World Development Information Day

This dialogue is made possible by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund . With only four years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, countries face mounting pressures, from climate impacts and demographic shifts to widening inequalities and eroding public trust, that threaten to slow or reverse progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet this moment also presents an opportunity to reimagine policy approaches, strengthen social foundations and accelerate transformative change. To support Member States in these efforts, and share new solutions with a wide audience, UN DESA will organize a Global Policy Dialogue to explore how these principles can guide i ntegrated policy solutions to advance the SDGs under review at this year's High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF): SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities a...

Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum 2026 organized by the Permanent Missions of Singapore, Rwanda, and Jamaica to the United Nations, in partnership with the DESA's United Nations Statistics Division under the Data for Now initiative. This high-level side event will bring together ministers, Permanent Representatives, countries presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and key partners to explore how stronger data ecosystems can enable better decisions and accelerate SDG delivery. The discussion will focus on:How robust data ecosystems support effective policymaking, institutional trust, and integrated SDG delivery. The importance of adopting a multi-stakeholder, multi-sectoral, and inclusive approach to address national development needs. Lessons and challenges in digitizing large and diverse data sources, transforming them into official statistics, and building capacity for responsible use of AI to inform policymaking. Priority investments in infrastructure, s...

The State of SIDS Report 2026 will be launched at the HLPF to spotlight the common agendas and actions needed for SIDS to progress the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and accelerate action on SDG targets. Description: The flagship 'State of SIDS Report' will provide a baseline for, and support the implementation of, the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS 2024-2034 (ABAS). The report identifies key challenges, achievements and emerging issues for SIDS in building resilient prosperity. The side event will provide topline messages from the report, a deep dive into progress on securing a safe future for island populations (SDGs 7 and 9), and recommendations for how partners can help SIDS achieve this (SDG17). Participants will reflect on the key challenges, trends and opportunities for collective action to accelerate action towards resilient prosperity in SIDS. This event is hosted by the Government of Tonga and ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initi...

Driving Industrial and Inclusive Economic Transformation: Financing, Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Agricultural and Blue Economy Value Chains (HLPF 2026 Side Event) Watch driving Industrial and Inclusive Economic Transformation: Financing, Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Agricultural and Blue Economy Value Chains (HLPF 2026 Side Event)! Side Events

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social. Small Island Developing States: Strategies for SDG success What measures are required to successfully implement the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS)? What innovative approaches are SIDS using to overcome their unique challenges in achieving the SDG? How can SIDS leverage regional and international partnerships to enhance their sustainable development efforts? The theme of the HLPF will be " Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all ". Five Sustainable Development Goals would be the focus of HLPF 2026 SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promo...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Introduction of the report on the 10-Year Framework of Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns SDG 9 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Industry, innovation and infrastructure What strategies and transformative measures can enhance synergies and minimize trade-offs in achieving SDG 9? How can we strengthen the means of implementation and partnerships to achieve SDG 9? The theme of the HLPF will be " Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all ". Five Sustainable Development Goals would be the focus of HLPF 2026 SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all SDG 9 - Build ...