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.
From Crisis to Capacity
Seventeen mission-managed boreholes were rehabilitated, increasing water yields by up to 0.7 litres per second and significantly improving water quality. Two boreholes at UNISFA headquarters were equipped with Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (FRIM) sensors, enabling real-time tracking of water levels and safety indicators. These systems allow for early detection of contamination, proactive maintenance, and uninterrupted supply—ensuring that critical UN operations remain mission-ready.
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 impacted the United Nations Information and Communications Technology Facility (UNICTF-V) in Valencia. As one of UNGSC’s twin technology centres, UNICTF-V plays a vital role in sustaining global UN operations—providing secure connectivity, hosting services, and real-time monitoring to over 225 UN offices and missions worldwide.
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. In these remote locations, where electricity grids are often non-existent, fuel-powered generators are essential for keeping critical systems running. Across 11 missions, the UN relies on a fleet of over 8,600 generators to power everything from life-saving medical facilities and clean water systems to secure communications networks and logistics hubs that keep peacekeepers connected and effective.
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 Command Centre (MCC) and Modular Power Pack (MPP). These advanced, mobile solutions are designed to support peacekeeping missions in remote areas lacking communication and power infrastructure.
The Past
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 digital change. This biannual event was attended by 154 representatives from UN peacekeeping missions, other UN entities, and external stakeholders.
The Director of UNGSC, Mr Anton Antchev, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Province of Brindisi, Mr. Antonio Matarrelli.
During the meeting, Mr. Matarrelli expressed his gratitude for the Centre's work and he pledged to continue empowering the Centre in every possible way. He acknowledged UNGSC's significant socio-economic and cultural impact on the local community and highlighted the enrichment brought by the presence of diverse cultures, fostering new cultural dialogues and relationships within the region.
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 infrastructure that powers the UN peacekeeping and other operations across the globe.