Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping
2025-02-07 12:00
A global forum has suggested fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping, including the use of technology, partnerships with regional organizations, and a focus on prevention.
The forum, which was held in New York from January 31 to February 2, brought together representatives from governments, the UN, regional organizations, and civil society. It was co-hosted by the UN Department of Peace Operations and the Stimson Center, a non-profit research organization.
The forum discussed a wide range of issues related to UN peacekeeping, including the challenges of protecting civilians, preventing conflict, and building sustainable peace. It also considered the role of technology, partnerships with regional organizations, and the need for a more agile and responsive peacekeeping force.
In a statement released after the forum, the participants called for a “new approach” to UN peacekeeping that is “fit for purpose in the 21st century.” They urged the UN to invest in technology, partnerships, and prevention, and to develop a more agile and responsive peacekeeping force.
The participants also called for a greater focus on the protection of civilians. They urged the UN to strengthen its partnerships with regional organizations and to work more closely with civil society organizations.
The forum’s recommendations will be submitted to the UN Security Council for consideration. The Security Council is responsible for authorizing and funding UN peacekeeping operations.
The UN has been involved in peacekeeping operations for over 70 years. However, the nature of peacekeeping has changed dramatically in recent years. The UN is now increasingly asked to intervene in complex conflicts where there is no easy solution.
The UN has also been criticized for its slow and bureaucratic response to crises. The forum’s recommendations are an attempt to address these criticisms and to make UN peacekeeping more effective in the future.
Key recommendations from the forum:
- Invest in technology to improve the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations.
- Develop partnerships with regional organizations to share information and resources.
- Focus on prevention to address the root causes of conflict.
- Develop a more agile and responsive peacekeeping force that can deploy quickly and effectively.
- Strengthen the protection of civilians by providing them with safe havens and other forms of protection.
- Work more closely with civil society organizations to involve local communities in peacekeeping efforts.
Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping
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