Croatia's candidacy for membership in the UN ECOSOC 2026 - 2028

CROATIA’S PRIORITIES

Accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs

Address financing gaps
Strengthen engagement with International Financial Institutions and Multilateral Development Banks
Follow up to FfD4
Share best practices and lessons learned in implementing Agenda 2030 and its SDGs on national levels

Strengthen ECOSOC evidence-based, innovative and actionable policy guidance

Strengthen policy coherence and outcomes across ECOSOC segments and subsidiary bodies
Contribute to the implementation of 2024 QCPR
Adapt to new and emerging challenges through strengthened science policy interface for evidence-based decision making

Build momentum for the 2027 SDG Summit and agenda beyond 2030

Encourage evidence and data-based discussions on lessons learned from the 2030 Agenda
Identify new challenges for post-2030 development framework arising from new economic and geopolitical realities

Implement provisions from the Pact for the Future related to ECOSOC

Forge stronger ties with the Peacebuilding Commission

Address needs of countries in fragile and conflict situations through identifying socio-economic and environmental root causes of conflict
Strengthen linkages between peace, development and humanitarian efforts to enhance prevention, sustain peace and development

Strengthen partnerships with regional organizations and stakeholders

Utilize the expertise of regional organizations and stakeholders to inform global policies and strategies
Encourage more structured dialogues and engagement with stakeholders

CROATIA’S EXPERIENCE TO DATE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORK OF THE ECOSOC

2022-24 (VP and Chair of the Humanitarian Segment)

Prioritized synergies among the three pillars of the UN
Promoted the peace, development and humanitarian nexus
Chaired the 2024 Humanitarian Affairs Segment
Contributed to strengthening ECOSOC policy and decision-making role
Contributed to strengthening ties with IFIs and promoting their reform
Promoted One Health
Promoted youth as agents for accelerating SDG implementation
Presented 2nd VNR showcasing Croatia’s experience and lessons learned in implementing SDGs
Contributed to identifying socio-economic and environmental root causes of conflict
As a Chair and Vice-chair of the PBC, further strengthened cooperation between ECOSOC and the PBC

2013-15

Prioritized accelerated implementation of the Millennium Development Goals
Contributed to the integration of all three dimensions of sustainable development
Contributed to mainstreaming gender in the work of ECOSOC
Supported and contributed to the development of the post-2015 development agenda
Enhanced integration among SDGs

2000-02 (Senior VP - 2001 and President - 2002)

Established the first advisory group on Guinea Bissau - precursor to the Peacebuilding Commission
Contributed to raising awareness of connection between peace, development and human rights
Increased interest in investing in health and improving health services
Prioritized financing for development through actively contributing to the Monterrey Consensus as a member of the Bureau of the first FfD Conference
Contributed to strengthening education for development through dialogues, ministerial roundtables and think pieces