World losing battle against terror, climate change & cyberattacks: Albright
As the United Nations marks its 70th anniversarySyriasub-Saharan AfricaincreasetrendClimate changecyberattackscross-border economic shocks
First, strengthen the conflict prevention and peacebuilding roles of the International Court of JusticeU.N. Human Rights CouncilU.N. Security Council
Second, enhance climate governance through new networks and increased accountability. Scientists think greenhouse gas emissions are melting arctic ice capsraising sea levelswantingU.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris
Third, establish a “G20Post-2015 Development Agenda2008–200917 Sustainable Development GoalsSeptember
Fourth, invest in a new generation of U.N. and regional peace operations and transform the Peacebuilding Commission0.5 percent
Fifth, create a United Nations Parliamentary Network to raise greater awareness and participation by strengthening the voices of legislators in global institutions. Learning from the Community of Democracies
Finally, reform and expand the Security Council and broaden its engagement with a wide range of actors, creating opportunities for more countries, regional organizations, local authorities, civil society, and the business community to have a voice in building peace. These efforts would enhance the legitimacy and implementation of Council decisions aimed at resolving conflicts.
These reforms and others are detailed in a new reportGlobal Security, Justice Governanceco-chairsThe Hague Institute for Global JusticeThe Stimson Center
Madeleine K. Albright was U.S. Secretary of State and Ambassador to the United Nations. Ibrahim A. Gambari was Foreign Minister of Nigeria and U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
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