Engagement Opportunities in the lead up to WSSD2 2025

This Roundtable on Adequate Housing for All is to build on the outcomes of the fifty-seventh session of the Commission for Social Development and all prior relevant United Nations commitments to address inequalities and challenges to social inclusion through fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and to address how to better implement the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development from a housing perspectives. This Roundtable will examine the global housing crisis, review status of housing, the progress, gaps and challenges in inclusive housing policies and programmes to address homelessness, and global housing shortage, inequality, and particularly the problems faced by disadvantaged groups and discuss policies and means for social protection and access to adequate, safe and affordable housing for all. To strengthen advocacy and alliance, a full report on the outcome of The Roundtable on Adequate Housing for All will be provided to the President of World Social Summit, President of President of the General Assembly, and member states.

The objective is to identify controversial aspects of the negotiations around the Political Declaration and prepare briefs designed to facilitate effective multilateral negotiations by providing clear, evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations. These briefs will present comprehensive analyses of key issues, incorporating data, research findings, and best practices from various contexts. By summarizing the positions and concerns of different stakeholders, they seek to ensure that all voices are considered, fostering a balanced and inclusive approach to decision-making. Visual aids such as charts, graphs, and infographics will make complex information more accessible, helping negotiators quickly grasp the essential points.

This follow-up event will review progress made since the 2021 UNFSS and align actions with the 2030 Agenda. The findings can help shape discussions at the Summit by highlighting global progress in food systems transformation and areas requiring further action. the UNFSS+4 will take place in Addis Ababa, 28-30 July 2024

In the first half of 2025, ECE member States conduct national stakeholder engagements on future ageing policy priorities to identify the primary challenges at national level in relation to demographic change and ageing. ECE will issue of summary report of these findings in October 2025. This process is primarily intended to inform an update of the regional implementation strategy of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, however, the insights gained will identify gaps and priorities for social development in the context of ageing societies. Inputs could feed into the summit through various channels, including inputs by member States, UN system and civil society.

Prepare at least four targeted research outputs on poverty eradication, inequality reduction, transformative social policies and just transitions. Disseminate these briefs to provide evidence-based guidance to policymakers and stakeholders. Invite external experts to contribute to a blog series on key issues related to contemporary social development challenges. Amplify the blog series through strategic outreach across digital platforms, newsletters, and social media to ensure broad engagement with diverse audiences.

The forum supports knowledge-sharing and policy dialogue, providing actionable insights for shaping intergovernmental processes leading up to the WSSD2. Link to 2024 edition available