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Costa Filho

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first: 2020-02-14
most recent: 2023-05-25
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“As a consequence, today we are working on a new draft resolution that will implement provisions foreseen in resolution 2645 (2022), particularly on prohibiting the transfer of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to non-State actors in Haiti and imposing measures such as asset freezes and travel bans on those engaging in or supporting gang violence. As we further negotiate the new draft resolution, Brazil wants to make sure that if such measures are adopted, they will not have adverse humanitarian consequences for the civilian population. Developing appropriate listing criteria, conditions and mechanisms for lifting the sanctions, humanitarian exemptions and carve-outs are essential for the effectiveness of this new sanctions regime. We also look forward to seeing the second draft resolution announced today by the co-penholders.”
2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source
“We are concerned about the possibility that the situation may deteriorate further. On the political front, talks have not advanced, frustrating the expectation that an agreement between the main political groups was close to being announced. To make matters worse, the current outbreak of cholera in Haiti, if not rapidly controlled, could take many more lives. The Council must act in order to help the Haitian Government regain control of the situation and avoid further escalation. During the negotiation of resolution 2645 (2022), which renewed the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, we established a fruitful dialogue among the Council members.”
2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative La Lime for her comprehensive report (S/2022/761). I also recognize the presence of Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti, Mr. Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, the Permanent Representative of Belize and the Permanent Observer of the International Organization of la Francophonie. Less than a month ago, on September 26, we heard comprehensive briefings on the situation in Haiti, with the participation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Food Programme (see S/PV.9136). During the meeting, we were once again informed of the calamitous situation in the country, aggravated by the fuel supply cut-off in Port-au-Prince due to criminal activity, with far-reaching humanitarian consequences for Haiti.”
2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source
“We are aware of the difficulties of the challenge but we trust in the willingness and ingenuity of the Colombian people to overcome it.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“From another perspective, the verification of the peace agreement in Colombia allows the Council to play an innovative role that is distinctly different from its part in other conflict situations. In that regard, we are pleased to reiterate that while the Council may be important for Colombia, Colombia is also important for the Council. Brazil congratulates the Colombian Government and people for their tireless efforts to find and consolidate a path of peace and prosperity for all Colombians. Colombia has shown that it has been able to create the political will and the conditions to halt the violence and bring development to rural areas and others that have historically lacked State support. We hope that the new Government will continue and strengthen that process.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“This month we will negotiate the adoption of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. In that context, it is our duty to underline, as we have done on several occasions, that Colombia is a special case on the agenda of the Security Council. Colombia is on the Council’s agenda through its own initiative. It was Colombia that invited the Council to play a role in the implementation of the peace agreement, which was achieved exclusively by the Colombian people themselves. The Council should not lose sight of its subsidiary role in the process. Broader development and security strategies are the sole prerogatives of the Colombian State. Brazil is and will continue to be very clear on that fact during negotiations.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“As the Secretary-General acknowledged in his June report to the Council (S/2022/513), the persisting violence in several regions of Colombia requires a full deployment of the State’s capabilities and the confrontation of illegal armed groups and criminal organizations that continue to operate in regions characterized by poverty, illicit economies and ineffective territorial control by the State. We are fully aware that improving social policies in historically neglected areas that have also been affected by decades of conflict requires time and incremental work. In that regard, as we have reiterated in our recent contacts with the new Colombian authorities, the Brazilian Government is willing to support initiatives aimed at promoting the economic and social development of those communities.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“In the context of the Final Agreement, we take note of the recent reactivation of the Commission for the Follow- up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement. We also note the evolution and progress of the dialogue with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional, which we hope will be successful. We are aware, however, that total peace will be possible only when the presence of the Colombian State effectively reaches all corners of its territory.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“We are pleased to recognize that the Government of President Petro Urrego has expressed, since its electoral campaign, its commitment to the full implementation of the peace agreement, to stepping up efforts to guarantee the security of ex-combatants and to strengthening policies with respect to women, indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants. We are not surprised that the Secretary-General, in his most recent report to the Security Council, praised the “renewed momentum and sharpened focus on consolidating peace” (S/2022/715, para. 104) of the new Colombian Government. Indeed, President Petro Urrego has stated that he intends to pursue total peace and has already begun to take steps in that direction.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“Mr. Costa Filho (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour for me and my country to take the floor to comment on the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace in Colombia. I thank the briefers for their briefings. I welcome Minister Álvaro Leyva Durán. to the Security Council and wish him every success in his work. Today, for the first time in the Council, we have listened closely and with great interest to the new Government’s plans and strategy to advance the comprehensive implementation of the peace agreement with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source
