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1. “(spoke in English) The United Kingdom welcomes the renewed momentum for peace in Colombia and, in that regard, we welcome the Foreign Minister’s request for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to monitor progress on rural reform and the ethnic chapter of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. We look forward to considering the Secretary-General’s recommendations on those new tasks and will be ready to respond accordingly. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2655 (2022) today demonstrates the continued commitment of the Security Council to peace in Colombia and to the comprehensive implementation of the peace agreement.”

   2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9169 (2022) · source

2. “Let me just echo Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez’s thanks to Council members for their cooperation and for the flexibility shown during these negotiations. In particular, I would like to thank our co-penholder, Mexico, including the experts on both sides, for our close working partnership on resolution 2655 (2022), as well as on the Council’s press statement (SC/15063) earlier this month. (spoke in Spanish) I would also like to thank the Permanent Mission of Colombia for its positive engagement on resolution 2655 (2022).”

   2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9169 (2022) · source

3. “Further open-source reporting suggests that Iran intends to transfer yet more UAVs and potentially ballistic missiles to Russia. Any such transfers of items could constitute further violations of resolution 2231 (2015) and represent a significant escalation. In using Iranian drones to attack civilians as part of its war on Ukraine, Russia is breaching the Charter of the United Nations, violating a Security Council resolution and is probably committing war crimes. That is quite the hat trick. Those increasingly desperate attempts to distract us from those facts and undermine the system must be rejected.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source

4. “Russia’s claim that we are trying to unduly influence the Secretariat is both absurd and hypocritical. It is Russia, in trying to sustain its disinformation, that first attacked the Secretary-General — and now the whole Secretariat — just for doing their jobs. It is Russia that threatened to end all cooperation with the United Nations if the Secretariat does not do as Russia wants. That is not the behaviour of a country with nothing to hide. That is the behaviour of a bully. What is Russia trying to do here today? It is trying to make the United Nations ability to monitor the implementation of a key non-proliferation resolution subject to a new lock in the Security Council, in which Russia itself has a veto. Russia is again trying to abuse its seat on the Council to shield itself from international scrutiny.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source

5. “Those UAVs fall under the list in annex B, paragraph 4, of resolution 2231 (2015). Given that no prior approval was sought or granted by the Security Council, those transfers represent violations of resolution 2231 (2015). Unlike Russia, we are happy for our position to be verified. We have therefore expressed support for an impartial expert investigation to be conducted by the Secretariat, in line with its mandate under resolution 2231 (2015), so that the facts can be clearly established. As Council members are aware and as others have made clear already today, the Secretariat has conducted many such investigations, most recently in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. That is therefore entirely in line with precedent and normal practice.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source

6. “I thank the Under- Secretary-General for Legal Affairs for his briefing. This meeting represents another attempt by Russia to distract from its crimes in Ukraine and from the failure by Iran and Russia to abide by their international obligations. Russia and Iran have been caught red-handed violating resolution 2231 (2015). Russia is now concocting an argument about process because it cannot defend its actions. We have seen Russia do that many times before. It is sad that that is now standard procedure for Russia. Based on the evidence provided by Ukraine and the significant amount of open-source reporting, our view is clear. Iran has supplied unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, with which Russia targets Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source

7. “The United Kingdom remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering from the world’s largest food security emergency, with 26 million people at crisis levels of food insecurity. The recent violence is adding to the 5.9 million people already displaced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and access to those who need relief is severely limited. Coordination between military and humanitarian operations is vital and we call on all the parties to facilitate humanitarian access. In conclusion, we call on the countries of the region to intensify efforts to improve their regional cooperation, address shared security challenges through political and diplomatic means, improve humanitarian access and bring an end to the violence.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source

8. “The United Nations, including through the offices of the Special Envoy, should actively support those efforts and ensure coordination with existing efforts, such as the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme process of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Any military action in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo requires careful planning, coordination with MONUSCO, adherence to international law and a clear exit plan. The East African Community regional force and the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo must engage substantively with MONUSCO on the de-confliction of forces, to ensure the protection of civilians first and foremost. We trust that Special Envoy Xia will support that coordination.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source

9. “We call on the countries in the region, with the support of the Special Envoy, to continue to work in close coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to bring lasting peace to the country. We have said many times that political and diplomatic efforts should have primacy over a military solution. Humanitarian considerations should have equal priority. Military action alone will not bring peace to the Great Lakes. We therefore encourage a resumption of the Nairobi and Luanda processes.”

