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Ojeda

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2017-07-19

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2023-06-13

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1. “That will help to reinforce sustainable results and prevent these problems from sinking into ever-deeper cycles. Finally, we wish the United Arab Emirates every success in hosting the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and reiterate Chile’s readiness to work to that end.”

   2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “We believe this is an opportune moment to remind everyone of the relevance of the provision of climate financing, which continues to be lacking at the global level, especially for developing countries. In that regard, we believe that the reason that climate change affects international security lies to a great extent precisely in the fact that financial flows have not been sufficient to prevent the consequences of global warming in time. We also reiterate that climate change and international security initiatives should take into account the views of affected populations, local communities, indigenous peoples and civil society — especially women and girls — who may often suffer the effects of such problems and their consequences in terms of security, with fewer resources to protect themselves.”

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3. “In the face of extreme natural disasters, that is expressed in a greater demand for humanitarian assistance activities and actions such as firefighting, medical evacuations and search-and-rescue operations. It is therefore clear that climate change should be addressed in all its various aspects and consequences. The role of cooperation among the international community and in multilateral action is crucial, as any purely national efforts will be futile. It is therefore essential to strengthen the mechanisms for information exchange between the various relevant agencies and bodies, including police and financial institutions, as well as counter-terrorism units, since terrorism is also sometimes linked to such situations.”

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4. “It also affects the roles of the armed forces in the face of a phenomenon that is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. When a conflict has escalated to the point of seriously affecting international security, it triggers other emergency situations that have more to do with the immediate protection of affected populations than with the deeper factors that explain the causes of the conflict. It is therefore essential to include the climate dimension as a cross-cutting and determining factor in economic and planning policies. In line with the above, we are seeing changes in the increasingly varied tasks being done by armed forces and therefore in the very nature of their operations.”

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5. “Latin America and practically every other region of the planet are experiencing the consequences of climate change, which are manifest in rising sea levels, floods, droughts, heatwaves, biodiversity loss, air pollution and deforestation, among many others. In view of that, we must consider the fact that peace operations by their very nature are deployed in scenarios that are vulnerable, including from an environmental perspective. As a multidimensional phenomenon, climate change is therefore having a direct impact on the armed forces concerned, including on military installations and operations and personnel themselves. That requires the implementation of adaptation and mitigation measures, especially in terms of energy transformation and efficiency.”

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6. “Mr. Ojeda (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile thanks the United Arab Emirates for convening today’s meeting. We have taken note of the contributions and statements of the briefers and other members. As we have already said in other open debates and Arria Formula meetings of the Council, we believe that today’s topic is entirely relevant. That is because it has become evident in recent years that climate change is a threat multiplier. Acting in combination with socioeconomic and geopolitical factors, it aggravates the risk of violence and intensifies drivers of conflict such as food insecurity, economic crises and migration.”

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7. “We work constantly with authorities in Africa to ensure the protection and continuity of basic services but humanitarian aid cannot do this alone. This is why we are pleased to be working with the World Bank in Somalia. Development actors must find ways to enhance State capacity to maintain basic services during conflict. Here, the Chinese Government often sets an important example. The Kampala Convention is a model for supporting internally displaced persons. I hope our two suggestions add value. They are particularly important today, when millions of Africans face the double vulnerability of armed conflict and drought.”

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8. “Progress is clear in the development of African armed forces, and in the commitment of the AU and its member States to high standards in the mandates, rules of engagement and conduct ofAfrican peace operations. Putting these policies into action in Africa's complex operational environments is always a challenge. Africa and its military partners need to cooperate continuously to solve problems on the ground and ensure compliance with international humanitarian law. Meeting people's need for basic services is also key to peace and security. Infrastructure and services are vital to deliver African development. Too often, schools, health facilities, water sources and power facilities are destroyed or rendered unsafe in armed conflicts across the continent. These services must be kept safe and functioning for Africa's people.”

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9. “Peace and security is the first priority of African development. We urge the Council to make every effort to support African States to end African conflicts. But where there is no peace there must be greater respect for international humanitarian law. Changing the behaviour of many parties to conflict in Africa is essential if African people are to keep hold of the land, health, resources, businesses and education they need to achieve the AU's Agenda 2063. International humanitarian law is increasingly prioritized in Africa. Every day we work as partners with African authorities in individual States and at the AU, enhancing their capacities to respect and ensure greater respect for international humanitarian law.”

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10. “Mr. Ojeda: I thank you, Mr. President, for giving the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. We commend the debate's emphasis on Africa's global importance. Forty per cent of ICRC resources are invested in Africa, and we place great value on our partnerships with African Governments. We will focus on two key drivers of peace and security in Africa: an end to the violence, which damages development, and the significance of basic services, which make development possible. The median age in Africa today is 19. Urbanization is expanding and land is still plentiful. The African Union (AU) is achieving increasing traction as a regional organization with clear development vision and capacity. Africa's opportunity must not be undermined by the destruction brought by armed conflict.”

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