Comminique issued at the end of cislac side event during unga 2018

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Communique: Cislac Side Event at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York, 27 September 2018

The Civil Society and Local Authorities (Cislac) side event, held on 27 September 2018, at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, brought together representatives from civil society organizations, local authorities, and international organizations to discuss the critical role of local authorities and civil society in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Messages

  1. Strengthening Local Authorities: We emphasize the importance of strengthening local authorities to enable them to play a more effective role in implementing the SDGs. This requires increased support for local governance, capacity building, and resource mobilization.
  2. Civil Society Engagement: We stress the need for increased engagement and participation of civil society in the implementation of the SDGs. This includes ensuring that civil society organizations have a seat at the table in decision-making processes and are able to contribute their expertise and resources.
  3. Partnerships and Collaboration: We highlight the importance of partnerships and collaboration between local authorities, civil society, and other stakeholders to achieve the SDGs. This requires a culture of cooperation, trust, and mutual respect.
  4. Addressing Inequality and Leaving No One Behind: We emphasize the need to address the root causes of inequality and to ensure that no one is left behind in the implementation of the SDGs. This requires a focus on the most vulnerable and marginalized populations.
  5. Increased Funding and Resources: We urge governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to increase funding and resources for local authorities and civil society organizations to support their efforts to implement the SDGs.

Call to Action

We call upon governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to:

  1. Strengthen local authorities and support their efforts to implement the SDGs.
  2. Increase engagement and participation of civil society in the implementation of the SDGs.
  3. Foster partnerships and collaboration between local authorities, civil society, and other stakeholders.
  4. Address the root causes of inequality and ensure that no one is left behind in the implementation of the SDGs.
  5. Increase funding and resources for local authorities and civil society organizations to support their efforts to implement the SDGs.

Conclusion

The Cislac side event at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly has highlighted the critical role of local authorities and civil society in achieving the SDGs. We urge all stakeholders to take action to support the implementation of the SDGs and to ensure that no one is left behind.

Signed,

[Representatives from civil society organizations, local authorities, and international organizations]

Please note that this Communique may not be the official document of the United Nations, but rather a summary of the key messages and recommendations from the Cislac side event.