In a time marked by unparalleled challenges, the need for collective action has never been more critical. Today, the world faces new and powerful forces of division that propagate hatred and intolerance. Terrorism and violent extremism are increasingly targeting the vulnerable and youth, spreading dangerous ideologies. In the most impoverished and least-developed regions, the impacts of climate-related natural disasters exacerbate existing instability, driving forced migration and escalating the risk of conflict.

The obstacles to achieving peace are complex and formidable, and no single nation can overcome them alone. Addressing these challenges requires innovative forms of cooperation and solidarity, beginning at the earliest stages. Only through joint efforts can we hope to build a future where peace and sustainability prevail for all.