International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027–2036)

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 20b Culture and sustainable development, published in 2026.

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2 subjects

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6 operative paragraphs

Decides to proclaim 2027–2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development, as proposed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in its resolution 43 C/41, within existing structures, to represent a unique opportunity for humanity to use the critical role that culture plays in the pursuit of sustainable development, as well as in responding to the complex challenges of our time, to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all;

Invites the Governments of the States Members of the United Nations and other relevant stakeholders, including global, regional and subregional organizations, academia, civil society organizations, the private sector and the media, to actively support the implementation of the Decade, including through voluntary contributions, as appropriate;

Invites the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to lead the implementation of the Decade, in consultation with Member States and in collaboration with other relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other stakeholders, to identify and develop activities and programmes, including a plan of action, within their mandates;

Encourages international cooperation, including South-South and triangular cooperation, capacity-building, technical assistance, knowledge-sharing and partnerships, to support developing countries in enhancing the contribution of culture to sustainable development;

Stresses that the costs of all the activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met through voluntary contributions, including from the private sector;

Invites the Secretary-General, bearing in mind upcoming negotiations on sustainable development, to inform the General Assembly about the implementation of the Decade on the basis of a midterm progress report to be prepared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2031, as well as the subsequent reactions of the States members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to the report.

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