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The “Pact of the Future” was adopted by world leaders on September 22, highlighting commitments to reform the UN Security Council for better representation and accountability.
The reforms aim to make the Security Council more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable
Pact of the Future
The Pact is groundbreaking as it is the first UN summit document to address Security Council reform in detail.
The Pact prioritizes redressing historical injustices, especially for Africa, and improving representation for regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
It aims at accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement for climate action.
Includes commitments to a just transition from fossil fuels and ensuring a sustainable and peaceful future.
The Global Digital Compact promotes equitable access to technology, ensuring it benefits everyone.
A new universal agreement has been introduced to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) globally.
It calls for establishing a multidisciplinary Independent International Scientific Panel on AI within the UN for balanced geographic representation.
The panel will focus on evaluating the impact, risks, and opportunities of AI using evidence from existing initiatives and research networks.
The “Declaration on Future Generations” focuses on long-term thinking by urging current decision-makers to consider the interests of future generations.
It commits to nuclear disarmament, regulating autonomous weapons, and preventing an arms race in outer space
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