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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. Opening: President of ECOSOC; Presentation of the Secretary-General's report on progress towards the SDGs SDG 6 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Water and sanitation Which obstacles are hindering the implementation of SDG 6? What comprehensive integrated policies and specific measures can accelerate its achievement? How can the interlinkages with other goals be fully leveraged? How can we strengthen the means of implementation and partnerships to achieve SDG 6? 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 acce...

The SDG 16 Conference 2026 on "Driving transformation and coordinated action for sustainable development " held on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Second panel session: Peace, justice and effective institutions: the transformative impact of SDG 16 Third panel session: Partnerships and collective action to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies Closing of the conference The SDG 16 Conference provides a global platform for all SDG 16 stakeholders - including governments, the UN system, intergovernmental organizations, academia and civil society - to address the transformative contribution SDG 16 can make in accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its outcomes inform reviews of progress at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) as well as other intergovernmental processes. Related Sites and Documents:  SDG16 Conference website . Watch (Part 2) SDG 16 Conference 2026! Meetings ...

The SDG 16 Conference 2026 on "Driving transformation and coordinated action for sustainable development" held on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. High-Level Opening First panel session: Stocktaking progress on SDG 16 and presentation of the 2026 civil society declaration on SDG 16+ The SDG 16 Conference provides a global platform for all SDG 16 stakeholders - including governments, the UN system, intergovernmental organizations, academia and civil society - to address the transformative contribution SDG 16 can make in accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its outcomes inform reviews of progress at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) as well as other intergovernmental processes. Related Sites and Documents:  SDG16 Conference website . Watch the (Part 1) SDG 16 Conference 2026! Live Meetings & Events

The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Improving UNDS Governance, oversight and coordination among Governing bodies, including Executive Boards, with ECOSOC at the core Closing (with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres) The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member ...

The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Dialogue with Host Governments, RCs and UNCTs: Tailoring support for countries across the system and supporting delivery, in the context of UN80 recommendations The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholder...

The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Leveraging means of implementation: data, innovation, and financing for the SDGs UN system evaluations The OAS meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholders to review progress in the implementation of mandates contained in the quadrennial comprehensive policy review (Q...