Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS): A Force Multiplier for Peace and Humanitarian Efforts
The use of UAS by military forces increased globally over the past decades, with numerous countries, as well as non-State armed groups, adopting or expanding their UAS fleets, according to the Center for Strategic & International Studies.[1] However, in the context of peace operations, their use was minimal, due, in part, to their prohibitive cost.
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS): A Force Multiplier for Peace and Humanitarian Efforts
Amidst growing environmental crises, the urgency to adopt sustainable practices is greater than ever.
The United Nations system is engaged in a digital transformation. However, technology alone is not enough.
“The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be.” –UN Secretary-General António Guterres
The UN is increasingly exploring using robots for surveillance, security, and humanitarian operations, with several pilot projects underway.
Predictive analysis can significantly enhance strategic planning and monitoring in peacekeeping operations.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) was pleased to welcome the Foreign Ministers of Italy, H. E. Antonio Tajani, of Bulgaria, H.E. Mariya Gabriel, and of North Macedonia, H.E.
Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) training is critical to identifying potential risks, improving real-time situational awareness, preventing ambushes, and saving lives.
The Second United Nations Maps Conference (UNICTF, Valencia, Spain
Smart technologies can be instrumental in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, SDG #9, which calls for building resilient infra
