Population ageing is one of the single most important phenomena of our time with its wide-ranging challenges as well as opportunities. The UNECE works to implement the United Nations' policy framework on ageing in the region. Since 2008, UNECE Working Group on Ageing is providing an intergovernmental platform for these activities.

Key documents:

2012 Vienna Ministerial Declaration
(ENG - FRE - RUS - GER - SRB)

2007 León Ministerial Declaration
(ENG - FRE - RUS - SPA)

2002 Regional Implementation Strategy
(ENG - FRE - RUS)

2002 Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
(A/CONF.197/9)