Decision details

(i)       to acknowledge the importance of the United Nations Summit of the Future held on 22 September 2024, when world leaders adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations;

(ii)      to agree that, by adopting the Pact, countries demonstrate that they are committed to an international system with the United Nations at its centre where Leaders set out a clear vision of a multilateralism that can deliver on its promises, is more representative of today’s world and draws on the engagement and expertise of governments, civil society and other key partners;

(iii)      to commend the Aberdeen Branch of the United Nations Association for

organising an event to discuss the Pact in the St Nicholas Room, Town House, on 27 March 2025;

(iv)     to endorse the spirit of the Pact for the Future; and

(v)      to instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to bring a report to a future meeting of the Education and Children's Services Committee outlining what the Council can do to promote the involvement of our young people in expanding and strengthening youth participation in global decision-making.