High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development – HLPF
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the United Nations’ main forum for addressing the global sustainable development agenda. The HLPF meets under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) every year, and under the auspices of the UNGA every four years.
In September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit adopted “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” a package that includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, 169 targets, and a framework for follow-up and review of implementation. The 2030 Agenda calls on the HLPF to take on a central role in the follow-up and review process at the global level, to carry out voluntary state-led national reviews, and to provide a platform for partnerships.
Established in July 2013 by UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 67/290, the HLPF is one of the main outcomes of the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), replacing the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD).
Events
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High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026)
With less than four years until the 2030 Agenda’s deadline, government representatives and civil society leaders will meet at the UN as 36 countries will present progress reports on implementing the SDGs.
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025
Despite convening against a backdrop of enormous global disruption, most delegations at the HLPF agreed now is not the time to abandon ideals, but to double down on solidarity and commit to enhancing implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
Summit of the Future
Acknowledging the multilateral system is broken, many speakers said with slow progress or regression on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Summit should be seen as a last-ditch effort to turn the tide and reimagine a system of global governance that works for all.
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2024)
Against a troubling geopolitical backdrop, the annual session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will convene under the theme “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises" while 38 countries will present SDG progress reports.
UN Summits Week 2023
Marking the halfway point to the 2030 Agenda, the SDG Summit and the Climate Ambition Summit aim to provide renewed impetus for accelerating the pace of change in the fields of sustainable development and climate action, respectively.
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2023)
Participants acknowledged that at the mid-point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we are offtrack. They called on everyone to rally in the second half to achieve the Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, overcoming the setbacks caused by climate change, conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and debt.
Global Expert Group Meeting in preparation of the SDG 7 review at the HLPF 2023
If the current trend continues, nearly two billion people will still lack access to clean cooking by 2030. Experts gave proposals for moving forward on this target and others that make up the keystone Sustainable Development Goal on affordable and clean energy.
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2022)
“Our world is in deep trouble—and so too are the Sustainable Development Goals,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, setting the tone for this year’s review of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at a time of significant international crisis, uncertainty, and upheaval.
SDG Moment 2021
Calls for transformational and generational change to realize the Sustainable Development Goals permeated the day-long virtual gathering, which featured a refreshing new format.
2021 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021)
“Let us renew our determination to build a strong, sustainable, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic, and to take decisive action together to defeat the climate crisis and keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.