What is Pact for the Future?

About Pact for the Future:

• It is a landmark declaration reaffirming the commitment of UN Member States to sustainable development, peace, and stronger global governance.
• The Pact’s five broad focus areas include
  • Sustainable development: It includes a pledge to move faster towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement commitments on climate change.
  • International peace and security: Redouble efforts to build and sustain peaceful, inclusive and just societies and address the root causes of conflicts and protect all civilians in armed conflict
  • Science and technology and digital revolution: Science, technology and innovation have the potential to accelerate the realization of the aspirations of the United Nations across all three pillars of its work.
  • Youth and future generations: Listen to young people and include them in decision-making, at the national and global levels
  • Transforming global governance: Build stronger partnerships with civil society, the private sector, local and regional authorities.

Q1: What is sustainable development?

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Source: Pact for the Future: World leaders pledge action for peace, sustainable development