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The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Voluntary national reviews 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, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development The Forum will convene ministers and high-level representatives of Mem...

The Forum brings together local, regional, and national governments, alongside United Nations leadership and key stakeholders, in a high-level, action-oriented dialogue focused on accelerating SDG delivery. The 2026 Local and Regional Governments Forum (LRGF) stands as a key political space of the self-organized constituency of LRGs within the multilateral system. With the 2030 horizon fast approaching and discussions on how Member States will advance sustainable development by 2030 and beyond gaining traction, the LRGF provides a platform to move decisively from recognition to implementation, by translating commitments into concrete mechanisms, partnerships, and financing solutions that enable local action at scale. In this context, the Forum will also contribute to advancing and informing the UN Local2030 Coalition High Impact Initiative on SDG Localization, including by feeding local and regional perspectives, practices, and evidence into its reporting and follow-up processes - w...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Messages from the UN Environment Assembly Regional perspectives on SDG implementation What strategies can be used to mobilize regional action and leverage regional frameworks to support countries in ensuring acceleration for SDG achievement? Voluntary national reviews 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, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 11 - Make cities and h...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Voluntary national reviews. 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, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development The Forum will convene ministers and high-level representatives ...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. General debate Delivering better: accelerating urgent and transformative action to achieve the SDGs by 2030. 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, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustaina...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Ministerial Opening President of ECOSOC; Keynote address; Secretary-General; President of the General Assembly; Youth representative General debate Delivering better: accelerating urgent and transformative action to achieve the SDGs by 2030. 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, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive,...