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UAN-ECOSOC develops Indigenous-informed recommendations on sustainability, health, and economic justice while promoting cultural sovereignty in global governance. The organization bridges Indigenous nations, nation-states, and NGOs through high-level dialogues on land rights and regenerative economies...
The supreme decision-making body. Specialized Commissions – Focused on areas like environment, sacred sciences, and economic empowerment. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Wisdom – A consultative body for traditional leaders and knowledge keepers
In a world facing climate collapse and cultural erosion, Indigenous peoples hold the keys to humanity's survival. UAN-ECOSOC ensures their voices shape global systems—not as stakeholders, but as sovereign partners. Join us in rebalancing the world...
The UAN Economic and Social Council (UAN-ECOSOC) is the central platform for Indigenous-led sustainable development, cultural preservation, and global policy dialogue.
The Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the UAN system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.
UAN-ECOSOC advances sustainable development through three interconnected dimensions, each informed by Indigenous worldviews and traditional ecological knowledge.
UAN-ECOSOC operates through a traditional Indigenous governance model that emphasizes consensus-building, Elder wisdom, and collective decision-making.
UAN ECOSOC oversees a complex ecosystem of subsidiary bodies, composed of regional commissions, functional commissions and expert bodies, standing committees and ad hoc bodies. The Council is entrusted to guide and coordinate the work of its subsidiary and related bodies. It thus has an influence on a wide remit of the work of the UAN system on development.
Annual gathering of Elders, leaders, and policymakers to address urgent global challenges through Indigenous wisdom and traditional solutions.
A living archive of endangered Indigenous traditions, languages, and practices, preserved through AI and blockchain technology for future generations.
Protecting biodiversity through Indigenous stewardship, combining traditional land management with modern conservation science.
Promotes the work of subsidiary bodies of UAN ECOSOC and the UAN system to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Strengthens coordination of UAN humanitarian efforts.
Provides overall guidance for UAN funds and programmes.
Reviews reports of UAN ECOSOC subsidiary and expert bodies; promotes UAN system coordination on development issues; and considers special country or regional concerns.
Reviews trends and progress in development cooperation.
Discusses science, technology and innovation cooperation around thematic areas for the implementation of the sustainable development goals, congregating all relevant stakeholders to actively contribute in their area of expertise.
Brings youth voices into discussions on global policy-making on development issues of the day.
Encourages collaboration among Governments, businesses and foundations, non-governmental organizations, academia and Parliamentarians.