   2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source

10. “I thank Special Envoy Huang Xia for his briefing today and welcome the participation of the representatives of countries of the region in this meeting. The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the security situation in the Great Lakes region, in particular the resurgence of violence by the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) in the past week. We call for the immediate cessation of the violence and for the M-23’s withdrawal from its current position. All parties must respect national sovereignty and uphold the principle of territorial integrity.”

    2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9165 (2022) · source

11. “Lastly, as we have heard, the spreading cholera outbreak highlights the frankly horrifying humanitarian context and the need for a sustained response by the humanitarian community. The United Nations is stepping up its cross-line delivery where possible. But cross-border delivery remains a vital lifeline for many in the north-west. We look forward to the Security Council renewing the cross-border mandate in January, ensuring aid for millions of Syrians during the winter months.”

    2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source

12. “Tens of thousands of Syrians have been forcibly disappeared, detained and tortured since the beginning of the conflict, including in the notorious Sednaya prison, where, as civil society representatives have told us repeatedly, detainees are tortured and killed on a daily basis. We strongly condemn those violations. We call for the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), which includes the release of those arbitrarily detained, together with a nationwide ceasefire, unhindered aid access, conditions for safe, voluntary and dignified refugee return and free and fair elections, pursuant to a new constitution. The United Kingdom is closely monitoring the escalation of hostilities in north-west Syria. It is essential that all parties to the conflict respect the ceasefire.”

    2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source

13. “Let me thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Pedersen and Ms. Ghelani for their briefings today. I would like to make three points. First, the United Kingdom supports the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to advance the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) through the step-for- step initiative. We welcome the news of his recent discussions in New York, Damascus and elsewhere. But Russian and regime intransigence continues to preclude progress, and we call for their participation in good faith. We urge them to depoliticize the Constitutional Committee. We are clear that the Committee should reconvene in Geneva, as agreed, and begin to focus fully on substance rather than process. Secondly, the United Kingdom is appalled by the human rights situation in Syria.”

    2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source

14. “It is an essential component of a functioning democracy, leading to greater stability and prosperity. We therefore urge all Libyan authorities to ensure a safe, secure and unhindered operating environment for civil society in Libya. Secondly, we call on all Libyan parties to protect the neutrality, integrity and reunification of public institutions so as to ensure that Libya’s wealth is used for the good of all citizens. Reports of the misuse of public funds, set out in the recent Audit Bureau’s report, damage the credibility of Libya’s institutions. These institutions must be supported to serve the whole of Libya and all Libyan people. Finally, I would like to thank Council members for their constructive engagement in negotiations to renew the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for a year.”

    2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source

15. “As a Council we should now urge all Libyan parties, in particular Libya’s political leaders, to work constructively with Special Representative Bathily and agree a road map to elections as soon as possible, which is in the interests of all the Libyan people. I would also like to highlight two areas that are undermining prospects for free, fair and inclusive elections. First, the United Kingdom is deeply concerned by reports of increased restrictions on, and a deteriorating operating space for, civil society in Libya. In addition to the administrative impediments they encounter, civil society organizations are facing an escalation in the level and frequency of scrutiny of their operations. A vibrant civil society is critical for the holding of free, fair and inclusive elections.”

    2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source

16. “Let me thank Special Representative Bathily for his inaugural briefing to the Security Council and congratulate him on taking up his appointment. He has the full support of the United Kingdom in the implementation of his mandate. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in our meeting today. It is regrettable that Libya’s political elite has made no further progress to agree a basis on which to hold free, fair and inclusive parliamentary and presidential elections. I therefore welcome Special Representative Bathily’s efforts to engage with all Libyan parties across the country, including civil society, women and youth groups.”

    2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source

17. “So we once again call on Russia to stop its disinformation and misdirection and its accusations that the West is somehow responsible for Russia’s own atrocities. We call on Russia to heed the calls of the international community, respect its obligations under international law and stop its attacks on civilians, energy infrastructure, hospitals and health facilities. And we call on it yet again to end the war and return to the path of dialogue it abandoned in February. Finally, as others have, we recognize the wider negative impact of Russia’s war. The positive impact of the Black Sea Grain Initiative on global grain crises is clear, and we have heard more about that today. So we welcome and encourage the Secretary-General’s efforts to ensure the continuation of the agreement. He has the United Kingdom’s full support.”

