Our Common Agenda Policy Brief 1: To Think and Act for Future Generations

The challenges that we face can only be addressed through stronger international cooperation.

The present policy brief contains suggestions for practical steps to fulfil our long-standing commitment to meet the demands of the present in a way that safeguards the interests of future generations and preserves their ability to effectively enjoy all human rights. These include: a) an envoy to serve as a voice for future generations at the global level; b) better use of foresight, science and data; c) a declaration to define and make concrete our duties to future generations; and d) a dedicated intergovernmental forum to advance implementation of the declaration and share best practices.