World Development Information Day

An overview of financial trends and flows across the UN system. The UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), in partnership with the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, is pleased to announce the 2026 release and NY launch event of ' Financing the UN Development System: Keeping the Promise' . The 12th edition in the 'Financing' series, the report offers a comprehensive overview of financial trends and flows across the UN system. Watch Financing the UN Development System: Keeping the Promise! 01:23:34 Meetings & Events

This side event of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly will gather government representatives, media professionals, civil society members, international organizations, and other stakeholders for a global dialogue and collaborative action on this critical challenge, drawing on both African and global experiences. Related Sites and Documents:  Event Brief . Watch advancing Information Integrity: Global Learning Through African Experiences! 01:17:28 Side Events

The meeting will focus on using knowledge to anticipate risks, adapt strategies in real time, and strengthen future resilience. Watch the knowledge as a Crisis Compass: Anticipate, Adapt, Advance! 01:41:05 Meetings & Events

The annual SDG Moment – convened by Secretary-General as mandated under General Assembly Resolution 74/4 — highlights inspiring action on the Sustainable Development Goals . It showcases stories of transformation from communities, countries, and regions driving change across the various goals . The event will bring together a constellation of transformative global and national efforts and discuss how progress can be accelerated, even in the face of growing global challenges . Opening Segment: Reflections by the Secretary General and the President of the General Assembly Dialogue Segment (Together, We Can Do It: Leading The Way to 2030): Messages from World Leaders, Leaders' Dialogue and Multi-stakeholder Dialogues Call to Action Segment (Bridging Divides And Unlocking Possibilities): Reflections by SDG champions Closing Segment: Reflections by the President ECOSOC & Deputy Secretary General The message of this year's SDG Moment is clear: no country, institution, business o...

   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 Secretary-General's reports on the theme of HLPF and ECOSOC, and on long-term impact of current trends on the realization of the SDGs; Introduction of the report of the Committee on Development Policy General debate Way forward to 2030 and beyond What are the likely impacts of current global trends on the achievement of the SDGs? As we approach the milestone year of 2030, how can countries and stakeholders effectively accelerate progress on sustainable development up to and beyond 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 wat...

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Transformation from the ground up: Acting at local level What innovative strategies are local communities employing to progress towards achieving the SDGs? What are some successful examples of local SDG implementation that can be replicated in other regions?Adoption of the Ministerial Declaration Conclusion of the High-Level Segment 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 sustainabl...