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2007-04-17

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1. “Satisfactory data are still missing. What we do know, however, is that we are still facing a vital challenge. Denmark was one of the very first countries to formulate a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). That plan has now been revised, in an all-of-government approach and with the comprehensive cooperation of all walks of the Danish society. The first objective of the plan is to achieve greater active participation of women in peacebuilding at the international and local levels. We strongly believe - and various studies support this idea - that sustainable peace demands the active involvement of women at all levels. It is certain that national plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) will contribute to the crafting of improved solutions to the challenges we face.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

2. “The potential contributions of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and reconstruction in post-conflict situations can hardly be overestimated. Implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is thus of the utmost importance. It has now been eight years since the Council called for women's participation and full involvement in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security. Since then, the Security Council has often reiterated the need for the United Nations system, Member States and all other relevant actors to promote equal participation. At the end of the day, it is the results that count. So, where are we now, eight years later? Have we really increased the participation of women in conflict resolution and in peacebuilding? The short answer is that we do not really know.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

3. “It demands that all parties immediately protect civilians from all forms of sexual violence and affirms the Council's intention to consider targeted sanctions against perpetrators. Denmark was a sponsor of that resolution. Women and girls are especially vulnerable to sexual abuse during violent conflict and post-conflict situations. The use of often systematic gender-based violence as a strategy of war, impunity for perpetrators and the absence of gender justice are challenges that urgently need to be addressed. So far, we have experienced had limited international focus on the protection of women as victims and even less focus on their right to participate and on their potential resources, all of which should be at the centre of our attention. We need to change that.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

4. “That progress is positive, but the Secretary- General's report also confirms existing institutional and organizational gaps and challenges in the implementation of the resolution. In the report, a specific assessment is made of the protection of women, in particular against sexual and gender-based violence, and the report notes that despite efforts by the United Nations, violence against women persists and there is an urgent need for increased efforts to prosecute perpetrators. The report also refers to the June open debate at the ministerial level on women and peace and security, which focused on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. The Council unanimously adopted resolution 1820 (2008), stressing that sexual violence as a tactic of war can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

5. “Allow me first of all to express my appreciation for the very constructive concept paper (S/2008/655) presented for this open debate of the Security Council. It is very important that the Security Council focus on women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, which of course is the main thrust of resolution 1325 (2000). The latest report (S/2008/622) of the Secretary- General states that progress has been made in incorporating gender perspectives in national policies, raising awareness, developing programmatic tools and enhancing women's participation in conflict prevention, peace processes, peacebuilding, peacekeeping operations, security sector reforms and in combating sexual violence.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

6. “The recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provide a strong basis for action, and the international community must respond accordingly. The direction is given. We all have to muster the political will to make the tough decisions necessary. The debate today is part of this process.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

7. “That will allow us to raise awareness and to mobilize the political will to address this challenge. Like others, we very much welcome the decision of the Secretary- General to make climate change one of his priorities. Climate change is a complex issue, and there is no silver bullet to fix it. Traditional security policy instruments cannot mitigate climate change, therefore we must take quick and decisive action to mitigate it while at the same time adapting to it in developed as well as in developing countries. In particular, we must assist developing countries to build capacity to deal with security threats from climate-induced degradation and potential tension over scarce resources. The challenge to change from carbon-based economies to something still unknown is a tremendous one. But we all have to accept this challenge.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

8. “In a recent study prepared for the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, these links are clearly highlighted. The study makes it clear that the issue of climate change is still a low priority compared to other global challenges such as terrorism, poverty and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Climate change must be treated in line with other major global threats in order to prevent very serious consequences from occurring. Climate change may undermine the carrying capacity of many developing countries, exacerbate tensions over scarce water resources and fertile land, lead to an increasing number of environmental refugees, drive conflict over strategic trade routes and newly accessible resources, and lead to territorial loss. It is therefore crucial to acknowledge the security implications of climate change.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

9. “We trust that this debate will serve to attract much-needed attention to the issue and that by no means will it preclude discussion - and, more important, of course, action - in a wide range of forums outside the Council. Denmark will host the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to take place in 2009. It is our aim to work with all our international partners to ensure that agreement is reached on a future climate agreement at that meeting. If we miss this goal, it will be difficult to launch a successor to the Kyoto Protocol in 2012, when its first commitment period comes to an end. For a future climate agreement to be effective, we must take a comprehensive look at the climate challenge. Here the link between climate, energy and security is crucial.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

10. “Let me first of all fully align Denmark with the European Union statement delivered this morning by the German presidency of the European Union. Denmark sees today's discussion as a very welcome opportunity to consider the link between security and climate change. Climate-related resource shortages are well-recognized and powerful drivers of conflict, the situation in Darfur being a forceful reminder thereof. We are also beginning to realize how climate change in the broader sense threatens to undermine some Governments' ability to ensure security and stability. We would like to commend the Security Council for having taken on the responsibility of discussing this wider concept of security early on.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source