The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) is leading a transformative shift in how the UN manages its assets. Through the Return, Refurbish, Reuse (3R) initiative, UNGSC is extending the lifecycle of high-value equipment, reducing procurement timelines and costs, and ensuring that mission-critical assets are available when and where they’re needed most.
At its core, 3R is about efficiency, agility, and value—principles that are increasingly vital as the UN faces growing financial pressures. “We have a lot of pressure at the moment, financially,” noted Elisabeth Turnbull-Brown, Chief of Service, Finance and Budget at UN Headquarters. “3R is an excellent programme that can support missions by providing good operational equipment at the right cost.”
In October 2024, Spain’s eastern coast was struck by a devastating DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) storm, unleashing torrential rains and flash floods that severely imp
The United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) hosted the 4th edition of the Enhanced Training for High-level Operational Support (ETHOS) workshop.
From the deserts of Africa to the mountainous terrain of Asia, a reliable power supply is a lifeline for any peacekeeping operations.
As part of the Peacekeeping in Action exhibition at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Germany, #UNGSC displayed its innovative field technology, including a real deployment of the Modular Com
UNGSC recently hosted the 18th Technology Solutions Focal Points Webinar to orient and explore cutting-edge technologies, discuss emerging trends, and address challenges brought on by rapid d
The Director of UNGSC, Mr Anton Antchev, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Province of Brindisi, Mr. Antonio Matarrelli.
When Adriana Romo Somolinos walks into the office of the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Valencia, she’s not just crunching numbers — she’s building the digital inf
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its 2024 collaboration with the Erasmus Mundus Geospatial Technologies Master's programme
This significant changeover brings enhanced power redundancy and operational resilience for not only peace operations, but also for the entire UN Secretariat, and agencies, funds and programm
UNGSC was pleased to take part in two Model United Nations (MUN) events in Valencia, each fostering dialogue, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of global challenges.
For UN peacekeepers, secure communication, real-time situational awareness, and digital security are critical to protecting lives and ensuring mission success.
On this World Water Day 2025, UNGSC joined the global community in recognizing the vital role of water in our lives, our environment, and peacekeeping operations.
As part of a courtesy call, UNGSC Director, Mr. Anton Antchev, met with Admiral Massimiliano Grazioso, Commander of the Amphibious Force and San Marco Brigade.
UNGSC representatives in Valencia recently visited the three winning schools of the UN Day 2024 Robotics Competition: IES Borriol, Fundación Flors and IES Xebic.
UNGSC Director, Mr. Anton Antchev, was pleased to meet with senior officials from the host City of Brindisi, Prefect Luigi Carnevale and Mayor Giuseppe Marchionna.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) announces the appointment of Anton Antchev as its new Director, effective 1 March 2025. With over 20 year
At The Solution Factory, we bring together a diverse team of experts across sectors to create and test solutions for UNGSC’s clients based on practical observations in the field.
UNGSC was pleased to contribute as a subject matter expert in a specialized workshop on developing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Guidelin
In UN peacekeeping missions, geospatial data and visualization are mission-critical, providing real-time insights that enhance situational awareness, improve coordination, and minimize risks for pe
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), women staff from co-located organizations at the United Nations Inform
Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (FRIM) is rapidly evolving, driving smarter, data-driven resource management across the UN system
At the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), in addition to supporting field missions in their clean energy goals, we are
26 January marks the International Day of Clean Energy – an opportunity to recognize the diligent efforts of UN field missions to reduce their environmental footprint, even in the most challenging
The United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) is at the forefront of delivering digital technology services for the #UN system.
2025 has begun, and the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) is ready to embrace the New Year with renewed energy, innovation, and a strong s
As we usher in 2025, we pause to celebrate the remarkable achievements, unwavering resilience, and strengthened partnerships that defined 2024.
We were honored to welcome Ms. Hannan Sulieman, Assistant Secretary-General and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, to our Brindisi Base.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) bids farewell to Director Giovanna Ceglie, as she transitions to a new role
UNGSC was pleased to host a milestone Workshop at our Valencia Base, bringing together representatives from Member States, UN Field Missions, and United Nations Headquarters to advance the UN Smart
A fruitful visit from a delegation of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS) to the United Nations Global Service Centre marks another step forward in de
The Government of Italy and the United Nations have signed a new agreement aimed at securing a financial contribution for improvements to the facilities of the United Nations Global Service Centre
From leveraging cutting-edge technology to integrating advanced mapping services (#UNMaps), and utilizing smart technology (#FRIM,
You have likely seen images of the devastating floods unleashed across the region of Valencia on 29 October, causing immense damage.
