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(5th meeting) High-Level Political Forum 2026.

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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. 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...

(4th meeting) High-Level Political Forum 2026.

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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. 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 ...

AI for Social Inclusion: Opportunities, Risks, and Policy Priorities (HLPF Side Event).

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This event explores how countries can leverage AI for social inclusion and economic opportunity, while designing and implementing policies that protect citizens from economic, social, informational, and political harms. As AI is rapidly transforming economies and societies, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and important social challenges. On the one hand, AI can support inclusive economic and social development by increasing productivity and fostering innovation, improving access to health and other social services, and providing new channels for political participation. On the other hand, the absence of inclusive AI policies and regulation risks widening socio economic divides, reinforcing structural biases, and amplifying mis- and disinformation. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the AI for Social Inclusion: Opportunities, Risks, and Policy Priorities (HLPF Side Event)! Side Events

(3rd meeting) High-Level Political Forum 2026.

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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. Accelerating SDG achievement in African countries, LDCs LLDCs and MICs What policies and frameworks can ignite economic growth and support long-term sustainable development in African countries, LDCs and LLDCs?  What needs to be done to implement the outcome of the LLDC Conference? What innovative public-private partnership models can be developed to mobilize and expand financing for SDG initiatives in African countries, LDCs and LLDCs?  What strategies can be implemented to ensure inclusive and equitable progress towards the SDGs in MICs?  What are some successful case studies of MICs making significant progress towards the SDGs, and what lessons can be learned from them? The theme of the HLPF will be " Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goa...

(2nd meeting) High-Level Political Forum 2026.

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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. SDG 7 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Affordable and clean energy What approaches and actions are needed to achieve sustainable energy for all? How can we strengthen the means of implementation and partnerships to achieve SDG 7? 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, ...

Press Conference: UN Deputy Secretary-General and UN DESA on the Launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026.

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Hybrid press briefing on the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026, which will be launched by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, along with UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua and Acting Director of the Statistics Division in the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Shantanu Mukherjee. The annual report reviews progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development utilizing the latest available data and estimates assessing progress on each Goal and its associated targets. Prepared by UN DESA in collaboration with more than 50 international and regional organizations, the report aims to serve as a foundational resource by providing the latest data and evidence for developing recommendations and solutions to advance progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Related Sites and Documents:  Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Website  & the  Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 w...

(1st meeting) High-Level Political Forum 2026.

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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...