The SDGs remain our strongest blueprint for equitable development. SDG 16 is the connective tissue, inclusive of successes and shortcomings. While we must remain focused on current commitments amidst post-2030 discussions, the coming years offer pivotal moments—from the SDG Summit in 2027 to the Pact for the Future review in 2028— to recenter multilateral cooperation around responsive, people-centered governance and to champion countries and communities alike working toward more peaceful and just societies.
Read the full SDG16 Opinion piece: Peace, Justice, Equality and Inclusive Governance as Central to Global Development