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.
Admiral Grazioso commended UNGSC’s vital role as a key logistics hub and expressed appreciation for Mr. Antchev’s visit. In turn, Mr. Antchev conveyed his keen interest in exploring the historical significance of the Castle hosting the 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. Upon winning, each school was given the possibility to choose a prize tailored to their specific needs; these included 3D printers, printing filaments, and Lego Robotics Kits for primary students, aimed at enhancing student engagement.
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. Both officials recognized the important role of UNGSC and expressed their support for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the local community. They also conveyed their appreciation for UNGSC’s participation in the delegation that presented Brindisi’s candidacy for the Italian Capital of Culture 2027 at the Ministry of Culture in Rome.
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) announces the appointment of Anton Antchev as its new Director, effective 1 March 2025. With over 20 years of service within the United Nations system, Mr. Antchev brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this critical role. This appointment comes at a pivotal time, amid the changing landscape of peace operations. As Director, Mr.
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. This virtual think tank unites architects, engineers, and specialists to address the unique challenges in the locations we operate.
One of the instrumental features of our work is the use of UNGSC’s Green Island, a 10,000 square meter area that simulates a 30-person camp. This facility enables us to rigorously test new products in realistic field conditions, ensuring their efficiency and durability.
UNGSC was pleased to contribute as a subject matter expert in a specialized workshop on developing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Guidelines, held at the Swiss Armed Forces International Command in Stans, Switzerland.
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 personnel and communities alike. From mapping patrol routes to identifying hospital locations and tracking troop deployments, geospatial data helps ensure efficient, life-saving operations in complex environments.
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), women staff from co-located organizations at the United Nations Information and Communications Technology Facility (UNICTF) in Valencia had the privilege of visiting local high schools to share their journeys and the transformative role of science and technology at the UN.
Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (FRIM) is rapidly evolving, driving smarter, data-driven resource management across the UN system. With over 8,000 sensors collecting real-time data across 20+ entities, FRIM is expanding its reach to new areas, including Contingent-owned Equipment.
At the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), in addition to supporting field missions in their clean energy goals, we are also committed to leading by example at our Bases.