Serving the Future with UNGSC: UN Smart Camp, a Gamechanger
United Nations Global Service Centre
Delivering geospatial, ICT and supply chain services to the UN system.
UN Smart Camp is a cross-cutting initiative rendering vital services accessible in some of the world’s most challenging locations. Why is it a gamechanger? We invited the Republic of Korea (RoK) who proposed the concept, UNGSC, which is enabling implementation, and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), where UN Smart Camp is being realized, to share insights.
?How did UN Smart Camp emerge??
UNGSC:?In 2017, we embarked on a journey demonstrating the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) for environmentally responsible resource management, with our initiative, Unite FRIM (Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring). FRIM provides real-time data collection and analysis by monitoring and connecting smart infrastructure such as water, energy, and fuel meters. This set the technological foundation for what would become "UN Smart Camp."
RoK:?Korea's experience with “Smart Cities,” applying technology to address problems in urban areas, inspired us to propose the concept of “UN Smart Camp.” Utilizing AI, integrated control, and IoT, a Smart Camp builds a management system that connects and integrates troops, equipment, facilities, and resources within a mission into a single network, improving safety and efficiency.?
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?Why was UNISFA chosen to pilot Smart Camp??
UNISFA:?The world's most remote peacekeeping operation, we have zero municipal services, utilities, waste yards, or sewage systems. Power is essential: Every liter of water needs to be produced and treated, waste must be properly disposed, and cooling is necessary. However, power outages used to occur regularly. So, any initiative to improve conditions here is worth trying.? Moreover, UNISFA is an ideal “sandbox.” Sensors that meet requirements on paper might be destroyed in 46 Celsius with 80% humidity, wind, dust, and fauna. By piloting ideas here, we can see what’s feasible and provide feedback to UNGSC, as well as insights for other locations. UN Smart Camp has already changed our reality. If it can be done in the non-permissive environment of UNISFA, why not elsewhere?
Read the full conversation in our 30th anniversary publication?Of Service: Stories of Solutions and Impact 1994-2024?(p.26)
Chief Human Resources Officer, MSc HR, SHRM-SCP
1 个月Was there earlier this year Bravo Michel and Robert Kirkwood this is state of the art technology and a direction to take for missions of the future!
Senior System Engineer at UNECA
2 个月The UN Smart Camp is an inspiring example of how technology can revolutionize peacekeeping in even the toughest environments. By utilizing IoT, AI, and integrated systems, it’s improving resource management and operational efficiency in places like UNISFA, where such advancements are urgently needed. This collaboration between the Republic of Korea, UNGSC, and UNISFA sets a new standard for leveraging innovation in field operations. It’s exciting to see the potential for this model to be applied to other missions around the world!
EMBA-IT-PMP?, PRINCE2?, CISM, | Focused Cybersecurity and Project Management Practioner| Building Organizations Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities through Innovation and IT Project Management Leadership.
2 个月I am grateful for being a part of UNISFA's smart camp planning and implementation team.