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Side event entitled " Humanity at the Center: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water–Energy–Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action " This event explores how global citizenship, ethical AI, and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus can accelerate the SDGs. Youth present AI-driven solutions developed through global collaboration, followed by an expert panel on human-centered AI and cross-sector partnerships. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note  &  Register . Humanity at the Center: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water–Energy–Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action (HLPF 2026 Side Event) Economic and Social Council

   The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Strengthening alliances for SDG implementation: multi stakeholder engagement for the 2030 Agenda How can we apply the insights gained from the work of MGoS to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs? What strategies can we adopt to bolster the engagement of MGoS in ensuring the successful implementation, follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda? 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 ...

 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 ". SDG 11 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Sustainable cities and communities How can we accelerate action towards implementation of SDG 11 How can we strengthen the means of implementation and partnerships to achieve SDG 11? 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 Deve...

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...