Renewable energy boosts safety of UN peacekeepers

The transition to renewable energy at UN peacekeeping missions helps to ensure the safety and security of uniformed personnel serving in the field, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Renewable energy boosts safety of UN peacekeepers

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