“In addition, we must recall the need to remain committed to addressing the root causes of climate change, including by not backtracking in the transition towards low-emission energy systems. The recent movements of some developed countries that now seem to be turning to dirty sources of energy are particularly alarming in that context, inasmuch as they move us away from the much-needed steadfast progress in reducing fossil-fuel burning globally.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“Brazil remains convinced that the principles enshrined in the UNFCCC, as well as the provisions underscored in its Paris Agreement on Climate Change, remain essential to ensure the unity of the international community in addressing climate change — now and in the years to come. As I already had the opportunity to stress on previous occasions, what is needed most are concrete steps towards new, additional and enhanced means of implementation for developing countries, including financing, technology transfer and capacity-building. Proper forums, tools and mechanisms for mobilizing and providing those resources already exist within the UNFCCC and the wider United Nations system, and none of them require the direct involvement of the Security Council.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“While performing its functions in peacekeeping missions, the Security Council may be effective on the ground by contributing to support efforts of host countries, at their request, to increase local resilience and build capacities, particularly regarding the monitoring of natural disasters and early-warning systems. That does not imply, however, that the Security Council has, or should have, a mandate to thematically address climate change. Neither would it be appropriate to suggest any automatic or direct linkage between climate change and conflicts. This year we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the UNFCCC. It is a more-than-opportune moment for all of us to renew our commitment to work together and to reiterate the Convention’s centrality as the primary international framework for addressing climate change.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“While the adverse effects of climate change are a matter of great concern and, accordingly, must remain among the priorities of the international community, climate change is not in itself a direct cause of armed conflicts, as highlighted by the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, nor does it constitute a direct threat to peace and security in the sense underscored in the Charter of the United Nations. Under certain circumstances though, the negative effects of climate change may indirectly increase the risk of conflicts and exacerbate humanitarian crises, particularly in contexts where climate hazards interact with high vulnerability. Those vulnerabilities, however, are fundamentally rooted in socioeconomic development factors and political governance constraints.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“At this stage, it is safe to assume that it has already become clear that the question of potential linkages between climate change and peace and security is absolutely divisive and controversial within the Council. We need to overcome this situation. We will only manage to do so if we have absolute clarity regarding the Security Council’s role and functions. Let me reiterate Brazil’s position on this matter: the Security Council is not the adequate forum in which to address climate change. We need to preserve the primary responsibilities, mandates and tools of the Security Council and to avoid a duplication of work.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“In that sense, much progress is needed within the context of the multilateral climate change regime regarding adaptation and loss and damage, as well as on addressing major financing and other means of implementation gaps and shortcomings. Brazil believes that the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27), to take place in the coming weeks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, will be a great opportunity to strengthen UNFCCC action in that regard. We are gathered in this Chamber today, however, for a debate within the context of the Security Council. This exceptional circumstance requires us to present a number of very important, critical considerations.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“Earlier this year, the release of the contribution of Working Group II to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change presented us with a worrisome picture of climate change impacts and risks around the world, including in Africa. According to that “atlas of human suffering” — to quote the already famous sentence of Secretary-General António Guterres — while Africa is among the regions least responsible for global greenhouse-gas emissions, it is disproportionately affected, both in terms of exposure to its negative impacts and of vulnerability to its risks. Climate change is already causing substantial damage and increasingly irreversible losses, particularly in developing countries.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative of convening this meeting and providing us with the opportunity to debate this important subject. Allow me also to thank the briefers for their remarks and insights on the matter. Let me begin by stressing Brazil`s commitment to addressing the root causes of climate change and its adverse impacts on all our societies, as well as our firm engagement to the multilateral climate change regime. Climate change is definitely one of the greatest challenges of our time and thus requires an effective response of the international community, based on the best available scientific knowledge and on the principles underscored in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement.”
