While protecting future generations is a multilateral principle of sustainable development, the practical mechanisms for implementing long-term governance remain underexplored. This theme showcases innovative policies, institutional designs and evidence-based approaches to equip decision-makers with actionable solutions to build resilience to future shocks and transform institutions toward a just, resilient and sustainable world for generations to come.
Highlights
Blog Post
Coming soon: a UN Envoy for Future Generations
It was announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference this week that the Secretary-General will appoint a UN Envoy for Future Generations.
Blog Post
What could the Pact for the Future mean for Geneva?
The ambitious Pact should be met with two new entities in Geneva to address the future of peacebuilding and multilateralism.
Research and expert insights
Related projects
Project
Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security
Examining how the Peacebuilding Fund has contributed to realizing the "YPS" agenda over the past five years.
Project
A Breakthrough for People and Planet
Building Momentum for the Summit of the Future and Beyond.
Project
High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism
Concrete and practical recommendations for strengthening global governance