African Union–African Group of Negotiators Consultative Meeting on Climate, Peace and Security in Africa
On 3 June, the African Union Commission and the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change convened a consultative meeting in Bonn, Germany, with the participation and support of UNOAU and GIZ. The meeting focused on advancing the draft Common African Position on Climate Change, Peace and Security ahead of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies session. Participants discussed priorities including climate finance, adaptation, early warning, climate-induced mobility and policy coherence, while reaffirming the importance of African-led approaches and strengthened partnerships to address climate-related peace and security risks. Read more.
UNOAU participates in workshop on development of force generation tools
From 1 to 5 June, UNOAU participated in a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside the African Union and Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms to strengthen force generation for the African Standby Force and AU peace support operations. Discussions focused on improving planning, coordination, readiness, verification and deployment through a capability-based approach. Participants also agreed on measures to enhance coordination and strengthen the responsiveness and sustainability of African-led peace operations. Read more.
AU, UNOAU, ISS and IPSS commemorate International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in Addis Ababa
On 8 June, the African Union, UNOAU, the Institute for Security Studies and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies concluded the joint commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in Addis Ababa under the theme “Invest in Peace.” The event honoured the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers through a photo exhibition, wreath-laying ceremony, keynote addresses and a panel discussion. Participants highlighted the importance of innovation, stronger UN–AU partnerships, sustainable financing and inclusive peacebuilding to enhance the effectiveness of peace operations across Africa. Read more.
International Day of Women in Diplomacy
On 18 June, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga participated in the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and Gender Parity Pledges Ceremony in Addis Ababa, organized by the Women in Diplomacy in Ethiopia Network. In his closing remarks, he welcomed the establishment of the International Gender Champions Addis Ababa Chapter and emphasized the importance of sustained leadership, accountability and measurable commitments to advance gender equality. The event reaffirmed the vital role of women's leadership and inclusive diplomacy in building more effective institutions and lasting peace. Read more.
African Union Convenes Roundtable Dialogue on Climate, Peace and Security in Africa
On 30 June, the African Union Commission, with support from UNOAU and Australia as the incoming COP31 Presidency of Negotiations, convened a roundtable dialogue on Climate, Peace and Security in Addis Ababa. Bringing together AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities and UN partners, the dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration to address climate-related security risks across Africa. SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga highlighted climate change as a growing risk multiplier and reaffirmed UN support for the African Union’s leadership in advancing the Common African Position on Climate, Peace and Security. Read more.
