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  1. “The United Arab Emirates will continue to support these efforts in order to shape peaceful and resilient societies for future generations.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  2. “Finally, I would like to mention that the United Arab Emirates has been a long-time advocate of anticipatory action that aims to disburse resources and drive preventive work based on credible forecasts of climate-change-induced disasters, taking every action that has the potential to make a difference. The Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative could provide a significant boost to scaling up anticipated reaction. We urge the United Nations to employ early-warning systems more broadly and at scale. Peacebuilding is not simply an effort to preserve the present. It is also a proactive step required for us to prevent conflicts before they begin, before they escalate and evolve into protracted struggles.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  3. “Data can also function as an enabler for stopping conflicts in their tracks by using geographical information systems to predict the outbreaks of violence and monitor ceasefires. This speech was written by a human. But soon it may be written by an artificial intelligence agent, such as ChatGPT, or others. These technologies, which are progressing at exponential speeds have the ability to magnify peacekeeping efforts or affect them negatively. Alongside the infinite potential that these technologies have, there is also a chance that these tools can be leveraged by bad actors to manipulate public opinion and affect peacekeeping in general. It is therefore imperative that we, as a collective multilateral body, engage relevant stakeholders, including the private sector, to ensure that we are able to benefit from its development.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  4. “The emergence of new, powerful technological tools that can be used to connect or divide the world makes it imperative for all of us to pursue a common approach that addresses and guides the proper use and governance of these tools. These positive uses can be seen in providing accurate, informed and reliable data. Digital tools can help counter narratives of intolerance and hate that fuel extremist ideologies and undermine peace. That leads me to my fourth and final point. We need to harness digital and innovative technologies to build and sustain peace. Data is key. It can provide unparalleled insights into the root causes of conflict, encompassing social, economic and political factors as well.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  5. “The United Arab Emirates also looks forward to discussing the recommendations of the High-level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism in order to preserve global public goods for present and future generations. Thirdly, it is crucial to address hate speech, racism, intolerance, misinformation and other manifestations of extremism. These forces are threat multipliers, sowing the seeds of division. They erode the social fabric of communities in gender instability and undermine all efforts towards peacekeeping. In contrast, the promotion of tolerance and human fraternity builds mutual trust and promotes social cohesion, which are critical foundations for peace.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  6. “Alignment of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts across municipal, national, regional and international spheres helps engage communities at different levels. Meanwhile, civil society actors, and those from academia and the private sector, have the potential to amplify peacebuilding efforts from their unique perspectives. Secondly, institutional reforms must ensure that the peacekeeping architecture is fit for purpose. By strengthening the peacebuilding architecture, we can help address a broader range of long-term challenges, such as, inter alia, climate change, extremism and global public-health emergencies. This also includes linking more effectively the work of peacebuilding and financial institutions.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  7. “We appreciate the emphasis in today’s discussion on futureproofing peacebuilding. The Security Council responds to crises in the here and now, but exactly how it does so has long lasting impacts on the sustainability of peace. The lives of millions of people depend on the cumulative effect of each decision we take to build peace. Accordingly, I would like to emphasize four points to inform our discussions today. First, inclusion remains critical for peacebuilding. Peacebuilding must be both for all and by all because policymakers alone are not the sole drivers of progress. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women and the inclusion of youth can ensure that decision-making processes address actual needs. Incorporating their input contributes to building and consolidating trust.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source

  8. “At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to our colleagues from the Russian Federation and congratulate them on their successful presidency of the Council last month. I wish the same to Switzerland during its presidency of the Security Council this month. We thank Switzerland for organizing today’s meeting, and High Commissioner Türk, Youth Ambassador Chigwenya and Ms. Olonisakin for their insightful briefings. We also thank the Peacebuilding Commission for its written advice on this important topic. Too often, generations do not have a voice in our policy decisions and discussions. Yet every decision we make will have an impact on the world that they will inherit. It is our duty to be good stewards, not only to focus on current challenges but to set the foundations for lasting peace.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source