Conference Declaration Conference Declaration
After six conferences organized by IAUD in Japan since 2002, we have come together here in Bangkok for the 7th International conference for Universal Design 2019, to have serious and informed discussions on our theme:
“Universal Design and Sustainable Development”.
Universal Design is more than the designing of products, environments and services. It has a vital role in designing future societies that are both inclusive and sustainable. In Thailand, the sustainability challenge is starkly clear as the nation shifts from a rural to an urban society and where there is a significant opportunity to model inclusive economic development.
At the same time, we are distressed by the adverse tides of division and exclusion gaining ground in today’s world. We will therefore strive to join together against the global waves of intolerance, seek equity, celebrate diversity, and bring all our combined forces to bear against these negative threats.
This Conference will expand new links and networks in Asian countries and with other parts of the world and lead us to richer dialogues to create societies for all based on celebrating human diversity.
The working sessions evidenced that UD has a fundamental role to play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. We therefore commit our empathy, passion and experience to realizing these goals.
Let this conviction be our Conference Declaration.
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