2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source
“On the contrary, such resources are generally a significant source of prosperity and stability, and they must be seen as such. Brazil condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The repudiation of terrorism is a constitutional principle, which guides our international relations. Brazil is also firmly committed to the fight against organized crime and takes its responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainable development seriously. We pledge unwavering support for the international efforts against the illicit traffic in natural resources and its use as a source of funding by any armed group.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“In fact, the Kimberley Process has revealed how cooperative arrangements involving civil society, Governments and international organizations may lead to sound regulation. Trade in conflict diamonds has sharply decreased as a result. Terrorism and organized crime are different phenomena. The fight against them requires distinct approaches and legal remedies. Equating one with the other runs counter to the goal of finding an effective solution to the different challenges that they present. In order to address the issue, the Security Council should tailor its approach to each case in a case-by-case manner, taking the specificities of each situation into account. As is widely recognized, there are no necessary or mechanical linkages between the exploitation of natural resources and armed conflict.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“In that regard, police cooperation, including within multilateral initiatives, is a particularly useful tool. Police operations conducted worldwide have resulted in significant seizures and arrests, underscoring the relevance of intelligence-sharing among agencies and States. Initiatives that, for instance, increase certified extraction of natural resources, promote fair- trade practices and support the development of local communities in conflict-affected areas are also key. Those projects not only reduce the lawlessness that afflict extractive industries in many countries, but they also help Governments to combat the corruption schemes that lubricate links between illicit production and armed activity.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Given its unique composition and bridging mandate, the PBC is well placed to put forward coordinated efforts within the United Nations system, with a view to creating sustainable cycles of peace and development. The Council has also already imposed sanctions on the trade in natural resources, with the aim of preventing it from fuelling armed conflicts. The sanctions regimes in Somalia and South Sudan are examples of that approach. It remains imperative, however, that all precautions be taken in order to avoid indirect harm to local populations. Supporting compliance with the legal framework provided by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is also essential in order to counter illicit trafficking.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Exploring how peacekeeping operations, for instance, could contribute to strengthening local institutional capacities management and regulation of extractive resources could be an avenue. One example was the authorization for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the regulation of mining resources in that country. The Security Council may also have a role in encouraging capacity-building initiatives for domestic and international actors to curb the illicit exploitation and trade of natural resources in conflict-affected countries. One way to do so is in partnership with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC).”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“For instance, Da’esh has profited from its control of large swaths of territory in Syria and Iraq in order to generate income from oil and natural gas. Al-Shabaab has been imposing taxes on agriculture and livestock and, therefore, maintaining its resilience against the efforts to curb its action. It is also fresh in our memories how Boko Haram resorted to illegal trafficking in fish products in the Lake Chad basin. Reports allude to gold mining as a source of funds for terrorist groups in the Sahel and Central Africa. Creative and diversified illegal means of financing enable armed groups of all sorts to have far-reaching clout. There are open avenues for a constructive role by the Council, within the scope of its mandate, to address this issue. Capacity-building is a central element.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Almost four years ago, the Secretary-General was invited to brief the Council and highlighted how the control and exploitation of, and access to, natural resources had been a catalyst for armed conflicts (see S/PV.8372). In June 2022, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate issued a worrisome trend alert on the use of proceeds from the exploitation, trade and trafficking of natural resources for the purposes of terrorism financing, a phenomenon about which the Security Council already expressed its concerns in resolutions 2195 (2014), 2462 (2019) and 2482 (2019). Precious metals, such as gold and silver, as well as copper and diamonds, along with other natural resources, like timber, charcoal and wildlife, have been a source of financing for terrorist groups.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I take the liberty of saying that I am honoured to participate in this debate. The presence of Minister Michael Moussa Adamo is a clear demonstration of the Gabonese Republic’s commitment to the maintenance of international peace and security. I am also appreciative of the valuable inputs provided to the Security Council by the briefers. The recourse to the illicit trafficking in natural resources, including wildlife, for pursuing other criminal enterprises is a concerning trend in Africa. The link between natural resources and conflict prevention remains relevant, and the Council must make its contribution, within its mandate, to the fight against illegal trafficking in natural resources, where they relate to armed conflict.