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“In that context, there can be no doubt that imposing restrictions on the work of humanitarians and non-governmental organizations, both national and international, and denying the rights of Afghan women and girls and erasing their presence from public life, can lead only to further desperation and instability. We urge all parties to allow and facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to all in need in order to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel and people in vulnerable situations, especially children.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“As we have said on previous occasions, Brazil firmly believes that a stable, economically viable and peaceful Afghanistan is attainable only if all people of Afghanistan, including women and girls, have access to and receive education and fully, equally and meaningfully participate in and contribute to the country’s future and development, in line with resolutions 1325 (2000), 2593 (2021) and 2626 (2022). Similarly, the future we all seek for the Afghan people depends on the necessary respect for human rights law, as well as on maintaining the full scope of humanitarian assistance on the ground.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“Based on our long-standing support for the essential role that UNAMA plays in Afghanistan and for the broad endorsement of the mandate established by resolution 2626 (2022), including from key actors with deep knowledge of the situation on the ground, Brazil intends to favour its extension, and we count on the guidance of the co-penholders in that regard. We very much hope that once it is approved, the mandate’s new cycle will contribute to progress across all sectors of Afghan society.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking the briefers for their informative remarks and updates, which have enriched our discussions and enlightened our perspectives on the matter at hand. This first quarterly meeting of the Security Council on the work and activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and on the situation in Afghanistan in 2023 represents a crucial opportunity to lay fundamental groundwork as part of our shared responsibilities, especially in the light of the Mission’s imminent mandate renewal.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“We also hope that humanitarian agencies and workers can soon enjoy unhindered access, within the Nile corridor, in order to provide goods and services to the most vulnerable people in South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Food insecurity should not be a challenge anywhere for anyone, let alone for one of the world’s youngest populations. We regret that South Sudan remains among the most dangerous places to be a humanitarian worker. We deplore the attacks that have killed humanitarian workers in the line of duty and express our condolences to their families and loved ones. Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance is one of the priorities of the UNMISS mandate. We expect that pillar of the UNMISS mandate to be implemented in safer conditions, especially if local authorities bring to justice the perpetrators of acts against humanitarian agents.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We believe that a myriad of local South Sudanese projects, initiatives and leaders will benefit from a deeper connection with the PBC. The Peacebuilding Fund already supports essential projects in the country. In making use of the unique convening power that the PBC has to offer, it will be critical for the transitional Government and the representatives of civil society to engage with peacebuilding principles on a larger scale. South Sudan can count on Brazil’s support for its increasing involvement with the PBC. We cannot ignore the severe humanitarian crisis that millions of South Sudanese people are facing. We have heard those awful statistics again today, and we call on the international community to step up its efforts to assist the country.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge the significant challenges that UNMISS and particularly South Sudan face. We have noted South Sudan’s request to the United Nations for assistance in preparing and conducting the 2024 elections. Considering the considerable experience of the personnel who serve within the United Nations, we are confident that UNMISS will be able to provide valuable skills and technical support that will meet the country’s logistical needs. At the same time, we acknowledge that it is the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and all the major South Sudanese stakeholders who should be taking the most important steps to ensure an environment conducive to the smooth progress of the electoral process. We appreciate South Sudan’s growing cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC).”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking Malta for its work as President of the Security Council during February and congratulating Mozambique on its assumption of the presidency for the month of March. Brazil knows that we are in firm and good hands. I thank Special Representative Haysom and Acting Director Talahma for their informative briefings and welcome the delegation of South Sudan to this meeting. I also want to express our appreciation for the work of all the military, police and civilian personnel who make up the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and especially of the troop- and police-contributing countries. Brazil is proud to be part of UNMISS, a peacekeeping operation that has made critical contributions to South Sudan for almost as long as the country has been independent.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The Security Council expressly acknowledged this case-specific role for the PBC when it adopted resolution 2647 (2022), which is the basis of UNSMIL’s current mandate, last year. As a United Nations intergovernmental advisory body with the ability to support political dialogue in post-conflict situations, the PBC can channel towards Libya the support of other countries, whose only vested interest in Libyan affairs is to build and sustain peace, with full respect for Libyan sovereignty and peacebuilding priorities.