UN Security Council: Federal Council adopts Swiss priorities
In the UN Security Council, Switzerland currently wants to work particularly for sustainable peace, the protection of civilians, and greater efficiency and climate security. These are among the results of the consultation of foreign policy commissions on the thematic priorities.
At its meeting on 25 May 2022, the Federal Council defined Switzerland's priorities for the UN Security Council. The close link between human rights and peace and security is taken into account. The first priority includes peacebuilding and conflict prevention in Swiss foreign policy. Switzerland is valued as a "credible and neutral mediator". In the UN Security Council, the role in preventing conflicts will therefore be a priority. Another topic in focus is the protection of minorities and the equal participation of women in peace processes.
Climate Change as a Security Disposition
In line with its humanitarian tradition, Switzerland wants to advocate in the UN Security Council for better compliance with and strengthening of international humanitarian law in conflicts. The focus is on food security, human rights and the rights of minorities, as well as the protection of refugees in conflict regions.
An effective and broadly based UN Security Council that is capable of taking action is always in the interest of the global community and of Switzerland. That is why Switzerland has been working for almost fifteen years for greater transparency, accountability and the inclusion of non-members in the work of the body. It also wants to work for the institutional strengthening of an ombudsperson in the UN sanctions system. Climate change and security are also closely linked, as climate change has an impact on security. For this reason, he said, it is also Switzerland's goal to anchor the topic more firmly in the agenda.
Source: Federal Council/Editorial Office
