2020.6 Development of Energy Infrastructure Management Plans for UN Field Missions (SOP)

Abstract

This document sets out the global standard operating procedures for mission level infrastructure energy management, which is a requirement of DPKO/DFS Environmental Policy for UN Field Missions (2009.6). It sets out the required process for developing a mission energy profile and energy management plan and implementation of the plan via a series of activities and projects. Annexed templates are offered as practical tools and may be adjusted to meet the specific needs of different contexts. The development and implementation of those documents should help missions achieve the objectives of the United Nations Secretariat Climate Action Plan (UNSCAP) and the Environment Strategy for Peace Operations.

This SOP applies to all UN ongoing and planned peace operations and special political missions that manage their facilities and infrastructure, and carries an expectation of compliance. The technical scope of infrastructure energy covers all equipment (UN Owned and Contingent Owned) and process for the generation, storage, distribution, optimization and efficient use of energy and hot water.