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.
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.