World Development Information Day

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. 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...

This event will explore how targeted initiatives like social protection and skills training can help build a more inclusive workforce and advance the 2030 Agenda. In a world facing climate change, conflict, and rapid technological shifts, inclusive and sustainable employment strategies are more urgent than ever. SDG 8 promotes decent work for all, yet many groups still face barriers to entering and thriving in the labor market. Watch the inclusive and Sustainable Jobs: How to Ensure Everyone Can Participate in the Labour Market (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events

    This side-event aims to address barriers faced by women and youth in all their diversity in accessing and equally benefitting from labour markets and entrepreneurial avenues. It will also highlight the role of inclusive trade, showcasing initiatives aiming to foster regional trade to contribute to sustainable development. Discussions at the event will explore policies, institutional and multi-stakeholder strategies to advance SDGs 5 and 8, ensuring productive employment, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Expected outcomes include stronger advocacy, knowledge sharing, policy recommendations, and innovative partnerships to boost women's economic empowerment within the 2030 Agenda. High-level opening (5 min per speaker)Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland Ms. Mayra Jiménez, Minister of Women, Dominican Republic Key note speech Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Moderated panel discussion an...

  General debate (continued)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 the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind " Five Sustainable Devel...

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...

HLPF 2025 Side Event organized by the Permanent Mission of Nepal and co-organized by FAO and UN Women. The side event will serve as a platform to amplify youth-driven solutions and promote inclusive, community-based action toward sustainable agrifood systems . It will emphasize the critical leadership role of young women in shaping development pathways and reinforce the importance of consultative policymaking involving youth to support the advancement of the 2030 Agenda. Framed around the principle of meaningful youth engagement, the event will emphasize the importance of youth leadership , particularly that of young women, in transforming policy into meaningful, community-level impact. The session will begin with a welcome and an opening address framing the discussion on youth-led policymaking, featuring a keynote by UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier. The first segment will highlight the official launch of the youth recommendations paper, with reflecti...

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...

Introduction of the report on the 10-Year Framework of Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns SDG 8 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Decent work and economic growth Production Patterns -What strategies and transformative measures can enhance synergies and minimize trade-offs in achieving SDG 8? 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...

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