The Montpellier Declaration and the Youth Summit on Peace and a Sustainable Future

The 2024 Youth Summit on Peace and a Sustainable Future, which took place in Montpellier, France, represented a major advance in international peacebuilding initiatives. Taking place in Montpellier, this summit provided a platform for young leaders worldwide to engage in discussions, resulting in the Montpellier Declaration where youth from more than 40 countries came together to advocate for peace, dialogue, and sustainable development. Based on UN Security Council Resolution 2250, which recognizes the important role of youth in preventing conflicts and building peace, this statement underscores the dedication of young individuals to actively contribute to promoting change and peace. It outlines five essential foundations for action: involvement, safeguarding, stopping, collaborations, and disengagement/reintegration of young people in areas affected by conflict. This statement represents the dedication of youthful leaders to the promotion of peace, tackling urgent issues, and promoting the involvement of youth in peace negotiations globally.