    2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source

18. “Russia’s attacks mean that Ukrainians are losing the ability to heat their homes and cook their food. The intent behind them is clear. Russia is seeking to subjugate Ukraine by terrorizing civilians. And it is doing so using weaponry obtained from Iran in violation of resolution 2231 (2015). Russia has been trying to distract us with attacks on the United Nations integrity and its mandate to investigate. But resolution 2231 (2015) is clear. It asks the Secretary- General to report to the Council on its implementation. And there are extensive precedents for site visits to consider evidence. Of course, the key issue is that wherever those drones come from, their use against civilians is barbaric. Russia’s actions are illegal and immoral and must come to an end.”

    2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source

19. “Unfortunately, an already appalling situation appears to be getting worse. Under the command of General Sergey Surovikin, a man infamous for brutalities against civilians in Syria, we have seen a renewed campaign of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine. Heavily populated areas have been hit, as well as playgrounds, rush-hour traffic and apartment buildings nowhere near front lines or military installations. A new wave of bombardment has deliberately targeted critical national infrastructure, leaving some 30 per cent of Ukraine’s power stations damaged or destroyed. These are attacks on Ukrainian civilians’ way of life, and they are a clear breach of international humanitarian law. They are egregious in their own right, but even worse as winter approaches.”

    2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source

20. “I once again thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. And I thank Resident Coordinator Brown for her invaluable update on the situation on the ground and the work the United Nations team is doing in the toughest of circumstances. So far, this war has killed, maimed and psychologically damaged thousands of people. Millions have been forced to flee. Ukrainian towns and cities have been reduced to rubble, with evidence of atrocities left behind in the ruins. We have heard unbearable stories of sexual violence. And the real objectives of the invasion have been exposed by Russia’s attempts to suppress Ukrainian national identity and culture and illegally annex Ukrainian land, an act widely condemned by the United Nations membership last week (see A/ES-11/PV.14).”

    2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source

21. “In partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, we have developed guidance for Member States to mitigate reprisals against civil society briefers. Women’s place at the peace table is not only their right; it is essential to building and sustaining peace and security. Every absence will be our collective loss.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source

22. “The United Kingdom’s fifth women and peace and security national action plan will therefore focus on concrete and practical ways to reflect the contribution that women make to peace in a changed strategic environment, from Afghanistan to Ukraine and from climate security to cyberthreats. Thirdly, we need to create an enabling environment for women to participate. A major barrier to women’s engagement in political life is the rising risk of reprisals. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/740) highlights that since 2018, more than one third of the women briefers to the Security Council have faced reprisals. That is simply not acceptable. The United Kingdom is committed to protecting women human rights defenders and briefers who courageously speak in this Chamber.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source

23. “We urge Member States to endorse the declaration and make a national commitment outlining the practical steps that they will take to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence, such as by implementing the Murad Code. Secondly, we continue to support women’s participation in peace efforts. Women are integral to building lasting peace and security; their full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes is the cornerstone of our approach to women and peace and security. But progress in that area has been too slow, as we heard today. There has been no significant increase in women’s participation in peace processes since 2000, despite all the rhetoric.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source

24. “A 20 per cent increase in sexual violence against children and a 41 per cent increase in the abduction of girls, as documented in the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493), cannot be ignored. That is why the United Kingdom will host an international conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict on 28 and 29 November. We will gather countries together to galvanize the response to conflict-related sexual violence, and we will launch a political declaration to send a strong message that we will support survivors, help prevent future violence and hold perpetrators to account.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source

25. “Let me thank the Deputy Secretary-General and all our briefers today for their testimony, advocacy and leadership. As we mark the anniversary of resolution 1325 (2025), the United Kingdom is proud to be a leading champion of the women and peace and security agenda at the United Nations and around the world. Yet the stark reality presented by our briefers speaks for itself. Despite our collective efforts of 22 years, we all need to do more to deliver on the promise of resolution 1325 (2000). Today I would like to highlight three of the United Kingdom’s priorities. First, it is clear that we need to strengthen the global response to conflict-related sexual violence.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158 (2022) · source

26. “Mali’s statement in June that the authorities would not guarantee the Mission’s freedom to achieve that was deeply concerning, and it is part of a pattern of actions and statements that call into question Mali’s commitment to full partnership with MINUSMA. We urge the authorities to work constructively with the Mission, while lifting restrictions and facilitating the vital work of peacekeepers. The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of MINUSMA and its mission. The Organization’s forthcoming review will need to answer some fundamental questions, including whether and how the Mission can maintain a viable presence in Mali. The review should present credible options that realities on the ground. We look forward to engaging with colleagues on that in the coming weeks.”

