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Un Pact For The Future The New Global Roadmap To Sustainability

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un pact for the future the new global roadmap to sustainability

In the past, UN roadmaps such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development have not only served as markers for multilateral cooperation on climate issues but... By providing guiding principles and a consensus on the goals and aspirations of global action these roadmaps help align scientific inquiry with policy needs, in a way that fosters the development of actionable knowledge... World leaders recently came together in New York to adopt the Pact for the Future, which also includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The pact covers a broad range of issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance. The pact is the most wide-ranging international agreement in years, covering previously untouched issues and responding to a need for international institutions to address the needs of a changing world. When it comes to climate issues, the pact makes both numerous explicit references to climate issues – such as the commitment to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly...

To date, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have acted as the guiding principle for global efforts in research, policymaking, and innovation aimed at tackling climate challenges. However, to date, only 17% of SDG targets are believed to be on track, according to the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report. In this context, the pact aims to “supercharge” progress towards the SDGs through the development of innovative solutions and approaches. In the realm of climate issues this involves a focus on reinforced commitments, emphasizing the goal of keeping global temperature rise below 1.5°C and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050; climate financing and increased financial... At the Summit of the Future on 22 September 2024, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future and its annexes: the Global Digital Compact and Declaration on Future Generations. This historic agreement is the culmination of years of inclusive dialogue and collaboration aimed at modernizing international cooperation to address today’s realities and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Pact for the Future is the most comprehensive international agreement in decades, covering entirely new areas while also resolving issues that have long stalled consensus. Its primary objective is to ensure that international institutions are equipped to navigate a world vastly different from the one in which they were created. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres observed, “We cannot create a future fit for our grandchildren with a system built by our grandparents.” The Pact reaffirms global commitment to the United Nations, the international system, and the principles of international law. It envisions a world where the international system delivers on its promises, reflects the diversity of today’s global landscape, and leverages the collective strength of governments, civil society, and other key partners. “The Pact for the Future, together with the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, unlocks new opportunities and untapped potential,” said Secretary-General Guterres during the Summit of the Future.

The President of the General Assembly hailed the Pact as a foundation for “a sustainable, just, and peaceful global order – for all peoples and nations.” The Pact addresses a wide array of critical global issues, with commitments to: In this guest post, David Galea, Business Process Reengineering & Digital Transformation Expert explores the genius of AI in sustainability. LinkedIn’s new report shows Green skills are in highest demand, reshaping hiring and creating a major talent gap for businesses. Discover COP30 key outcomes, and what they mean for business in this expert post from Marvin Uehara, Adjunct Professor at Temple University. EU reforms to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) propose new investment categories and streamlined reporting.

The Pact along with its annexes, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, was adopted by consensus, despite a last-minute proposal for an amendment by some countries, including Russia, Iran, the... The amendment sought to incorporate text calling for non-intervention in any issue of national sovereignty, and the primacy of intergovernmental deliberation, in effect, downplaying the role of the civil society or private sector interests. It was rejected after the 193-member Assembly decided not to act on the proposal. Click here for UN News’ live coverage of the meeting and here to download the resolution The Pact’s five broad focus areas include: sustainable development; international peace and security; science and technology; youth and future generations and transforming global governance. This has become an urgent pivot, as multilateral financial institutions and even the United Nations itself have come up short seeking solutions to 21st century problems, the pact lays out.

NEW YORK, 22 September — World leaders today adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The most wide-ranging international agreement in many years, covering entirely new areas as well as issues on which agreement has not been possible in decades, the Pact aims above all to ensure that international... As the Secretary-General has said: “We cannot create a future fit for our grandchildren with a system built by our grandparents.” Overall, the agreement of the Pact is a strong statement of countries’ commitment to the United Nations, the international system and international law. Leaders set out a clear vision of an international system that can deliver on its promises, is more representative of today’s world, and draws on the energy and expertise of governments, civil society and...

“The Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations open the door to new opportunities and untapped possibilities,” said the Secretary-General during his remarks at the opening of... The President of the General Assembly noted that the Pact would “lay the foundations for a sustainable, just, and peaceful global order – for all peoples and nations.” The Pact covers a broad range of issues including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance. Key deliverables in the Pact include: On sustainable development, climate and financing for development

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