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XDGs 2045: Contributing to the global discourse on the future of sustainable development
Objective
To support preparations for the upcoming intergovernmental discussions on the post-2030 sustainable development framework.
Overview
Introduced by the United Arab Emirates General Secretariat of the National Committee on SDGs at the 2023 World Governments Summit, the Extended Sustainable Development Goals initiative (XDGs 2045) is a forward-looking initiative that brings together governments, international organizations, academia, the private sector and civil society to explore the future of sustainable development beyond 2030. Building on the lessons and progress of the current SDGs, the initiative promotes strategic foresight, international cooperation and inclusive dialogue to anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities, and inform discussions on a more adaptive, resilient and future-ready global development agenda.
Since its launch, XDGs 2045 has evolved through high-level ministerial dialogues, global consultations and annual reports that bring together diverse perspectives on the future of sustainable development. The 2025 report, “Envisioning 2045: Inclusive Pathways to Sustainable Development”, draws on ministerial round tables, the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week dialogue and the XDGs 2045 Global Survey, which gathered perspectives from 55 countries. It identifies five priorities: redefining the SDGs for 2045; future-proofing economies and societies; enhancing global cooperation; accelerating the transition to a new phase of global development; and establishing shared international commitment to the future development agenda.
XDGs 2045 reflects an effort to foster an early and inclusive dialogue on the future of sustainable development. By connecting strategic foresight with high-level dialogue, global consultation and knowledge exchange, the initiative contributes perspectives and evidence that can support future international discussions on development beyond 2030.
Challenges
While no significant implementation challenges have been encountered to date, balancing diverse participation with the need for open and candid dialogue has been an important consideration in implementing this global and multi-stakeholder initiative. To support this, ministerial round tables are held under the Chatham House Rule, allowing key insights to inform the initiative’s outputs without attribution.