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President Kaljulaid

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2017-09-20
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2021-09-23
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  1. “The next two months will be of critical importance for climate action, as we are leading up to the twenty- sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow. That will decide whether this decade will be remembered as the one where we started to save the planet, or the beginning of the end.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  2. “The impacts of climate change do not recognize national borders, and neither should our knowledge or best mitigation and adaptation practices. We must truly collaborate for the common good. But collaboration can rely only on trust. In order to build that trust, we need transparency, good communication and data-sharing. Data is critical for developing multilateralism. Without reliable, timely and accessible data, we cannot be successful. To that end, Estonia has launched the Data for the Environment Alliance, which will support the United Nations Environment Programme in developing a global environmental data strategy by 2025. We hereby invite all countries to join that alliance.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  3. “Only a few United Nations peace operations reflect climate and security risks in their mandates. It is important to continue integrating climate-related risks in their activities. Of course, the direct and indirect security implications of climate change are not the only climate-related security risks. Our own climate policies can also pose risks. The green transition, as every other transition, involves a competitive element where some are obviously doing better than others. The knowledge, tools and resources necessary for that transition are not equally available to all of us. In order to avoid fuelling marginalization and the propagation of fundamentalist views, we need to ensure that such a transition is just and inclusive to collectively keep the global public with us.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  4. “Although the Council has increased its engagement on those risks over the past few years, much more can be done to fully integrate the knowledge of climate-related risks into all aspects of our work in order to mainstream them. Indeed, the whole United Nations system should be better informed about security risks induced by climate change. In that context, a systematic approach is urgently needed. We need a Security Council resolution on climate and security — only in that way can we make a difference. It is of the utmost importance that the Secretary-General receive a mandate to collect data and coordinate policy to that end. Regular reporting that takes into account regional specifics would be a major step towards developing tangible prevention measures.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  5. “A little more than a month ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its new report highlighting that human influence is warming the planet faster that we had previously thought. We must not lose sight of those who are most vulnerable to climate change. Many of them do not have the capacity to cope with climate-related security risks and will need considerable assistance and support from the international community. For that reason, Estonia has allocated almost €9 million for the period from 2011 to 2020, and we are keen to continue our support. The Security Council has the scope and tools to address climate-related security risks effectively and systematically.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  6. “President Kaljulaid: I thank the delegation of Ireland for convening today’s meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General for his remarks and leadership. I would like to make four points. We must maintain the same collective sense of urgency to stop climate change that we demonstrate to fight the pandemic. We must also collectively seek solutions to stop climate change as efficiently as we developed the vaccines by investing considerable resources and working with our capable private sector. We must do better at allocating resources to save our planet. We must also develop and maintain a scientific database approach to resolving the problem. Let me now elaborate on those points.”

    2021-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8864 (2021) · source

  7. “The United Nations peacekeeping budget is less than half of l per cent of global military spending, and it is shared among all 193 United Nations Member States. That is the simple truth that we have every right to be proud of while we continue to aspire to the constant improvement of our peacekeeping activities, as we should do in this unpredictable world.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  8. “The latter provided decision makers on all levels with unique understanding of the issues at hand. United Nations peacekeeping operations have an essential role to play in securing peace and stability globally. Unfortunately, peacekeeping operations are sometimes seen as a waste of resources, with a lack of positive outcomes, but we know that the truth is quite the opposite, and we must find ways to make that common knowledge. Communication is an important guarantee of the continued support of general public. Wide attention via modern channels is difficult to achieve, but it is rapidly becoming one of the most efficient tools for sharing our objectives, actions and achieved results. As research shows, peacekeeping reduces the number of civilians killed. Moreover, it is also cost-effective.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  9. “Peacekeeping operations need to be complemented with activities aimed at effectively improving the living conditions of the affected populations, including the quick implementation of effective and visible projects that create jobs and deliver basic social services in the post-conflict phase. Also, all mechanisms to support women's full participation in peacebuilding and security issues are vital, as they will also guarantee the best protection of children in mission areas. We can achieve sustainable peace only if we have a thorough and broad understanding of conflicts and their root causes. In that regard, it is unfortunate that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali will be left without its intelligence unit.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  10. “We need those with courage to reach out to us decision makers. These people are with us only if we respond in a receptive manner. Thus, we create a positive circuit of adaptation necessary to achieve our peacekeeping objectives. To achieve sustainable peace, partnership with regional organizations, host Governments and local communities is vital. It is best done by demonstrating day after day how important it is for us to protect civilians, assure the sustainability of the rule of law, respect for human rights and international law, and to involve local actors in supporting the core values underlying all our actions.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  11. “President Kaljulaid: I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate. We in Estonia remain committed to Secretary-General Guterres' reform agenda. Reforms should take us to a more effective United Nations, with a clear emphasis on conflict prevention and mediation. Our peacekeeping operations must have tangible targets and exit strategies. To be effective, the operations must have built-in flexibility, as the surrounding situation is inevitably volatile. The best information about the changing needs come from our mission commanders and other field entities. Applying their suggestions guarantees automatic adaptation to changes on the ground. In addition, listening to those in the field and taking into account what they have to say is good for the motivation of our field staff.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source