Action 21(b)

Request the Secretary-General to undertake a review on the future of all forms of United Nations peace operations, taking into account lessons learned from previous and ongoing reform processes, and provide strategic and action-oriented recommendations for the consideration of Member States on how the United Nations toolbox can be adapted to meet evolving needs, to allow for more agile, tailored responses to existing, emerging and future challenges.

UN entity leads: Department of Peace Operations, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Milestone 1 | Deadline 30 April 2025

Concept note and proposed timeline for the review of the future of all forms of UN peace operations finalized.

Milestone 2 | Deadline 30 September 2025

Comprehensive consultations launched, engaging Member States (including host states, troop- and police-contributing countries), regional organizations, civil society and academia, alongside UN system entities and peace operations.

Milestone 3 | Deadline 31 May 2026

Completion of the Secretary-General’s report presenting recommendations on the future of UN peace operations, submitted to Member States.

Peace operations must keep pace with a changing world. This review will help ensure the UN has the right tools to respond more flexibly and effectively to today’s conflicts – and those of the future.

DPPA and DPO will continue to hold intensive consultations within the UN, with Member States as well as with non-governmental organizations prior to the drafting phase of the review.