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“In the past seven months, the refusal to consider alternatives has done nothing to bring about a political solution to the conflict. On the contrary, it has brought about further escalation and fuelled counterproductive narratives in our midst. It is time to do what is expected of us, namely, to find solutions based on straightforward dialogue and constructive diplomacy, with a willingness to fully address the concerns of all parties.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“It is a repetition of the same dynamics of the past months in which the Council cannot agree on any constructive action concerning the conflict in Ukraine. Besides, the document presented to Council members does not contribute to the immediate goals of de-escalating tensions, negotiating a ceasefire and starting peace negotiations. We also have a few observations on the process. To circulate a draft resolution at such short notice for consultations with our capitals did not allow Member States the time to express their views and concerns. We missed a valuable opportunity to engage collectively in a transparent manner, making full use of our consultation spaces in the Security Council. The Council should now explore new courses of action.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“Brazil abstained in the voting on the draft resolution presented by Albania and the United States (S/2022/720). Brazil expressed its views on the referendums in Ukraine at the meeting on 27 September (see S/PV.9138). It is unreasonable to assume that populations in areas of conflict are able to freely express their will. The results of such referendums, under the current circumstances, do not constitute a valid or genuine expression of the will of the local populations and cannot be perceived as legitimate. Brazil stands by the principle of the territorial integrity of sovereign States. We acknowledge the drafters’ efforts to amend the text to make it more focused and streamlined. On the draft resolution itself, we believe that its scope and language do not favour an environment conducive to a solution to the conflict in Ukraine.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“As part of those efforts, this week Brazil is depositing $650,000 in the fund created for the reconstruction of Haiti’s southern peninsula, which was severely hit by an earthquake in 2021, in addition to the specific cooperation projects to which I referred at previous Council meetings. We hope that other donor countries can also join that initiative. For our part, I would like to underline that Haiti has long been a priority for Brazil and will remain so. Brazil has a long-standing history of contributing to peace and stability in Haiti and continues to be fully committed to supporting the country and its people, particularly in these challenging times.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Undoubtedly, security is a key aspect of the crisis, but not the only one. Haiti needs change that goes much further than better control of criminal activities. One cannot forget that resolving a multidimensional crisis demands a multidimensional response. Therefore, besides security measures, socioeconomic progress in Haiti is key to addressing the crisis in an effective and sustainable way. Brazil stands ready to cooperate with other partners in providing additional support to the Haitian Government and people. Brazil has been consistently engaged in technical and humanitarian cooperation with Haiti, in areas such as health, education and agriculture.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“As we underlined in July (see S/PV.9095), it is imperative that such measures, if adopted, not have adverse humanitarian consequences for the civilian population, especially given the traumatic history of comprehensive sanctions imposed on Haiti in past decades. Parameters such as listing criteria, conditions for lifting the sanctions, humanitarian exemptions and carve-outs are essential for applying such measures in a responsible and effective manner. In addition, with regard to possible options for enhanced security support in Haiti, Brazil takes note of bilateral initiatives and looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General concerning the issue, due on 15 October. Haiti remains deeply plunged in a multidimensional crisis, with political, economic and social consequences.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“However, more is needed to help Haiti. BINUH’s renewed mandate has yet to foster positive developments. As Brazil has consistently pointed out, the situation in Haiti needs to remain at the top of the international community’s agenda, as it also concerns a situation of violence against innocent civilians. And the Council needs to continuously follow new developments on the ground in order to consider the need for new measures. In that context, I believe that it is high time we started in-depth discussions on the provisions foreseen in resolution 2645 (2022), particularly on prohibiting the transfer of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to non-State actors in Haiti and on the possibility of imposing appropriate measures, which could include an assets freeze and travel ban against those engaging in or supporting gang violence.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Amid such a challenging situation, however, we are encouraged to hear that rival political groups have been in talks recently in order to break the political stalemate that has paralysed the country. We urge all Haitian political actors to deepen the current dialogue and urgently agree on a political way forward that will curb violence, allow for the resumption of the normal functioning of Haitian institutions and, eventually, pave the way for the organization of safe and fair elections. Brazil has consistently advocated the strengthening of United Nations support for Haiti, including through increased capacity for the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). We believe that the renewal and reinforcement of BINUH´s mandate last July, during Brazil´s presidency of the Council, was an important step in that direction.