UNESCO will lead the implementation of the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027-2036)

On September 4, the UN General Assembly established a ten-year global framework to harness culture for more inclusive, resilient and sustainable societies. 

The adoption of the Resolution carries particular significance in today’s challenging international context. At a time of, overlapping global crises and mounting pressure on international cooperation, Member States united around a shared conviction: culture can help build common ground and advance sustainable development. The proclamation therefore represents not only a milestone for culture, but also an affirmation of multilateralism and the capacity of collective action to deliver on shared global priorities.