    2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9154 (2022) · source

27. “But the terror imposed by those groups must not be countered with a military response that fails to protect civilians and their human rights. In August, the United Nations Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Mali reported violations committed by Malian forces alongside “foreign military personnel described as Russian military officials”. The malign presence of the Wagner Group can no longer be ignored or denied. All perpetrators of human rights abuses and violations must be held accountable. Without accountability and justice, trust cannot be rebuilt and grievances will endure. MINUSMA must be granted unrestricted access to investigate human rights allegations independently.”

    2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9154 (2022) · source

28. “Since then, agreement has been reached, sanctions havae been lifted and some positive steps have been made towards the holding of elections. The Agreement Monitoring Committee also met for the first time in more than a year. As those endeavours move forward, we hope that the authorities will ensure inclusive processes, particularly for women and young people, while promoting dialogue. We understand that the Malian authorities are dealing with multiple challenges. Al-Qaida- and Islamic-State-affiliated groups continue to expand their territory, preying on communities and attacking military bases. The 40 per cent increase in cases of conflict-related sexual violence reported by the Secretary-General is a shocking illustration of just how urgent it is to improve human rights protection.”

    2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9154 (2022) · source

29. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wane for his insights and leadership of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and for the hard work of his team in the toughest of circumstances. I join others in expressing our deepest condolences following the deaths of the four Chadian peacekeepers in Kidal. I also welcome the participation of Foreign Minister Diop in our meeting and express our condolences to him for the civilian and military losses on the Malian side. When the Council met to discuss Mali in June (see S/PV.9061 and S/PV.9082), we encouraged the transitional authorities to continue engaging with the Economic Community of West African States on an election timetable.”

    2022-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9154 (2022) · source

30. “Thirdly, the United Kingdom’s offers its full support to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), which continues to operate in deeply challenging circumstances. BINUH has provided invaluable assistance to the Haitian Government over the course of its mandate. It will play a key role in creating the space for political stakeholders to agree a solution that restores security and stability for the Haitian people.”

    2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source

31. “Perpetrators of gang violence must be held to account and denied the capacity to spread further instability and suffering. In that connection, we welcome the sanctions draft resolution proposed by the United States and Mexico as a positive contribution to the security and stability of Haiti. Secondly, we acknowledge the Haitian Government’s urgent request for international support in tackling the current security situation. We welcome further Council discussion on the authorization of an international security assistance mission, as proposed by the Secretary-General. Lead by Haitian needs, the international community should help restore effective governance and combat endemic gang violence. International efforts should also support an environment in which free and fair elections can be held as soon as possible.”

    2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source

32. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her sobering briefing this afternoon. I recognize the presence of the representatives of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Belize and the International Organization of la Francophonie in today’s Council meeting. I would like to make three points today on behalf of the United Kingdom. First, we remain deeply concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation within Haiti, with armed gangs blockading roads and restricting the transport of fuel throughout the country. As a result, medical services are unable to reach those most in need, including people affected by the cholera outbreaks, which have exacerbated the misery of the Haitian people. Fuel must be able to reach hospitals, and routes into hospitals must be cleared so that those affected can reach them.”

    2022-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9153 (2022) · source

33. “It is imperative that the international community learn lessons from the recent inter-agency humanitarian evaluation, not just in Yemen, but globally. We praise the continued work of humanitarians to deliver life-saving support, but only an end to the conflict will deliver the lasting relief the Yemeni people need. At this fragile moment, it is encouraging that there has not yet been a return to war. We urge all parties to refrain from provocations. The cost of an end to the truce will be devastating. Now is the time for the parties to show leadership, to act on behalf of the Yemeni people and to continue on the path towards lasting peace.”

