Statement by the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, Ambassador Sérgio França Danese, at the Peacebuilding Commission Annual Session - June 19th, 2025

Madam Chair,

I thank the briefers for their valuable remarks.

Brazil took part in the establishment of the PBC, in 2005, and, since then, has been its member almost uninterruptedly. We also chaired the PBC twice, and had the honor to conduct the preparatory processes to the 2015 and 2025 Peacebuilding Reviews.

This 20th anniversary is a significant moment for us.

The Peacebuilding Commission was established to assist countries emerging from conflicts to achieve sustaining peace. Considering the multidimensional nature of peace, the PBC must adopt a comprehensive approach that connects the three pillars of the United Nations: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.

To fulfil its mandate, the PBC must play its bridging role between the UN bodies, especially the General Assembly, the Security Council, and ECOSOC. Moreover, it must count on the support of the whole UN system; maintain close relationship with international and regional financial institutions (IFIs) and with the regional and sub-regional organizations; and be open to civil society. To build peace the PBC must be able to mobilize States, institutions, resources and people.

This has been no small task. Nevertheless, the success stories told today demonstrate that conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace are achievable goals. They also tell us that some elements are common to all of them: national ownership, political will, political engagement, support and partnership from the international community, strong cooperation and financial backing.

Madam Chair,

The Peacebuilding Architecture has incoherencies and faces practical problems. The 2025 Review is the opportunity to address them. We should have clarity about what is needed to improve its impact and financial options.

Building on our collective experiences as former chairs, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Kenya, Republic of Korea, and Sweden presented a joint position paper to the PBAR co-facilitators with elements that should be considered. We highlighted the need to improve PBSO's capacity; further include Country Teams, Resident Coordinators, Special Representatives and Envoys in the work with the PBC; and ensure that country engagements are systematic and have proper follow-up.

We insist on the need of regular engagement between the PBC and the PBF. Beneficiaries of PBF projects should be encouraged to engage with the PBC. International, trilateral and South-South cooperation should be added to this mix. Technical cooperation is oftentimes equally or more relevant than sole financial support. The PBC, through its convening role, can be a useful platform to coordinate requests and offers of cooperation.

Madam Chair,

Brazil's message is one of commitment and pragmatism. PBC, PBSO and PBF must be strengthened. With member states' commitment, proper conference rooms and wider UN system support, we will be able to improve this important UN instrument and achieve commendable results such as the ones we saw described today.

Thank you.