World Development Information Day

 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...

The SIDS Centre of Excellence : will present a new SIDS-led institutional platform designed to implement the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and advance the 2030 Agenda through high-quality, interoperable data and coordinated partnerships. The session will showcase early SIDS Data Hubs and Country Map Portfolios and convene governments, multilateral institutions, and partners in a solutions‑oriented dialogue focused on practical models and pathways to translate national priorities into scalable, evidence-based programmes. Ms. Ashaki Goodwin, Director of Government Affairs, PVBLIC Foundation H.E. Dr. Walton Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations H.E. Mr. Viliami Va'inga Tōnē, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations Watch the SIDS Centre of Excellence: Building Integrated Data and Infrastructure for Scalable SDG Partnerships! 01:35:18 Side Events

   On the 80th anniversary of the signing of the charter of the United Nations, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) convenes a Global Policy Dialogue, " Charting New Directions: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Development. " Here, members of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) will explore different avenues for achieving and maintaining inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking development towards and beyond 2030. In three thematic panels, leading experts will share insights on reimagining economics to foster social inclusion , identify emerging trends that will shape the decades ahead, and envision the future of sustainable development in light of global transformations . The event seeks to showcase how global cooperation can accelerate progress, strengthen resilience, and ensure that no one is left behind. This dialogue is made possible by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund . Related Sites and Documents:...