Our Videos

July 6, 11

NEWS / Ban inaugurates modern UN communications hub in Valencia, Spain


6 July 2011 –
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today inaugurated a new United Nations information and telecommunications facility in the Spanish city of Valencia, saying the centre will enhance the world body’s capacity to respond in an agile and efficient manner to crises around the world.

“Valencia will strengthen the ability for all our personnel to stay connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Mr. Ban said. “By providing that certainty in communications links, the Valencia base will significantly enhance safety and security for people on the ground.”

He said the base, to be known as UNSB-V, was an integral part of the UN Global Field Support Strategy and the organization’s overall information and telecommunications plan. It will work in conjunction with the existing UN Logistics Base in Brindisi, Italy (UNLB).

The two bases will ensure the safety of data in the event of a catastrophic incident and provide information and communications technology support to more than 100,000 field personnel deployed around the world.

The Valencia hub is crucial in an age when information is ever more vulnerable to extreme weather, natural disasters, political crises and other disruptive events, the Secretary-General added.

“And as is plain for any visitor, this is more than just functional space. The state-of-the-art design is both visually striking and environmentally friendly. There are 700 solar panels, with more on the way. The design reduces the need for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.

“In every sense, this is a 21st century facility which will help the United Nations deliver to the most vulnerable places on Earth,” said Mr. Ban.

He thanked the Government, the city of Valencia and people of Spain for their contribution towards the construction of the facility, saying it was a demonstration of their commitment to advancing the goals of the UN.

“You are pivotal supporters of our global mission – from tackling climate change to combating chronic poverty from promoting cross-cultural understanding to contributing troops to peacekeeping operations around the world.”

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38953&Cr=spain&Cr1=

 




Testimonials

John Beacleay

Just wanted to say thanks again for all your help Anton. I mean it's really amazing to me that yo...
Read More »
Niranjan Sujay
I recently used LOGOS INTERNATIONAL for the translation of my bachelor’s certificate, and I couldn’t...
Read More »
Katia Nagata

As a foreigner, I needed a certified translation, so I called the DOE to give me a list of the ce...
Read More »
AnnaMaria Realbuto
Thank you for all your assistance and efficiency...
Read More »




FAQ

Is it safe to travel to ... ?
Read More »
I just moved, do I have to re-register for voting?
Read More »
Why dont fuel prices change as quickly as crude oil prices?
Read More »
What if I did not receive an economic stimulus payment?
Read More »






News

September 8, 25
Amended death certificate of MA State Police Academy recruit reveals he died from head injury
Read More »
September 5, 25
78-year-old Florida woman finally gets birth certificate after lifelong wait
Read More »
September 3, 25
US Congress considers legislation to expedite VA death certificates
Read More »
August 27, 25
NYC apartment building residents angry at “aggressive” squatter with criminal record
Read More »