Peace Operations Review Week
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Closing Reflections on the Future of Peace Operations
The closing remarks on the Future of Peace Operations stressed that safeguarding 75+ years of peace operations while developing new models requires shared responsibility, strong leadership, and cohesion as well as UN coordination, effective partnerships, and adaptable training.
EventsHaiti and the Future of Peace Operations
Criminal gangs continue to expand in Haiti as international responses struggle. Against the backdrop of political deadlock and rampant corruption, the UN needs to take stock of 20 years of peace operations to address political issues and design lasting solutions.
EventsPeace Operations Review Week Findings: Implications for Future Education and Training
The Peace Operations Review Week convened global experts to inform the UN Review on the Future of Peace Operations. A concluding workshop translated insights into coherent, needs-driven education and training for civilian, police, and military peacekeepers.
EventsThe impact of climate change on the ability of peace operations to fulfil core mandated tasks
Discussions highlighted how extreme weather events disrupt UN peace operations, affecting mobility and logistics as well as civilian protection, and humanitarian access. Integrating climate risks is key to adaptive planning and mission resilience.
EventsExamining Protection Approaches in UN Peace Operations
Discussions underscored that protection of civilians must remain central across all UN missions. Experts stressed the importance of integrated approaches, linking military, police, and civilian efforts while also addressing budget constraints and global human rights pushback.
EventsPeace Operations and Peacebuilding – Matching potential with implementation
Discussions emphasised the growing importance of stronger links between peace operations and peacebuilding. Against the backdrop of reduced funding, the UN should combine efforts and instruments in support of national endeavours to prevent conflict and sustain peace.
EventsUN Police and the Future of Peace Operations
The event highlighted the added value of UN Police in POC, crime prevention and capacity building. Participants stressed the need for a clear future vision, more specialized capacities, and flexible, modular approaches, while ensuring that protection of civilians is not undermined by budget cuts.
EventsThe Future of UN Peace Operations: Use of Force and the Protection of Civilians
With a focus on tactical-level challenges, the event explored the connections between force protection imperatives and protection of civilians. The discussions generated concrete recommendations for policy and doctrine changes, including scenario-based training and a clearer understanding of ROEs.
EventsDefining Pathways Forward: Enhancing the Partnership between the African Union and the United Nations in Peace Operations
Discussions underscored a shift in Africa’s peace operations, with fewer UN PKOs and more AU-led missions. Experts stressed strengthening the AU–UN partnership through strategic alignment, sustainable financing, shared accountability, and adaptive mission models.
EventsPeace operations responses to borderland and cross-border challenges
UN peace operations struggle in addressing borderland and cross-border conflict dynamics, due to state-centric mandates. Experts stressed the need for transnational analysis, stronger inter-mission coordination, and better support to regional initiatives.
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