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Finally, Brazil reiterates the need for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, as well as for strategies for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of local armed militias into Libyan society. We commend the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee to that effect, hoping for the implementation of the several agreements recently announced. To conclude, Brazil recalls the role that the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) can play, upon Libyan request, to convene all relevant actors, particularly neighbouring countries, and help to promote in Libya an integrated, strategic and coherent approach to security sector reform and institution-building more broadly.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The lack of clarity about the precise organizational structure of the official security apparatus in Libya contributes to the difficulties in enforcing the arms embargo. We urge the Libyan authorities to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and provide the sanctions committee with updated and detailed information on the organization of their security institutions. Knowing the affiliations of armed branches under Government authority is important to ensure appropriate accountability mechanisms for violations of human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law. Private and public actors responsible for such violations must be held accountable.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In its most recent report, the Panel stated that, “The arms embargo remains totally ineffective. Member States supporting parties to the conflict control the logistics flow and supply chains to those parties and continue to violate the arms embargo with impunity”. Brazil has repeatedly emphasized the need for both respect and enforcement of the arms embargo on Libya, in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. We reiterate our calls upon Member States to respect their obligation to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of weapons and related material to Libya. Ultimately, the repeated violations of the arms embargo embolden political adversaries within Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The road map should contribute to an environment where Libyan actors, without foreign interference, can set aside their differences and move towards elections, in order to unify the Government and restore the legitimacy of Libyan institutions. We commend the Special Representative’s idea of fostering a new intra-Libyan dialogue involving all Libyan stakeholders, with the objective of overcoming the political deadlock between the High Council of State and the House of Representatives. It is our expectation that new formulas proposed to address the crisis in Libya take into account the legitimate interests of all relevant Libyan parties. I would like to draw the Security Council’s attention to one of the conclusions drawn by the Panel of Experts that assists the Council in implementing the Libya sanctions regime.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“This should ensure a Libyan- led and Libyan-owned political transition. Brazil therefore trusts that the Special Representative’s proposal for a road map towards elections in 2023 is primarily the outcome of his engagement with the Libyan parties. Given the seriousness of the fragmentation of Government structures, as well as the increasing challenges to the authority of the different Libyan political actors following the expiration of the transitional period in 2022, we hope that the Special Representative’s road map will pave the way for the Libyan people to agree on a way forward as soon as possible.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily for his briefing, and I welcome the Libyan delegation to today’s meeting. We appreciate the information provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on his recent engagement with Member States as part of his consultations on the Libyan file. We recognize the importance of input from regional actors. However, we recall that the Security Council remains the appropriate forum for discussing amendments to the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), if needed, and for providing guidance to the Special Representative on its implementation. As set out in resolution 2542 (2020), that mandate, with regard to the political track, continues to be that of mediating between the Libyan parties and offering them the Mission’s good offices.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Therefore, we should also address the protection gaps and inequalities that the current humanitarian crisis aggravated. Chiefly among those responses is the implementation of gender-inclusive humanitarian efforts. Such assistance would enable a safer environment for the women and children who suffer disproportionately from the current tragic situation. We therefore endorse the appeal made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia on the matter. Somali women deserve bolder assistance from the international community and humanitarian partners to lead the way not only in overcoming the current crisis, but also in rebuilding their communities afterwards.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Above all, we encourage the sustained dialogue among Somalia’s leaders to address the most pressing national priorities. The serious humanitarian situation in Somalia demands attention from the Council. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Somali Red Crescent Society and all humanitarian agencies that provide vital assistance in Somalia have issued clear warnings on that crisis in the past months. With the projections of more than 8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2023, we should work towards scaling up assistance in an improved and sustained way in order to prevent famine. Forced displacement has hit Somali women and children the hardest.