UN Summit of the Future recognises culture’s role in sustainable development

© Johan Nylander / Alamy Stock Foto In an urban landscape, a plant is growing from a concrete street.

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At the September 2024 Summit of the Future, global leaders adopted the action-driven Pact for the Future, which emphasises culture's essential role in advancing sustainable development.

Action 11 of the United Nations’ Pact specifically highlights culture's contribution to building a sustainable and resilient future.

The Pact for the Future includes chapters on:

  • Sustainable development and financing for development;
  • International peace and security;
  • Science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation;
  • Youth and future generations; and
  • Transforming global governance.

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