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“It seems that the boundaries between criminal and political violence are becoming increasingly blurred in Haiti. The current shortage of fuel supply in Port-au-Prince due to criminal activity seems to confirm the veracity of such a claim. We are concerned by possible far-reaching humanitarian consequences if the supply is not normalized shortly. We are following the situation closely as we discuss possible next steps in terms of the international response to the Haitian crisis. At this point in time, it seems critical that we discuss ways to help identify and hold accountable whoever promotes and benefits from the current bleak state of affairs in Haiti.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“I would like to start by thanking China for requesting this very timely meeting. I would also like to commend Special Representative La Lime, Deputy Executive Director Guarnieri of the World Food Programme and Executive Director Waly of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for their comprehensive briefings. I also recognize Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti; Mr. Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic; and Mr. Robert Rae, Permanent Representative of Canada. It is regrettable that the Security Council has once again been convened to discuss grave eruptions of violence in Port-au-Prince. Those episodes of violence are unfortunately becoming more frequent and more dangerous.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Last but not least, there is the peace and security aspect. Bridging humanitarian funding gaps and sustaining agricultural production are indispensable measures, but they will not succeed if conflicts keep roads blocked and people unable to work the land. The truce in Yemen and the Black Sea Grain Initiative have shown that even small steps in favour of peace and stabilization can have a positive impact on food security. We need to preserve and build on those incremental gains. Thanks to resolution 2417 (2018), the Council has a framework to do that. We must uphold its provisions, provide tools for its implementation in line with the recommendations presented in the white note, and secure it as a backbone of our action with regard to food security and conflict.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Of course, many, if not all, of those measures do not fall under the purview of the Security Council, and we do believe that the Council must maintain its strict focus on peace and security. However, the appropriate bodies for advancing development-oriented solutions may often lack technical and political expertise with regard to conflict-affected areas. In that context, we believe that the Peacebuilding Commission is uniquely positioned to help fill that gap by playing its bridging role between peace and security and development solutions, as well as mobilizing international support, in cooperation with the Rome-based agencies and the entire United Nations system, while preserving its demand-driven approach and alignment with the peacebuilding priorities of the countries in question.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Brazil has vast expertise in producing more with fewer inputs and maximizing agricultural yields even in unfavourable conditions, as well as extensive experience in South-South cooperation and long- standing partnerships with the WFP and the FAO. We stand ready to support that agenda and would like to call on all Member States to step up their efforts, in providing not only humanitarian assistance but also technical capacity and technology transfers, so that countries affected by conflicts can build productive, competitive and sustainable food systems. As the FAO has indicated on multiple occasions, only a small fraction of the resources directed to food and agricultural assistance goes to capacity-building projects.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“That brings me to my second point, which is the key role of sustainable development in mitigating food insecurity and advancing durable solutions in conflict- affected countries. Actions to generate or rebuild productive capacities, including the delivery of seeds and the improvement of crop production, such as those that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) promotes in Ethiopia, are essential to preventing producers and consumers from falling into internal displacement and severe food insecurity. When accompanied by effective early-warning systems, investments in such durable solutions can also be concrete means for preventing conflicts and promoting long-term stabilization in post-conflict scenarios.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Donor countries and all those in a condition to do so need to step up so that no humanitarian agency has to choose between the hungry and the starving. Market stabilization and transparency measures can also play an important part. Such measures help to lower food prices, which can alleviate the pressure both on the WFP and in affected countries and can improve food accessibility. The white note gives a clear example showing that in the case of Yemen, decreasing purchasing power and increasing food prices are contributing to deteriorating humanitarian conditions. In that spirit, building a truly open and fair multilateral trading system for the agrifood sector and eradicating historical price- and trade-distortive practices and subsidies are also important steps for supporting livelihoods, including for populations affected by conflict.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Food insecurity intensifies competition over resources and hampers any other form of human development that could lead to the necessary conditions of stabilization and sustainable peace. We need to break that cycle, and we need concrete action in the three pillars of the United Nations to do it. Allow me to start with the humanitarian front. The World Food Programme (WFP) briefing and the white note of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs send a clear message. Two simultaneous factors, the increase in food prices and the growing number of people suffering from acute food insecurity, are putting humanitarian food assistance efforts at risk. Those two factors put the system under pressure and enlarge the funding gap.