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Brazil has repeatedly emphasized the Peacebuilding Commission’s unique position in the United Nations system, as it could play a bigger role in Somalia. The Peacebuilding Fund also finances invaluable projects in the country. We commend the implementation of the national security architecture and encourage Somalia to redouble its efforts on that front. And we note with appreciation how reconciliation initiatives have been integral to the recovered territories. Brazil stands ready to keep its engagement in the ATMIS reconfiguration and the security transition that is taking place across Somali institutions. We hope that the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states keep to the recent pattern of regular National Consultative Council meetings.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We are worried about the figures in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2023/109) indicating that Somalia recorded a significant increase in civilian casualties in 2022. The high lethality of some of the attacks perpetrated by Al-Shabaab during the reporting period is also extremely concerning. Nevertheless, I would like to underscore that we are pleased with the progress that has been made in the fight against Al-Shabaab, especially through the dislodging of the group from several areas in various Somali states. We commend the Federal Government of Somalia, the federal member states and all the relevant partners that are working together to address that threat. For those achievements to have a lasting effect, it will be essential to design and implement sound peacebuilding initiatives.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ambassador Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, and Ms. Bahous, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Women, for their informative briefings. I also welcome Ambassador Osman and the Somalian delegation to this meeting. I would like to express our appreciation for the work of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and to thank the troop- and police-contributing countries that enable ATMIS and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to do their work. Let me also thank Ambassador Swan for his leadership of UNSOM.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our full support for the renewed engagement of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region in favour of the implementation of the September 2021 road map. We also welcome the initiative of special representatives and special envoys in Central Africa to work on common strategic visions on a number of critical regional issues. Their cross- border nature makes concerted action essential. I would like to conclude by underlining that Brazil understands the enormity of the challenges faced on the ground by the authorities of the Central African Republic and in addressing this phase of its political life and wishes the Central African Republic every success.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“My delegation believes that it is equally important to strengthen the rule of law, especially in the light of the various reports on human rights and international humanitarian law violations committed against civilians, as well as the security violations of the Political Agreement by certain armed groups. We understand that the authorities of the Central African Republic and the international community have the same degree of ambition in achieving that goal. In that regard, we would like to reiterate our support for, first, the efforts of local authorities to deliver justice, in particular the work of the Special Criminal Court since April 2022, and, secondly, the action taken by MINUSCA to assist in the operationalization of the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“In addition, Brazil echoes the calls of the Central African Republic country-specific configuration of the PBC to ensure that every step in the peace process is inclusive. Another point we wish to underscore is the key role played by the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes in the implementation of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and encourage the Central African authorities to persevere in their work in that field. We hope that the collaboration between the Government and MINUSCA to put in place violence reduction programmes in local communities will continue to have a positive impact on global DDR efforts. Furthermore, it is necessary to advance with the national recovery plan and provide a socioeconomic foundation to the peace process.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“The first is our deep concern related to incidents with explosive ordnance, including improvised devices, because of the risk they represent to the safety of peacekeepers and civilians. We must ensure that MINUSCA is equipped to tackle that threat. The second point is our belief that renewed emphasis on strategic communication would be timely and could contribute to improving the situation. It is encouraging to hear that MINUSCA has been able to assist the Central African authorities in improving the presence and capacity of local officials throughout several prefectures across the country. At the same time, we believe that ensuring independence and balance among State institutions, at all levels, is as important as developing their capacities.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“Regular interaction and dialogue, when based on constructive engagement, will eventually bear fruit, as we can see from the lifting of restrictions on the night flights of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the authorities of the Central African Republic for reaching a solution to that critical issue. It is a major factor in helping MINUSCA to fulfil its mandate and provide better protection to its peacekeepers and civil personnel alike, in what otherwise remains a challenging security and humanitarian environment. With particular regard to the ongoing security and humanitarian challenges on the ground, there are two points that my delegation would like to highlight.