    2022-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9152 (2022) · source

34. “That includes paying nurses, teachers and other civil servants their hard- earned salaries for the first time in years; the opening of roads around the country, including in Taiz; more commercial flights to more destinations; and further easing the flow of fuel into Al-Hudaydah. There is even more to lose. The refusal to extend the truce threatens to dismantle the foundation built for a negotiated peace settlement. A resolution to this terrible war depends on it. However, the door for an extended truce remains open. It is clear from Special Envoy Grundberg’s briefing that the United Nations is dedicated to achieving that outcome. The United Kingdom reiterates its full support for those efforts. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Assistant Secretary- General Msuya’s visit to the region.”

    2022-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9152 (2022) · source

35. “In the past six months, Yemenis have been able to live more safely and travel more freely than at any time since the war began; four times more oil has flowed into Al-Hudaydah than in the whole of last year; and tens of thousands of Yemenis have been able to fly out of Sana’a to visit loved ones and receive vital medical treatment. The protection of those measures must be a priority. The United Kingdom calls on the parties to continue to implement those measures and to return to the negotiating table to expand those benefits, as outlined in the United Nations proposal.”

    2022-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9152 (2022) · source

36. “Let me thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Grundberg and Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for their powerful briefings and for the tireless work they and their teams are doing on behalf of the Yemeni people. After six months of relative peace, it is deeply disappointing that the truce in Yemen has not been extended. The Houthi introduction of new maximalist demands in the final days of negotiations hindered the ability of the Special Envoy to broker agreement. As we have heard today, that seriously jeopardizes the tangible benefits that the truce has brought to the Yemeni people.”

    2022-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9152 (2022) · source

37. “The United Kingdom also welcomes Colombia’s commitment to reinforcing international cooperation to tackle narco-trafficking and bring to justice those who profit from the misery of the drug trade, in both producer and consumer countries. Finally, let me reaffirm the United Kingdom’s support to Colombia and the Colombian people, who remain committed to implementing the peace agreement, despite the many challenges they face. In particular, we look forward to working with Colombia, the United Nations and our co-penholder, Mexico, on the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source

38. “We welcome the new Government’s further commitment to making additional progress on implementing the gender and ethnic provisions of the Final Agreement, including on land ownership. Thirdly, we recognize the complexity of the instability in Colombia and the need for a multidimensional approach to address violence and ensure human security. In that light, the United Kingdom welcomes the progress made towards reinitiating talks with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional. We hope that the delegations sent to the peace talks will be representative and that lessons will be learned from the process that led to the 2016 agreement.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source

39. “We commend the Government’s focus on vital rural reforms, including the intention to accelerate the titling and purchase of land. We note the progress made by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, with the opening of three new cases and another due to be opened on sexual and gender-based violence. Secondly, we encourage the Government to continue to focus on the comprehensive implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, despite the challenges. We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing threats and violence faced by former combatants and human rights defenders. We welcome the swift action taken by the Government to set up 14 command posts, as recommended in its emergency protection plan. It is clear that additional security initiatives are urgently needed.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source

40. “I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ruiz Massieu, Ms. Moreno Barco and Mr. Muhith, for their briefings. I warmly welcome Foreign Minister Leyva Durán. and Ambassador Zalabata Torres to the Security Council. Their presence here today is a reflection of their personal commitment to the peace process and to working in partnership with the Council. I would like to make the following three remarks. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the renewed momentum for peace in Colombia. The new Government’s commitment to implementing the peace agreement was clearly demonstrated through President Petro Urrego’s attendance at the first meeting of the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement and the National Commission on Security Guarantees on 2 October.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9151 (2022) · source

41. “And we have committed to doubling our international climate finance to at least £11.6 billion up to 2026, balanced between mitigation and adaptation. We are also taking responsibility for our country’s impact on climate change, as the first major economy to commit to reducing all greenhouse-gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Collectively, we cannot allow any rollback from the commitments made in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change or the Glasgow Climate Pact. Instead, we should redouble our efforts to translate those agreements into action at COP 27 next month and the fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in November. Our commitment to climate action is the basis for a peaceful and secure world.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source

