United Nations Common Agenda
| Abbreviation | UNCA |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | New York |
UN Secretary-General | António Guterres |
Parent organization | United Nations |
| Website | www |
The United Nations Common Agenda (Our Common Agenda) is an initiative presented by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in September 2021.[1][2] This report outlines a vision for the future based on multilateralism, international cooperation, and global solidarity, addressing a wide range of topics such as climate change, inequality, digital cooperation, human rights, peace and security, global governance, and sustainable development.[3]
Key Proposals[edit]
The report includes several key proposals and recommendations:[1]
- A Global Summit of the Future is to be held in 2023, bringing together heads of state, governments, and representatives from various sectors to discuss and agree on a common vision for the future.
- A new global social contract, focusing on reducing inequality and investing in education, healthcare, and social protection.
- A new Global Digital Compact, aiming to ensure that digital technologies are used responsibly and to the benefit of all.
- A new agenda for peace, focused on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and sustaining peace.
- A new global deal for the environment, including an urgent transition to renewable energy and the protection of biodiversity.[4]
Relation to Other Initiatives[edit]
The Common Agenda initiative is related to various other international efforts, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the UN Secretary-General's Roadmap on Digital Cooperation.[5][6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Secretary-General's report on "Our Common Agenda"". www.un.org. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "The UN75 Declaration, Our Common Agenda and the development of international law". International Review of the Red Cross. 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Banjo, Damilola (29 November 2022). "The UN's Top Labor Expert Resumes Work on 'Our Common Agenda' as Controversy Clouds World Cup". PassBlue. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Una Europa: The UN Secretary-General's Our Common Agenda Report: Multidisciplinary Perspectives". rcc.harvard.edu. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization 2022 [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - World | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "From Words to Action: Our Common Agenda and the UN75 Declaration • Stimson Center". Stimson Center. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2023.