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“My delegation would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Valentine Rugwabiza for her briefing. I welcome Minister Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon to today’s meeting and look forward to listening to her statement. We welcome the opportunity to deal with the situation in the Central African Republic, while counting on the perspective of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). My delegation not only lends full support to further cooperation between the Council and the PBC, but also intends to work, in its capacity as liaison between the two bodies, to strengthen such interaction and make it happen more often. In that context, we thank Ambassador Omar Hilale, Chair of the Central African Republic country-specific configuration of the PBC, for his comprehensive and informative intervention.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source
“Brazil reaffirms its long-standing commitment to a two-State solution, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders. We also remain committed to the idea of peace and to the speedy achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions. We therefore stand ready to engage constructively in initiatives aimed at a more proactive contribution by the Security Council to the cause of peace. And in view of all of this, Brazil expresses its full support for presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, delivered at this meeting.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“In that context, we stress the need for improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people by working to strengthen the Palestinian economy and address the challenge of governance. The situation in Gaza is particularly concerning, as the blockade continues to hinder development efforts. Brazil remains concerned about the chronic financial challenges facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which has been providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees. We must not undermine the role that UNRWA has played over the years in maintaining stability on the ground.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“The recent attacks on religious sites, such as the vandalism on 2 February of the Chapel of the Flagellation in Jerusalem, are equally concerning. We urge all political leaders and authorities to promote a culture of peaceful coexistence and religious freedom. Brazil also condemns any actions linked to the idea of changing the historic status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. In that regard, we should not undermine the crucial custodial role that the Kingdom of Jordan has played in preserving peace at the holy sites over the years. We want to emphasize that peace also depends on a commitment to the promotion of human rights for all. Poverty, food insecurity, hopelessness and a general sense of injustice create a perfect breeding ground for extremist forces to flourish.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“At this point it should not be necessary to remind them of their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the various Security Council resolutions adopted over the years. And that applies both to the question of settlements and to the other violations of international law that are contributing to the current crisis. Civilians must be protected in times of conflict. Distinguishing between civilians and combatants is at the core of international humanitarian law. All the parties must work without fail to uphold that crucial foundational principle of international humanitarian law if we are to reverse the terrible trend of violence. Cooperation aimed at the security of civilians, besides preventing loss of life, could serve as an important confidence-building measure.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Besides constituting flagrant violations of United Nations resolutions and international law, settlements systematically erode the possibility of establishing a contiguous, independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian State and thereby undermine the prospects of achieving the desired outcome of a two-State solution. We therefore point to resolution 2334 (2016), whose provisions clearly state that Israel’s establishment of settlements in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, has no legal validity for the reasons I just mentioned, and should cease immediately. Brazil urges all the parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid provocations and unilateral actions, including heated rhetoric, which could further aggravate tensions.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We must act to prevent the conflict from spilling out of control, because it could end up affecting the entire region. In that sense, as Mr. Wennesland has frequently reiterated, addressing the root causes of the current tensions is key. The continuing expansion of the Israeli settlements is a well-known source of tensions and violence. In that regard, Brazil and other countries of our region have publicly stated their deep concern about the Government of Israel’s recent decision to legalize nine outposts and build 10,000 houses in existing settlements in the West Bank. Those unilateral measures constitute serious violations of international law, including resolution 2334 (2016), the Council’s last adoption in this area.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Brazil thanks Mr. Wennesland for the comprehensive update and for his tireless work and continuous engagement with all parties and stakeholders while working to de-escalate tensions and open avenues for dialogue. I also thank Deputy Commissioner-General Leni Stenseth for her contribution. Brazil has been following, closely and with great concern, the fast-forwarding events in Israel and Palestine, which have been aggravating tensions, especially in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and taking us to a very dangerous point. As the level of violence increases, so does the number of civilian casualties, including children, as well as the suffering and trauma that so many years of conflict have caused. The fragility of the situation highlights the urgency of a renewed commitment to resolving this long- lasting conflict.