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Introduction The Chiangmai Global Governance Forum (CGGF), held on January 13-15, 2025, in Chiangmai, Thailand, was organised by the Asia Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development (APSD), Asia Development Alliance (ADA), International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS/MIEC) Pax Romana, and the International Youth Training Center (IYTC). The forum brought together civil society organisations (CSOs), experts, and stakeholders to address global challenges, evaluate global meeting outcomes, and strategise collaborative solutions. Key themes included Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate justice, human rights, and economic equity. This report synthesises insights from forum discussions, presentations, and supporting documents to provide actionable recommendations. 1. Core Themes and Objectives 1.1 Economic Justice and Debt Crisis The forum highlighted the urgent need for equitable economic systems to address the debt crisis plaguing many Global South countries: 1.2 Climate Justice COP29 outcomes underscored systemic challenges in achieving equitable climate finance: 1.3 Human Rights and Civic Space The forum highlighted the critical importance of preserving civic space and safeguarding human rights: 1.4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress on SDGs remains uneven, with significant gaps in localisation efforts and data collection: 1.5 Youth Empowerment and Regional Cooperation ASEAN’s youth-focused initiatives were recognised as pivotal to addressing regional and global challenges: 2. Key Outputs and Outcomes 2.1 Global Advocacy Calendar for 2025 A unified advocacy calendar was developed to align CSO efforts across major global events, including: 2.2 Pax Jubilee Campaign 2025-2027 This campaign focuses on: 2.3 Advocacy and Mobilization Tools 3. Challenges Identified 4. Recommendations for Future Action 4.1 Institutional Reforms 4.2 Climate Justice 4.3 Strengthening Human Rights 4.4 Youth and Community Empowerment 5. Conclusion The Chiangmai Global Governance Forum reaffirmed the importance of collaboration, inclusivity, and systemic reform in addressing global challenges. By fostering partnerships, amplifying marginalised voices, and championing transformative policies, the forum set a strong foundation for impactful actions in 2025 and beyond. Continued solidarity, proactive engagement, and accountability will be critical in realising the shared goals of peace, justice, and sustainability.