List of Illustrations  6

List of Abbreviations  7

Executive Summary  8

I. Multilateralism Under Challenge and the Future of the Pact  11

The Pact and the Future of Peace and Security Governance  13

Global Macrotrends to Watch in 2026 & Beyond  14

II. Monitoring the Pact for the Future: The Pact Monitoring Toolkit in Year Two  19

Pact Monitoring Through a Logical Framework  20

Year Two: Pact for the Future Monitoring  22

Pact Chapter 1: Sustainable Development and Financing for Development  23

Action 3. We will end hunger, eliminate food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition  23

Action 4. We will close the Sustainable Development Goal financing gap in developing countries.  24

Action 5. We will ensure that the multilateral trading system continues to be an engine for sustainable development.  25

Action 10. We will accelerate our efforts to restore, protect, conserve and sustainably use the environment.  25

Pact Chapter 2: International Peace and Security  26

Action 16. We will promote cooperation and understanding between Member States, defuse tensions, seek the pacific settlement of disputes and resolve conflicts.  26

Action 17. We will fulfil our obligation to comply with the decisions and uphold the mandate of the International Court of Justice in any case to which our State is a party.  27

Action 19. We will accelerate the implementation of our commitments on women, peace and security.  28

Action 20. We will accelerate the implementation of our commitments on youth, peace and security.  30

Action 25. We will advance the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.  31

Pact Chapter 3: Science, Technology and Innovation and Digital Cooperation  32

Action 28. We will seize the opportunities presented by science, technology and innovation for the benefit of people and planet.  32

Action 30. We will ensure that science, technology and innovation contribute to the full enjoyment of human rights by all.  33

Action 31. We will ensure that science, technology and innovation improve gender equality and the lives of all women and girls.  34

Pact Chapter 4: Youth and Future Generations  36

Action 36. We will strengthen meaningful youth participation at the national level.  36

Pact Chapter 5: Transforming Global Governance  37

Actions 39-41. UN Security Council Reforms.  37

Action 42. We will increase our efforts to revitalize the work of the General Assembly.  39

Action 43. We will strengthen the Economic and Social Council to accelerate sustainable development.  41

Action 44. We will strengthen the Peacebuilding Commission.  41

Action 46. We will ensure the effective enjoyment by all of all human rights and respond to new and emerging challenges.  43

Actions 47-52. International Financial Architecture Reforms.  43

Action 53. We will develop a framework on measures of progress on sustainable development to complement and go beyond gross domestic product.  46

Action 54. We will strengthen the international response to complex global shocks.  47

Action 56. We will strengthen international cooperation for the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all humanity.  49

Major Takeaways from Year Two, Planning for Years Three and Four  50

III. Rethinking the Peace and Security Architecture for a Changing World  53

Challenges  53

International Community's Response to Date  57

Way Forward: Global Policy Framework Major Elements  60

IV. Accelerating Implementation through a Pact Innovation Plan  71

Challenges and Opportunities in Taking Forward the Pact for the Future and UN80 Initiative  71

Mapping a Landscape for Pact Implementation  74

Identifying and Supporting Political Will Through the Pact Innovation Plan  80

Suggested "Big 10" Actions for Member States on the Road to 2028  81

Endnotes  93

Annex 1: Pact Monitoring Toolkit Logical Framework Methodology  102

Annex 2: Pact Innovation Resources  105

Annex 3: List of Relevant Global Governance Resources  106

Bibliography  108