UK Mission to the UN, NY

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Climate change

Climate change is a top priority for the UK Government

Conflict prevention

The UK supports the UN’s role in conflict prevention in a number of ways.

Counter-terrorism

The UK remains committed to the fight against international terrorism.

Disarmament & counter-proliferation

The UK government is committed to "Making the world safer from global terrorism and weapons of mass destruction".

Food Security

The UK supports the work of the UN in tackling the Global Food Crisis

Human rights

The British Government has made human rights a central theme of its foreign policy.

Humanitarian issues

The UK government, has a strong capability to enable the speedy and effective provision of humanitarian relief

International Institutional Reform

The United Kingdom is committed to reform of international institutions

Management reform and finance

The 5th Committee of the General Assembly deals with Administrative and Budgetary issues

Millennium Development Goals

The UK government has development programmes around the world to help countries achieve the MDGs.

Peacebuilding

The UK works closely with UN partners both in New York and in the countries on peacebuilding issues.

Peacekeeping

The UK contribute troops, police, and financial resources to UN peacekeeping operations.

Post-Conflict Stabilisation: Peace After War

The UK will lead a Security Council debate on Post-Conflict Stabilisation

Sanctions

The UK attaches great importance to the development of more effective and targeted sanctions measures

Social policy and development

Improvements to social policy are a key element of development and the achievement of human rights.

Sustainable development

The UK recognises that protection of the environment, international economic co-operation and social development are mutually dependent.