World Development Information Day

Advancing SDG 6 in the ECE Region: Achievements, Opportunities and Future Pathways – On the Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference. This round table will bring together a variety of stakeholders on the road to the SDG 6 review at the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the global UN 2026 Water Conference. The overarching objective of is to discuss regional priorities across the six Interactive Dialogues of the Water Conference, share success stories and exchange on the next steps at regional level to accelerate the achievement of SDG 6. The session thereby serves as a regional preparatory event for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Globally, the region stands as one of the most advanced regions when it comes to achieving SDG 6 on water and sanitation for all. However, challenges remain, and further efforts need to be made. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn More . Watch the SDG 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION - Regional Forum 2026! Meetings & Events

Ministerial Roundtable 7 : Towards resilient, sustainable and inclusive supply chains and trade logistics and  Global Commodities Forum 2025 . The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Watch the UNCTAD16 - Ministerial Round Table on Supply Chains & Global Commodities Forum 2025! Conferences

   Ministerial Roundtable 5: Strategic priorities and emerging directions for investment and entrepreneurship policy & Ministerial Roundtable 6: Regionalism in a time of uncertainty. The16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme " Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development ". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Sites and Documents:  Ministerial Roundtable 5  &  Ministerial Roundtable 6 . Watch the UNCTAD16 - Ministerial Roundtables (21 October PM)! Conferences

This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. LLDCs are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their reliance on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and water resources. This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. There will be a focus on increasing access to climate finance, developing early warning systems, and implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. The session will emphasize the need for international support in financing climate adaptation and renewable energy projects to help LLDCs build resilience against environmental challenges. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and the  Concept note . Round Table 3: Enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and addressing vulnerability to climate change and disasters in landlocked developing c...

  Trade challenges faced by LLDCs will be addressed, noting that these countries account for a small share of global trade despite comprising a significant portion of the population. LLDCs struggle with high transit costs and complex trade routes, leading to economic vulnerabilities. The round table will discuss the role of trade facilitation agreements, digital trade, and e-commerce as potential solutions. Regional integration will be highlighted as a pathway to improve trade and diversify exports, especially through collaboration with neighboring transit countries and multilateral trade systems. Related Sites and Documents Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Concept note Watch Round Table 2: Seizing the transformative potential of trade, trade facilitation, and regional integration for landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

This session will focus on the challenges that impinge on landlocked developing countries' (LLDCs) economic potential, such as geographical constraints, reliance on primary commodities, and limited access to global markets. The round table will highlight the importance of structural transformation, especially through science, technology, and innovation (STI), as crucial for boosting productivity and economic growth. Agriculture, a key sector in many LLDCs, will be discussed as an area needing diversification and innovation. The panel will emphasize the necessity of building human capacities and entrepreneurship to leverage new technologies for sustainable development. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and the  Concept note . Watch the round Table 1: Structural transformation, diversification, and science, technology and innovation (STI) as drivers of prosperity in landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Confer...