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“And in north-eastern Nigeria, non-State armed groups are impeding the use of roads that are vital to the distribution of food. None of that happens in a vacuum but rather compounds an already worrisome combination of climate extremes and macroeconomic shocks. The conflict in Ukraine, coupled with the effects of the unilateral sanctions applied by some countries, has aggravated the situation. Armed conflict and food insecurity form a perverse cycle that traps populations and countries in a spiral of deteriorating living conditions. Conflicts generate forced displacement, the destruction of essential infrastructure and the degradation of otherwise viable soil.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“According to the most recent Global Report on Food Crises, we are witnessing the highest numbers of people in a situation of crisis or worse since the report was first published. That number, 205 million, is almost equivalent to Brazil’s total population. By all metrics and parameters, such a high level of food insecurity is unacceptable. The white note that we are discussing today illustrates why this picture is even grimmer in countries affected by conflict. In Yemen, agricultural lands are at risk from landmines, despite the suspension of hostilities. In South Sudan, many children will suffer lifelong consequences due to violence and their lack of access to school and school meals. In Ethiopia, harvests are going to waste due to forced displacement.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I want to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for supporting the convening of today’s meeting, as proposed by Brazil and Ireland. As co-focal points in the Council on food security and armed conflicts, we aim to keep highlighting the centrality of food security to conflict prevention and resolution, as well as to the mitigation of the impact of armed disputes on the most vulnerable populations. I would also like to thank our briefers today for their very precise and relevant briefings. Each of them highlighted a complementary aspect of the impact of conflict on food security, as well as recommendations for the United Nations and its Member States to tackle the issue. The state of global food insecurity, especially in countries involved in conflict, is more alarming than ever.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We see the interactive dialogue as an opportunity to obtain more detailed information about the concerns of all parties in relation to humanitarian operations in Syria. In conclusion, Brazil once more thanks the Special Envoy for his attempts to engage with all sides, facilitate the political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and propose confidence-building measures. Brazil’s position remains unchanged. Only a Syrian-owned and -led United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard for the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, can offer a lasting solution to the conflict.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The first round of the informal interactive dialogue foreseen in resolution 2642 (2022) will soon take place. We look forward to a frank and non-politicized discussion. Brazil deems very important the strengthening of principled and technically informed dialogue on humanitarian issues. In times of heightened geopolitical tensions and overlapping systemic crises, the risk of humanitarian operations becoming part of the political give-and-take is very concrete and maybe even inevitable. We must give diplomacy and principles an opportunity to mitigate that trend. We know that while predictable cross-border operations are indispensable at the moment, they cannot continue in perpetuity. Concrete steps must be taken to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of cross- line operations.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The progress on early recovery must continue, and we recognize the commitment of the United Nations in that regard. The fact that violence impedes the ability of the United Nations to operate is a serious concern. Brazil reminds all parties of their obligation to facilitate rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to civilians in need across Syria. We also want to reiterate that the humanitarian effects of sanctions must not be overlooked. The World Food Programme’s early-warning report on hunger hotspots not only portrays a very difficult scenario for Syria but also says that sanctions can be blamed. Brazil reiterates the importance of conducting a thorough assessment of the potential harmful consequences of unilateral sanctions for the civilian population.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Rochdi for their efforts to resolve the issues that are preventing the planned meetings from happening and hope that the Constitutional Committee will soon be able to reconvene, possibly with fresh ideas and renewed political will. On a positive note, we welcome the recent meeting of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board. Brazil supports the implementation of resolution 2642 (2022) in all its aspects. Humanitarian assistance must continue to reach all those in need via all modalities — cross-border and cross-line — and with the indispensable support of early-recovery projects. It is worrisome that overall funding for Syria’s humanitarian response plan currently stands at approximately only 25 per cent of the requested funds.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their presentations. Special Envoy Pedersen told us last month (see S/PV.9117) that we needed to be honest about the mismatch between the scale of our collective political efforts and the scale of the challenge at hand — we agree. Troubling signs of military escalation are appearing, with additional civilian casualties and the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure. We once again call on all parties to comply with international humanitarian law, including the prohibition on indiscriminate attacks and the obligation to take all feasible precautions to avoid harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. In relation to the political process established by resolution 2254 (2015), we regret the lack of progress since the postponement of the ninth session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee.”
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