television. Perception surveys show that in a year and a half, knowledge of the UN’s presence and the SDGs in Uruguay increased from 48 per cent to 61 per cent.  

Jose also led the development of a UN podcast series to discuss the Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. The team also launched a set of talks to discuss the future of Uruguay with a wide range of actors, in order to generate ideas and reflections that inform policymakers. The first talk – centred on the climate crisis - took place on 16 September 2022 at the Parliament in Uruguay.