The 2018 meeting of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded on Wednesday, following a full day of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), and the continuation of the High-Level General Debate in the afternoon. A Ministerial Declaration was adopted during the closing session on the theme “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies,” after voting on three paragraphs relating to: means of implementation and global partnerships; peace and security; and gender equality. The Ministerial Declaration as a whole was also put to a vote following a request from the US. The Declaration was adopted without any amendments.

The High-level Segment/ Ministerial Meeting of HLPF 2018 on Tuesday included three sessions on Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), where 21 countries presented their reports: Albania, Latvia, Niger, Sudan, Armenia, Ireland, Namibia, Jamaica, State of Palestine, Togo, Bhutan, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Australia, Andorra, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), and Senegal.

In the afternoon, the general debate continued in parallel.

The High-level Segment/ Ministerial Meeting of HLPF 2018 opened on Monday at UN Headquarters in New York. The opening session was followed by two sessions on Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), where 14 countries presented their reports: Ecuador, Kiribati, Lithuania, Mali, Republic of Guinea, Greece, Mexico, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Benin, Cabo Verde, Slovak Republic, Bahrain, Colombia, and Viet Nam. A parallel session in the afternoon included:

• reporting on regional forums;
• an address by the President of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA);
• an introduction to the UN Secretary-General’s reports on ECOSOC’s main theme and thematic discussion; and
• an introduction to the report of the Committee for Development Policy.

A general debate started on Monday afternoon.

HLPF 2018 continued on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York, with sessions on:

• A review of SDG 15 (life on land)
• A review of SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals)
• Leaving no one behind: are we succeeding?
• Wrap-up of the first week

On Thursday morning, HLPF 2018 at UN Headquarters in New York conducted thematic reviews on:

• Implementing the SDGs: lessons from the regions; and
• Perspectives of society: session organized with major groups and other stakeholders.

In the afternoon, the review of SDG implementation continued, with a session on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).

HLPF 2018 continued on Wednesday at UN Headquarters in New York. In the morning, two thematic reviews based on the theme of transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies took place:

• perspectives of small island developing States (SIDS); and
• perspectives of least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), and middle-income countries (MICs).

In the afternoon, the review of SDG implementation continued, with a session on SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities).

The 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) continued on Tuesday at UN Headquarters in New York. In the morning, thematic reviews were held on:

• Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies - building resilience; and
• Advancing science, technology and innovation (STI) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In the afternoon, the review of SDG implementation continued, with a session on SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy).

The 2018 meeting of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convened Monday at UN Headquarters in New York. In the morning, the opening session focused on progress in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A session on implementing the 2030 Agenda for resilient societies followed, with sub-sessions on:

• reviewing progress in achieving the SDGs; and
• better data for sustainable development.

In the afternoon, a review of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) took place.