The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by the Commissioner Internal Services, Dr Habib Bappah, to Brindisi for a three-day visit focused on the exchange of knowledge and organizational best practices related to operational support.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed Dr. Andreas Wladis, recently appointed Director of the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH), accompanied by Dr. Ester Tan, Chief of Population Health Strategy and Intelligence, for a two-day visit to Brindisi.
The visit provided an opportunity for UNGSC and the new DHMOSH leadership team to exchange views on emerging occupational safety and health (OSH) priorities across the United Nations Secretariat and explore opportunities for closer collaboration.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed Ms. Cecilia Piccioni, Deputy Secretary General and Director General for Political Affairs and International Security of Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Through a series of briefings and site visits, the delegation explored how UNGSC delivers supply chain, digital technology and other specialized capabilities that enable United Nations operations worldwide.
Today, the United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) welcomed a delegation of students from LUISS Guido Carli University's Master's Programme in Mediterranean Cooperation and Security, accompanied by a representative of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), for a visit to the Centre in Brindisi.
Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how information is analysed, decisions are supported, and services are delivered. Building the skills to use these tools responsibly is becoming increasingly important.
Over two days, colleagues in Brindisi and Valencia came together for the AI4AII 2026 Co-Creation Workshop, connecting both duty stations through a shared learning environment focused on the practical application of approved AI tools.
From 1 to 6 June 2026, the United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) welcomed a delegation from the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) to Brindisi for a focused working visit.
The programme combined strategic dialogue with direct exposure to UNGSC’s integrated service model — connecting supply chain, infrastructure, environmental solutions, and digital technologies within a single operational framework.
At the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi, the Robotics Competition brought together students from Puglia, offering a practical introduction to how technology supports United Nations operations in the field. The same initiative will also take place at UNGSC’s Valencia base on 11 June, where students from the local community will be welcomed in the same spirit of engagement and learning.
What happens when academic research is tested against real challenges faced in United Nations field operations context?
Through the Academia Partnership Programme, the United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) collaborated with the Geospatial Technologies Master’s Programme at University Jaume I. This year, the project centred on “Innovative Solutions for Geospatial and IoT Challenges in Field Operations.”
On 29 October 2024, the eastern region of Spain, including the Valencia area, was hit by one of the most severe flood disasters in recent history. An isolated, high-altitude, low-pressure weather system (known locally as DANA) caused torrential rainfall that exceeded a year's worth of rain in less than eight hours. Rivers and ravines overflowed, urban infrastructure was overwhelmed, and the disaster resulted in hundreds of fatalities and widespread damage. This was not an ordinary storm.
This month, a UNGSC delegation was welcomed at the Palau de la Generalitat, in the framework of the High-Level Committee on Management meeting, which brought together colleagues from across the United Nations system.
The event provided an opportunity to engage with local authorities and partners supporting the UN presence in Valencia, where UN entities continue to expand their operations, now comprising nearly 750 personnel across UN premises in Valencia.