Presenter urges predictable funding, counter-drone capabilities and workforce diversity

Presenter (speaker 2) told the Council that missions "cannot move at the speed of events" if hampered by rigid budgetary and administrative rules. He argued for predictable, equitable funding and investments in mobile forces, future military and police capabilities, and counter-drone measures.

"Readiness means investing steadily in the people and tools of peacekeeping, including more mobile missions, the military and police capabilities of tomorrow, and the means to counter drones," Presenter (speaker 2) said. He added that many peacekeepers are still denied technology basic to modern forces and that this undermines mission effectiveness.

Presenter (speaker 2) also called for a skilled, diverse workforce with the "full equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels," and stressed accountability for personnel conduct and attacks on those who serve.