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“It is our belief that the Security Council and the international community must act to promote peace talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine through the mediation of the United Nations and countries willing to contribute. We also reiterate our call for the protection of the civilian population and the strict observation of international humanitarian law by all involved in the conflict in Ukraine.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“I thank our briefers for their contributions. Eight years ago, the Security Council met to adopt resolution 2202 (2015), which endorsed the so-called Minsk package. The agreements signed by the Russian Federation and Ukraine in February 2015, with the decisive mediation of France and Germany, allowed for an end to the hostilities. Notwithstanding the collapse of the Minsk accords, we believe that their spirit can inspire a new effort towards a peaceful solution. It is essential that we discuss how to put an end to this conflict, which has cost so many lives, caused so much devastation and taken a heavy toll in terms of food and energy security around the globe. And it continues to present a serious nuclear safety and security risk to the region and to the whole world. Brazil condemns the use of force to settle any diplomatic dispute.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“Let us not put the multilateral achievements of the past half- century at risk to further advance the encroachment of the Security Council on the climate-change agenda.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“We must strive to avoid any duplication of work and ensure that specific mandates and responsibilities within the United Nations system are respected. Time and energy diverted to reallocate the climate agenda to the Security Council would be better spent fostering financial flows to support existing commitments and enhanced climate and ocean action. The current consensus that economic, social and environmental challenges should be assessed jointly and in a balanced manner through the lens of sustainable development is the result of five decades of multilateral efforts in the United Nations, starting in Stockholm, in 1972, followed by Rio de Janeiro, in 1992 and 2012, and ending in New York in 2015, with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“I want to take this opportunity to stress how urgent it is for all developed countries to fulfil and update their long-overdue climate finance commitments under the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, including the mobilization of $100 billion per year to address the needs of developing countries. The mobilization, scaling up and timely delivery of climate financing by developed nations are the need of the hour to support developing States affected by sea level rise and other implications of climate change. In conclusion, climate change and its related challenges, such as sea level rise, should be handled with the tools of development and international law. Such discussions must remain open to the entire membership of the United Nations.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“Moreover, developed countries do not seem to be as keen on fulfilling their climate finance commitments under the UNFCCC as they are on insisting on addressing those issues within the Security Council. That insistence only reinforces the perception that there is an interest in diverting attention from clear implementation gaps in the 2030 Agenda and in the climate change regime, particularly in the provision of means of implementation for developing countries by developed countries. One of the most relevant outcomes of the twenty-seventh COP was precisely the decision to establish a dedicated fund for loss and damage caused by climate change to assist developing countries that are particularly vulnerable — a decision that Brazil fully supported.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“The work of the International Law Commission is also key to enhancing our understanding of the legal implications of sea level rise, including issues pertaining to the law of the sea and the protection of persons and statehood. Information and legal certainty are crucial tools for preventing disputes between Member States. On the sustainable development front, we note with concern that despite the huge interest expressed in our oceans today, Goal 14 is still the least funded of all the Sustainable Development Goals. If we want to build resilience in the countries and communities affected by sea level rise, the first step is to fulfil the goals we have set for ourselves in that respect — some of which are already outdated.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“The Conference of the Parties (COP) to UNFCCC is the forum in which the countries most affected by climate change and its implications have a permanent seat, unlike the Security Council. Brazil also reiterates its position that solutions to the complex legal implications arising from the topic at hand should be crafted in the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, including at the Meeting of States Parties to the Convention. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea also has an important role to play, especially in the context of the request for an advisory opinion on climate change and international law submitted by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law in December 2022.