How to decarbonise peacekeeping operations

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The transition of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations to renewable energy offers a unique opportunity for the UN and the countries hosting these operations. By powering the operations with renewables instead of fossil fuels, they can simultaneously deliver on climate, development, peace, and security objectives.

To achieve this, Denmark, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the UN Department of Operational Support (UNDOS), and the UN Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO) presented the Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping during the High-level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021. The Compact... ... More: Official Press Release IRENA

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IRENA, UN, COP28, climate change, decarbonisation, country, peacekeeping, dialogue, green