Security Council

-A Responsibility to Protect Civilians

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:58 GMT

-All UN peacekeeping operations must be authorized to take all necessary action to protect civilians, Ambassador Johan L. Løvald stated in the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

UN Cooperation with Regional Organisations

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:44 GMT

“To stimulate a more comprehensive engagement of regional organisations, we must replace old habits and institutional protectionism with an open and flexible approach”, Ambassador Johan L. Løvald stated in a Security Council meeting on the role of regional organisations in the maintenance of international peace and security.

Women should be Included in Peace Processes

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:06 GMT

-Women are still neglected in peace negotiations. Women’s perspectives are still disregarded. Women and girls are still targets and victims of injustice, assaults and sexual violence, reminded Ambassador Mona Juul in a statement on Women, peace and security in UN Security Council.

Need for Better Coordination in Afghanistan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:44 GMT

"Norway would prefer both to strengthen the UN Mission in Afghanistan and to appoint a Special Envoy to ensure coordination in Kabul and between our capitals", said Ambassador Johan L. Løvald in his statement to the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan.

Palestine: Reconciliation essential to stability

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:27 GMT

Norway believes that comprehensive and lasting peace cannot be acchieved through isolating a major popular movement, ambassador Johan Lovald said in the Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East.

Conflict Prevention in Africa

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:17 GMT

A better coordinated and more comprehensive approach by the UN is needed in the prevention and resolving of conflicts in Africa, ambassador Johan Løvald stated in his address to the Security Council.

Security Council: Open debate on Natural Resources and Conflict

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:53 GMT

Ambassador Løvald addressed the Security Council, stating that “We must recognise that the battle for natural resources is a key part of our peace efforts.”

Security Council: Open Debate on Climate: Norwegian Statement on the Interlinkages between Environmental Sustainability and Peace and Security

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:20 GMT

Ambassador Løvald adressed the Security Council today, stating that: “We welcome that the Security Council for the first time addresses the security aspects of climate change. While climate change and energy are broad issues that are being addressed also in other UN fora, there is no doubt that the implications of climate change also pose a number of threats to our collective security.”

Norwegian Statement on the situation in Afghanistan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:56 GMT

"Success in Afghanistan requires the building of Afghan ownership. This must be done through strengthened and coordinated international efforts aimed at full implementation of the Afghanistan Compact. We believe the UN should play a stronger role" said Ambassador Mona Juul in a statement in the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security on 20.03.2007

Security Council: Debate on resolution 1540

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:38 GMT

"Norway welcomes the debate on "Co-operation between the Security Council and International Organizations in the Implementation of Resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006)". These resolutions address the most pressing proliferation challenges of today. We are therefore firmly committed to the implementation of them" Ambassador Løvald said in a Security Council debate on Friday February 23rd.

Security Council: Open debate on Security Sector Reform

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:12:25 GMT

Abbassador Løvald addressed the Security Council on 20 February 2007, stating that Norway is ready to support UN efforts on reforming the Security Sector, which he thought deserved increased intention. He underlined the need of co-ordination with on-going work in other international and regional organisations on the subject, as well as integrating gender awareness into Security Sector Reforms.

Security Council: Open debate on Security Sector Reform

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:25 GMT

Ambassador Løvald addressed the Security Council on 20 February 2007, stating that Norway is ready to support UN efforts on reforming the Security Sector, which he thought deserved increased atttention. He underlined the need of co-ordination with on-going work in other international and regional organisations on the subject, as well as integrating gender awareness into the reforms. He concluded that Security Sector Reform is an element of crucial importance if we are to achieve sustainable peace and viable democracies.

Security Council: Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:30 GMT

Ambassador Juul adressed the Security Council on 13February, stating that Norway welcomes the agreement reached in Mecca on the formation of a Palestinian unity government. "It is now our hope that this agreement could make it possible to normalize relations between a Palestinian unity government and the international community," she said.