High-Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council, 38th plenary meeting

The HLPF will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.

• Video Length: 01:56:01
• Production Date: 16 July 2026
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Subject Topical: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS; FORUM; 2030 AGENDA
• MAMS Id: 3609417
• Parent Id: 3607198
• Alternate Title: MTG ECOSOC HL POLITICAL FORUM 38 PLENARY 16 JUL 2026 PM

Description

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 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 Development

The Forum will convene ministers and high-level representatives of Member States, alongside a broad cross-section of participants from the United Nations system and stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector. Discussions will focus on policies and actions to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals.

36 countries will present their VNRs at the 2026 HLPF: Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Switzerland, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uruguay.

Statements delivered:

• Panellst
• Panelist
• Lead Discussant
• Mexico
• Thailand
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Finland

Related Sites and Documents

HLPF 2026 website