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“Therefore, a security-centred discussion cannot offer solutions to support the countries affected by sea level rise, particularly small island developing States. Instead, we believe that climate change and sea level rise implications need to be dealt with through international law and cooperation for development. The first relates to the political and legal implications of sea level rise for States. The second is a necessary condition for the implementation of the consensus-based, agreed goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement on Climate Change.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“In this case, there is no evidence proving that climate change directly causes armed conflicts. In that regard, the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that not only are non-climatic factors the dominant drivers of existing intra-State conflicts, but even in some assessed regions in which extreme weather and climate events have had a small, adverse impact on the length, severity or frequency of intra-State violent conflicts, the statistical association is weak. Moreover, the document also stresses that compared to other socioeconomic factors, the influence of climate on conflict is assessed as relatively weak. Secondly, despite the many tools in its toolbox, the Security Council does not have the ones we need to fight climate change or to build resilience against its impacts.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“The issue is of such importance that it must be discussed in an inclusive, legitimate and representative forum, with the mandate and the right tools to tackle climate change and its implications. It does not fall within the mandate of the Security Council to discuss climate change. If, as set out in the concept note (S/2023/79, annex), the goal of this discussion is to focus on how to prevent political and security concerns related to sea level rise and build resilience, then the securitization of the current debate may prove itself undesirable and counterproductive. First, as underscored by the Secretary-General in his Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), one of the primary roles of the United Nations should be to act as a source of reliable data and evidence. The same should be applied to the Security Council.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for the initiative to convene this meeting and for providing us with the opportunity to exchange views on the possible implications of sea level rise for international peace and security. On that note, I thank the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, Minister Aurescu and Ms. Pasisi for their contributions to our debate today. Indeed, no ecosystem or State is protected from the negative impacts of climate change, but its effects on oceans may bear even more significant implications for statehood. They can also threaten the livelihoods of communities and impact human mobility. Sea level rise, as a consequence of climate change, is particularly critical for small island States. We strongly empathize with their claim that their very existence is threatened by that phenomenon.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“In that context, Brazil reiterates the importance of ensuring that child-protection provisions and capacities are included in all relevant mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions. In conclusion, while children do not initiate wars, they are among those who suffer their consequences the most. Hence, the most effective way to protect children from the inevitable suffering caused by war is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Investments in the peaceful settlement of disputes, education and economic and social development are always the best choice, as they also provide children with a telling example of how to resolve disputes through dialogue, not violence or coercion.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“If I may rephrase the famous preamble of the UNESCO Constitution, it is in the minds of girls and boys that the defences of peace must be constructed. Fourthly, if counter-terrorism takes place at the expense of our children, it will have defeated its purpose. Any counter-terrorism action must abide by international law. Children should always be treated primarily as victims, including those associated with groups designated as terrorists, and they should be detained only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest appropriate time. Brazil calls for preventive action to be taken at national, regional and international levels. States, United Nations entities and regional bodies play a complementary role in preventing abuses against children.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, education is an important pillar of prevention. In countries facing security and humanitarian crises, education is at the forefront of peacebuilding efforts. Schools must be protected from attack, as every girl and boy has the right to education without fear of violence. It is particularly important to prevent the undermining of girls’ education by targeted attacks on girls’ schools and the denial of schooling in certain countries. We need to integrate a solid gender perspective in the monitoring and reporting of violations against children, as boys and girls are likely to suffer in different ways. Education for peace is key to breaking the cycle of violence in situations of conflict.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“The Council has already recognized that security and development are mutually reinforcing and key to attaining sustainable peace. In order to prevent and respond to violations against children, Brazil believes that there is a need for a comprehensive approach involving mutually reinforcing political, security, economic, social and human rights considerations. In that context, we call for increased cooperation between the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission in order to make the integration of efforts more effective. Brazil also encourages the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to make full use of the expertise of the Peacebuilding Commission, which is uniquely positioned to bridge cross-pillar discussions.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source