Outlining the High-Level Commitments

The session will serve as a collaborative space to co-create and define the essential priorities that must be addressed in preparation for the World Social Development Summit. Anchored in the principles of the Local Social Covenant, it will focus on housing, culture, conflict prevention, finance, public health, climate justice, food systems, and zero hunger, alongside thematic pillars such as caring territories and anti-racism.

By fostering inclusive dialogue and leveraging a multistakeholder and multilevel approach, this session aims to solidify high-level political commitments, promote meaningful youth participation, and outline actionable pathways for present and future generations. Through collective input, participants will shape a universal platform that connects local and regional governments with civil society and stakeholders, ensuring these critical issues are central to the global development agenda.

Concept note of the session and and the Discussion Paper prepared by W. Cobbet on " Reinforcing the Pacts for the Future".

Additional material:

-Working document: Reinforcing the Pacts for the Future

- A Local Social Covenant towards Preventing Conflict

- A Local Social Covenant towards Cultural Rights for Sustainable Development

- A Local Social Covenant Towards Ending Hunger and Ensuring Food Security

- A Local Social Covenant towards Health for All

- A Local Social Covenant towards adequate Housing for all

- A Local Social Covenant towards Access to Local Finance

- A Local Social Covenant towards New Essentials

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