42. “The United Kingdom made 10 commitments to Africa at the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26) and has started delivering on them. In January, we announced $23 million to support 1 million people in drought and flood-affected areas in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan. Under the African Union Green Recovery Action Plan, the United Kingdom has funded experts in the African Union Commission and enhanced capacity to implement climate action plans across the continent. The United Kingdom has committed £100 million to the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance, part of which established a new climate finance unit in Uganda’s Ministry of Finance.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source

43. “Climate change is exacerbating pre-existing drivers of insecurity, pushing those regions into humanitarian crisis. Increased competition for water and land, along with biodiversity loss and migration, is risking conflict, food insecurity and lives. The Security Council can help ensure the United Nations system has the mandates and capacities to integrate climate into its analysis and response to the drivers of conflict and fragility. The United Kingdom is clear that it must accelerate climate action, deliver on the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed last year and meet financing commitments to build resilience. We are working to achieve that in a number of ways.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source

44. “Let me begin by thanking all of our briefers for their presentations today. The United Kingdom sees an undeniable link between climate, nature, peace and security in Africa and around the world. We were the first to bring climate security to the Council in 2007 and hosted the first leader-level debate in 2019. We therefore welcome continued African leadership on the issue under Gabon’s presidency and regret that the draft resolution tabled by the Niger and Ireland in December (S/2021/990) was blocked by a single veto. As the Secretary-General has advised the Council many times before, the impacts of climate change multiply the threats faced by vulnerable populations. We are seeing that play out in the drought in East Africa and changes in rainfall across the Sahel.”

    2022-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9150 (2022) · source

45. “Intentional damage to civilian infrastructure is reckless and irresponsible, wherever it takes place. We must establish clear international norms that such damage is utterly unacceptable. For NATO’s part, as set out in yesterday’s statement of the North Atlantic Council, allies remain committed to prepare for, deter and defend against any hybrid tactics by State and non-State actors, including coercive approaches to energy. We are clear that any deliberate attack against allies’ critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response. The United Kingdom will continue to work alongside our partners to protect Europe’s energy security.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source

46. “I would like to thank our briefers for setting out what we know so far about this case, which is clearly still very limited. But this afternoon in the Chamber, we once again heard some absurd Russian claims and conspiracy theories. Russia’s request for this meeting was a cynical attempt to distract from Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory today. The damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea is of deep concern. Those leaks are not only causing risks to shipping but also substantial environmental damage in the Baltic Sea. They are releasing enormous amounts of methane into the Earth’s atmosphere. We agree with the assessment that all currently available information indicates that this damage is the result of sabotage. We strongly support the investigations by the authorities of Denmark, Sweden and Germany.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source

47. “At the twenty- sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow, the United Kingdom committed $200 million to the Congo Basin pledge and will become chair of the Central African Forest Initiative in June 2023.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

48. “The East African Community force and armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must substantively engage with MONUSCO on deconfliction of forces to ensure the protection of civilians, safety of peacekeepers and effectiveness of operations. Implementation of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Demobilization, Disarmament, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme (PDDRCS) should be accelerated to ensure willing armed groups are disarmed, protect civilians and bring stability to the east. We encourage MONUSCO to continue supporting PDDRCS to overcome internal coordination issues and agree appropriate fiduciary arrangements to facilitate their better funding. Finally, as Mr. Mudinga has reminded us, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo basin are central to tackling climate change.”

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49. “We condemn recent violent protests against MONUSCO, which undermine its ability to implement its mandate, including civilian protection. We call on MONUSCO and the Government of the Democratic Republic to engage in a structured dialogue that clarifies roles and responsibilities in a responsible, conditions-based drawdown of MONUSCO. A military solution will not bring peace. A credible and legitimate political process needs to be the foundation of any lasting settlement. Diplomatic efforts and dialogue through existing regional processes should continue to help de-escalate tensions and end violence in the east. While military pressure has a role, it is important that international and domestic efforts complement rather than contradict each other.”

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50. “The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the security situation in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The redeployment of resources to tackle the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) has undermined the protection of civilians and created a vacuum that armed groups like the Allied Democratic Forces have exploited. We again call for the withdrawal of M-23 from their current positions. Since 2017, United Kingdom funding has provided over 2.5 million people with humanitarian assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We urge all actors to address the humanitarian impacts of the violence, ensuring that those affected, including the 1.29 million newly displaced this year, receive the assistance they need.”

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