UN Security Council
2018

already initiated by the Secretariat in the setting up of a comprehensive and integrated performance policy framework measuring performance based on data c ollection and analysis, Recalling the importance of the role of UN peacekeeping operations in protecting civilians, where mandated, and expressing strong concern regarding continued instances of underperformance, including, inter alia, inaction in the fa ce of, in particular, imminent threats of physical violence against civilians, insufficient contingency planning to react to violence, conduct and discipline issues, risk averse leadership, lax force protection standards, inadequate operational readiness a nd preparedness, and inadequate integrated planning, and also noting with concern instances in which national caveats may have a detrimental effect on mandate implementation and performance, Encouraging further coordination between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations on strengthening peacekeeping performance, 2/6 18-15762 S/RES/2436 (2018) Welcoming the contribution of peacekeeping operations to a comprehensive strategy for sustaining peace, and noting with appreciation the contributions that peacekeepers and peacekeeping missions make to peacebuilding, Expressing deep concern about the serious and continuous allegations and