Caribbean Countries adopt ‘Pact for the Future’ to transform global governance

Caribbean heads of government, along with world leaders, recently adopted a ‘Pact for the Future’ to address 21st-century challenges, such as conflicts and artificial intelligence.

During the gathering, Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, emphasized the need for a shift in attitude and values in response to these challenges. This pact represents the most comprehensive international agreement in many years, encompassing new areas as well as longstanding issues that have previously lacked consensus. Its goal is to ensure that international institutions can effectively respond to the dramatically changing world.

The United Nations described the agreement as the result of an inclusive, years-long process aimed at aligning international cooperation with the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow. Leaders have outlined a vision for an international system that can fulfill its promises, is more reflective of today’s world, and leverages the energy and expertise of governments, civil society, and other key partners.