80 years of UN: HOOFESS HOUSES in times of crisis on the ground!

80 years of UN: HOOFESS HOUSES in times of crisis on the ground!

On June 26, 2025, the world looks at the challenges that have come to a head in the context of the United Nations in the past eight decades. The 80th anniversary of the UN gives no reason to celebrate, since current foci of crisis such as the Ukraine conflict, the arguments in the Middle East and the tensions with Iran distract the attention of pressing problems such as climate change. Old Federal President Heinz Fischer critically commented on the crimes of Hamas and pointed out that the war in the Gaza Strip was not an appropriate answer to terrorist files. The Situation is comparable to the killing spree at a school of Graz, in which ten people lost their lives. Fischer demanded a return to peace and condemned the persistent war.

Ban Ki-Moon regrets the decline in the influence of the UN and warns that reform projects within the organization are often doomed, especially with regard to the redesign of the security council, which reflects the world order after the Second World War. Fischer advocates a review of the constant members' veto law and speaks for a seat in Austria as a non -resident member of the Security Council for 2027/28 in order to contribute a more neutral perspective to international negotiations.

climate change and international security

climate change remains a central challenge that often goes under in the current discussions. Scientific reports show record -breaking temperatures and an increase in extreme weather events. These changes illustrate the security threats caused by humans caused by humans and make the need for a new security discussion for the UN Security Council inevitable. Since 2007 the Security Council has been dealing with the effects of climate change on peace and security, but the debates are often shaped by political interests.

• Germany recognized climate change as a security risk and prioritizes this topic during its membership in the 2019/20 Security Council.
• The Security Council officially recognized the effects of climate change on safety, especially in the region around the Cschadsee.
• Currently, ten of the 21 ongoing UN peace missions are active in countries, which are heavily affected by climate change, in which 80% of the UN peacekeepers are stationed.

The connection between climate change and conflicts is tight, since environmental degradation can increase the likelihood of conflicts. One example is the devastating fires in Australia, which have emphasized the urgency of the topic. In this context, movements such as Fridaysforfuture require a more comprehensive debate about climate security and the role of the security council. Critics also fear a militarization of climate policy and restrictions on national sovereignty, while supporters support the inclusion of the topic in security policy considerations.

The future of the UN and global challenges

Despite the challenges, climate change remains a real danger to security policy. It has a destabilizing effect and can tighten social tensions, which leads to conflicts. An integrated approach to coping with climate -related security risks is considered necessary to reform the international security framework. These considerations are in the context of current geopolitical tensions and the need to ensure social justice in the implementation of climate adaptation measures.

The discussions about climate change and its security policy implications are more urgent than ever, since failures in environmental policy can lead to long -term risks. The constant delays in transformation to sustainable economic forms illustrate that hardly any progress can be made without clear political solutions.

On the way to the next decade, the connection between climate change and security in international discourse is becoming increasingly important, and both state and non -state actors are required to take measures. The UN Security Council urgently needs to deal with these topics in order to be up to the challenges of the future.