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 contexts.

The transition to clean energy remains a key priority for UN peacekeeping and special political missions, not only to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel costs, but also to enhance operational resilience—especially in areas where fuel transportation poses significant security risks.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) is at the forefront of delivering digital technology services for the #UN system. As we embrace emerging technologies and drive the modernization and rejuvenation of our workforce, we remain equally committed to empowering users with the knowledge to apply these tools responsibly.

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 sense of purpose. Over the past year, we’ve made significant strides in advancing key partnerships, utilizing our unique role as a hub for supply chain and digital technology to support peace operations worldwide with greater coordination, efficiency, and impact.

As we usher in 2025, we pause to celebrate the remarkable achievements, unwavering resilience, and strengthened partnerships that defined 2024. It was a year of growth, impact, and transformation, and we're excited to build on these milestones in the year ahead.

We were honored to welcome Ms. Hannan Sulieman, Assistant Secretary-General and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, to our Brindisi Base. 

As co-located partners at the United Nations Information and Communication Technology Facility in Valencia, UNGSC and UNICEF maintain an ongoing collaboration. Ms. Sulieman's visit presented a valuable opportunity to explore additional synergies and strengthen our partnership.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) bids farewell to Director Giovanna Ceglie, as she transitions to a new role at UN Headquarters. From prioritizing the environment to breaking down silos, and strengthening UNGSC's role in crisis response, Ms. Ceglie opened the doors to a new chapter in the Centre's history.

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 Camp initiative.

The Workshop highlighted Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (FRIM), a core component of UN Smart Camp, which leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology to improve the efficiency and sustainability of UN peacekeeping operations.

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 developing our partnership under the Framework Agreement between the United Nations and the European Union for the Provision of Mutual Support. 

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 (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy.

From leveraging cutting-edge technology to integrating advanced mapping services (#UNMaps), and utilizing smart technology (#FRIM, #SmartCamp), participants shared experiences, learned technical workflows, and observed inspiring use cases. They established a community of practice to develop Digital Twins to enhance situational awareness, improve planning, and mitigate risk situations in field offices.