Viking Wind participates in UN conference
23/6/2022
In week 24, Ulrich Høgenhaven from Viking Wind participated in a UN conference held in New York.
The conference "Greening the Blue Helmets" focused on the use of fossil fuels by UN peacekeepers and how a greener solution with a much greater focus on the use of renewable energy can be achieved.
The UN's overall goal is that by 2030, 80% of peacekeepers' energy consumption should come from green energy. Today, half of the UN's total CO2 emissions come from peacekeeping forces, so the need for a green transition is urgent.
There is also a major security aspect to consider when transporting such large amounts of diesel to the locations. It is not safe for soldiers to transport and handle fossil fuels, which also provides a great incentive for a rapid transition to much higher levels of more renewable energy sources.
Overall, "Greening the Blue Helmets" was a great event, with many types of stakeholders represented, including experience from the field, which, as mentioned, has a strong interest in a rapid green transition.
UN Security Council
The Security Council was created with the intention that it would be the main guardian of world peace. While the General Assembly can discuss all issues, the Security Council only deals with issues of peace and security. All UN members have committed to abide by the decisions of the Security Council.
The Security Council has 15 members. Five of these are permanent members: France, China, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The other ten non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. Their election takes into account the requirement for equitable geographical representation.
Any country - even if it is not a member of the UN - can bring a conflict or threat to peace to the attention of the Security Council. The UN Secretary-General has the same right.
Who are the peacekeepers/blue helmets
The blue helmets are military personnel for the UN, but have been provided by national armies from around the world. All military personnel working under the blue helmet are first and foremost members of their own national armies and are seconded or loaned by their governments to work with the UN. Any request to work militarily for the UN is processed within an applicant's own country first. The UN does not have its own military force.
The UN has more than 121,780 UN uniformed personnel (military and police) coming from more than 110 different countries. They come from nations large and small, rich and poor. They bring different cultures and experiences to the job, but they are united in their determination to promote peace in the world.
In week 24, Ulrich Høgenhaven from Viking Wind participated in a UN conference held in New York.
The conference "Greening the Blue Helmets" focused on the use of fossil fuels by UN peacekeepers and how a greener solution with a much greater focus on the use of renewable energy can be achieved.
The UN's overall goal is that by 2030, 80% of peacekeepers' energy consumption should come from green energy. Today, half of the UN's total CO2 emissions come from peacekeeping forces, so the need for a green transition is urgent.
There is also a major security aspect to consider when transporting such large amounts of diesel to the locations. It is not safe for soldiers to transport and handle fossil fuels, which also provides a great incentive for a rapid transition to much higher levels of more renewable energy sources.
Overall, "Greening the Blue Helmets" was a great event, with many types of stakeholders represented, including experience from the field, which, as mentioned, has a strong interest in a rapid green transition.
UN Security Council
The Security Council was created with the intention that it would be the main guardian of world peace. While the General Assembly can discuss all issues, the Security Council only deals with issues of peace and security. All UN members have committed to abide by the decisions of the Security Council.
The Security Council has 15 members. Five of these are permanent members: France, China, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The other ten non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. Their election takes into account the requirement for equitable geographical representation.
Any country - even if it is not a member of the UN - can bring a conflict or threat to peace to the attention of the Security Council. The UN Secretary-General has the same right.
Who are the peacekeepers/blue helmets
The blue helmets are military personnel for the UN, but have been provided by national armies from around the world. All military personnel working under the blue helmet are first and foremost members of their own national armies and are seconded or loaned by their governments to work with the UN. Any request to work militarily for the UN is processed within an applicant's own country first. The UN does not have its own military force.
The UN has more than 121,780 UN uniformed personnel (military and police) coming from more than 110 different countries. They come from nations large and small, rich and poor. They bring different cultures and experiences to the job, but they are united in their determination to promote peace in the world.
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