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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
    Inclusive Climate Action in JijigaPledge
    Renewal of the programme to promote human rights for migrant persons in Esteban EcheverriaPledge
    Insight-driven response to homeless migrant and displaced populations in eThekwiniPledge
    Freetown Waste Micro-Enterprise ProjectPledge
    Plan Fuenlabrada: City of PeacePledge
    EMBRACIN Project - Reception of young people in exile Pledge
    Awareness-raising action "Music moves us", part of project "Tú También"Pledge
    MOVE GREEN ProjectPledge
    Africa-Europe Mayors’ Dialogue, Milan-Freetown Partnership on Fashion and Textile IndustriesPledge
    Green Jobs and Just Transition projectPledge
    Welcoming San José Plan 2.0: Moving toward Civic, Economic, Linguistic, and Social Inclusion 2021–2024Pledge
    Providing the Koyefeche settlement with clean water and entrepreneurship support Pledge
    A humanitarian bridge between Barcelona and Ukraine: A new instance for “Ciutat Refugi”Pledge
    We Are All Barranquilla - Opportunities CenterPledge
    Local and Regional Governments’ Pledge for Children Displaced by the Conflict in UkrainePledge
    The school, a beacon of hope for IDP studentsPledge
    Reducing Climate Vulnerability of Displaced Persons in the Praia Nova AreaPledge
    Livelihoods Improvement of Urban Poor Communities Project (LIUPCP)Pledge
    Reducing Climate Vulnerabilities of migrants in Accra Pledge
    ODDyssey Project: Migration makes the world go round!Pledge

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