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Sustainable development

Cross-cutting theme in the Global Compact for Migration 

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) is based on a set of cross-cutting and interdependent guiding principles. This page provides resources for the guiding principle of Sustainable Development

“The Global Compact is rooted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and builds upon its recognition that migration is a multidimensional reality of major relevance for the sustainable development of countries of origin, transit and destination, which requires coherent and comprehensive responses. Migration contributes to positive development outcomes and to realizing the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially when it is properly managed. The Global Compact aims to leverage the potential of migration for the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the impact this achievement will have on migration in the future” (GCM, 2018: para. 15) 

Migration is a cross-cutting issue, relevant to all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Out of the 17 Goals, 10 contain targets and indicators that align with migration or mobility. The GCM recognizes that when properly managed, migration contributes to positive development outcomes. The GCM’s 23 objectives, commitments and subsequent actions therefore provide a robust framework to support governments and other actors to achieve the migration dimensions of the SDGs. The adoption of the GCM and the creation of the UN Network on Migration presents a significant opportunity to leverage the positive relationship between migration and development to achieve the 2030 Agenda. This in turn will ensure that migration is an integral aspect of all development efforts. 

 

Sustainable Development in the text of the Global Compact 

The guiding principle of Sustainable Development is also mentioned in the following sections of the GCM: 

  • Preamble, para. 2 and 6 
  • Vision and Guiding Principles, para. 8, 10, 12 and 15
  • Objective 1, para. 17(d): Collect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence -based policies
  • Objective 2, para. 18(a)(b)(d): Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
  • Objective 19, para. 35c): Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
  • Objective 20, para. 36(a): Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
  • Objective 21, para. 37(h): Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration
  • Objective 23, para. 39(b): Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration
  • Implementation, para. 42 
  • Follow-up and Review, para. 49  

The Global Compact for Migration (GCM) report is available in AR, ZH, EN, FR, RU, ES.

    Contents using this term
    TitleTypeCreated
    Implement and monitor the Municipal Plan of Policies for the Immigrant Population 2021-2024Pledge
    Establishment of a cross-city Taskforce on Migrant InclusionPledge
    International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) Events
    2023 SDG SummitEvents
    MobileRemit AfricaPractice Repository
    How Mexico City is Preparing for Inclusive GrowthResource
    Sesiones de formación de periodistas en migración, medio ambiente y cambio climáticoPractice Repository
    Kenya National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM): County Outreach ProgramPractice Repository
    Unidad de Migración del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Practice Repository
    Climate mobility and labour migration in a just transitionEvents
    Partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities of human mobility in the context of changing climate and disastersEvents
    Strengthening action on climate change and human mobility: building synergies, coordinating actionsEvents
    Derechos Políticos de personas migrantes: experiencia del Consejo Municipal de Migrantes en el municipio de San Pablo Practice Repository
    World Bank Innovation Challenge on Jobs & MigrationEvents
    Estrategia para aumentar la inscripción de migrantes en el Sistema Único de Salud (SUS)Practice Repository
    Experiencias de Programas Educativos del Centro Plurinacional de Educación Alternativa a Distancia CEPEADPractice Repository
    MICIC Repository of PracticesResource
    HABITABLE: Linking Climate Change, Habitability and Social Tipping Points: Scenarios for Climate MigrationProjects
    Human Mobility in the context of Environmental and Climate Change: Assessing current and recommended practices for analysis within DTMResource
    Migration Profiles RepositoryResource

    *References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).