World Development Information Day

Reports Introduction-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 UN at 80: the role of ECOSOC in leading action for a stronger and more effective multilateral system-As the UN commemorates its 80th anniversary, what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for ECOSOC to reinforce its leadership and core functions? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven. These Voluntary National Reviews, or VNRs, are presented at the HLPF meeting annually in July in New York. The  2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)  will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Counc...

Introduced in 2020, the SDG 6 Special Event takes place annually during the High-level Political Forum giving space for discussion on water-related targets within the SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework. At the mid-point between the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference and the previous UN 2023 Water Conference - which saw over 800 commitments from governments, civil society, and the private sector under the Water Action Agenda - this Special Event will feature a discussion on how the inclusive and collaborative preparatory process driven by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates is building continuity and catalyzing global action for SDG 6 . Water Action Agenda commitment holders will discuss implementation and what enabling environments are needed for innovative solutions. Related Documents:  Agenda  and  SDG 6 and Water Action Agenda Special Event . Economic and Social Council

This side event will highlight how international volunteering helps achieve SDGs by empowering youth, boosting solidarity, and tackling environmental issues, ahead of the 2026 International Year of Volunteers. Related Document: Concept Note . Watch the A sustainable and inclusive solution for the 2030 Agenda: the contribution of international volunteering to the SDGs (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Live Side Events

Watch the Strategies to ensure Sustainable Economic Growth through Disaster Risk Reduction (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

   Voluntary national reviews (VNRs) -Panel 3: El Salvador, Malta, Thailand-Panel 4: Czechia, Israel, Papua New Guinea The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven. These Voluntary National Reviews, or VNRs, are presented at the HLPF meeting annually in July in New York. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven. These Voluntary National Reviews, or VNRs, are presented at the HLPF meeting annually in July in New York. The  2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)  will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment...

General debate (continued)UN@80: Catalyzing Change for Sustainable Development  The  2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)  will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 21 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. The theme of the HLPF will be " Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind " Five Sustainable Development Goals would be the focus of HLPF 2025 SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being SDG 5 - Gender Equality SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 14 - Life Below Water SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals The 2025 HLPF is expected to bring together ministerial and high-level representatives of governments, as well a...

This High-level Side Event co-hosted by the peer learning countries Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand and South Africa will shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of third-time reporters to this year's HLPF. The countries on the panel wish to share their experiences with ambitious VNR reporting and SDG delivery, and thereby motivate next year's cohort of VNR reporting countries to follow suit. The panel discussion also aims to contribute to the considerations for a framework beyond 2030. Related Documents:  Concept Note Watch the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) 10 Years on – Our Common Journey (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

Watch from Silos to Solidarity- reshaping multilateralism for a fairer future (HLPF 2025 Side Event)!

Sustainable, inclusive, science-and evidence-based solutions to individuals, families and communities dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder (HLPF 2025 Side Event). Watch the Sustainable, inclusive, science-and evidence-based solutions to individuals, families and communities dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

This dialogue is made possible by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund. UN DESA will organize a Global Policy Dialogue on the sidelines of HLPF exploring how we can guide integrated policy solutions to advance several of the SDGs under review at this year's High-level Political Forum: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Drawing on the insights of experts including members of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB), the event will feature two high-level panel discussions, interactive polls and audience Q&A. It aims to generate actionable recommendations for governments and stakeholders to help restore trust, expand opportunity and accelerate SDG implementation through inclusive, people-centered policy innovation. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch Accelerating Social Progress to Boost SDG Implementation: A UN DESA Global P...

Ministerial Opening (with accessibility feed) President of ECOSOC; Secretary-General; President of the General Assembly; Keynotes; Youth representative General debate UN@80: Catalyzing Change for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven. These Voluntary National Reviews, or VNRs, are presented at the HLPF meeting annually in July in New York. The  2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)  will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 21 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. The theme of the HLPF will be " Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for th...

Watch the evidence and Science-Based Approaches in Drug Policy, HIV and Health: Good Practices and Windows of Opportunity (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

With less than six years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world must urgently accelerate progress. Energy is key to this: SDG7 on clean and affordable energy is one of the SDGs with the biggest potential for positive impact on the other SDGs. Realising this potential requires approaches and solutions that focus on interlinkages. In recognition of the importance of energy, the UN General Assembly in 2024 extended the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to 2030, renewing the global mandate for coordinated and intensified efforts to achieve SDG7. Against this backdrop, the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will feature the joint launch of two pivotal knowledge products: • Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 - the global dashboard on energy progress, and • SDG7 Policy Briefs in Support of the HLPF 2025 - this year's compilation of SDG7 Policy Briefs focuses on interlinkages with SDG3 (Health), SDG5 (Gender Equality), SDG8 (Decent Wo...

 On the Road to Doha: From HLPF 2025 to the Second World Summit for Social Development (HLPF 2025 Side Event). On the Road to Doha: From HLPF 2025 to the Second World Summit for Social Development (HLPF 2025 Side Event) Side Events

Side event on 'Advancing Evidence-Based Solutions for Drowning Prevention in Fisheries and the Blue Economy' in the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum.  The event will highlight global drowning prevention actions with a focus on fisheries, the blue economy and aquatic based livelihoods; demonstrate how drowning prevention advances the Sustainable Development Goals under review; and support preparations for the Global Drowning Prevention Strategy and World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July) Related Sites and Documents:  Invitation . Watch advancing Evidence-Based Solutions for Drowning Prevention in Fisheries and the Blue Economy (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

Focusing on the current state of clean energy development in the Global South and the challenges and opportunities it presents , this side event aims to promote lasting, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in the region through clean energy developmen t, create full and productive employment opportunities, strengthen cooperation with international partners, revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, and share successful cases and innovative models. Related Sites and Documents:  Agenda  and  Concept Note . Watch the (Part 1) Advancing Energy Transition in the Global South: Fostering Sustainable Economic Growth and Building Strategic Partnerships (HLPF Side Event)! Economic and Social Council

  Remarks to the press by Mr. Bob Rae, President of the Economic and Social Council, on the importance of the 2025 High-level Political Forum. Watch the Press Briefing: Bob Rae (ECOSOC) on the importance of the High-level Political Forum 2025! Press Conferences Press Briefing: Bob Rae (ECOSOC) on the importance of the High-level Political Forum 2025

  A Pathway to SDG 5: Timor-Leste's Model for Coordinated GBV Prevention and Response (HLPF 2025 Side Event). The side event will bring together representatives from government, development partners, civil society organizations, academia and professionals working collaboratively to prevent and response gender-based violence, and to accelerate gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Pathway to SDG 5: Timor-Leste's Model for Coordinated GBV Prevention and Response (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events