The UN Statistical Commission ended earlier this month, but the conversations remain essential as we move toward #HLPF.
#AI readiness, #SDG data gaps, funding shocks, and #BeyondGDP were all on the table
We have broken down what mattered most at #UN57SC:
https://medium.com/p/6110dde9bd39
36 countries will present Voluntary National Reviews (#VNRs) at #HLPF 2026.
Most are returning for their 3rd review, while Togo and Uruguay reach their 5th.
Nearly all UN Member States have now reported at least once (all but Haiti, Myanmar and the US).
https://hlpf.un.org/2026/vnrs
🟡 Day 2⃣ of our #UCLGMeets Retreat 2026 is about to start!
✨ The day will focus on the 100 Days of Local Multilateralism: a strategic cycle aligning #WUF13, #Tangier2026, the review of 10 years of the New Urban Agenda & the #HLPF into one shared political roadmap toward 2030.
At the #UNGA informal consultations of the #ECOSOC and #HLPF review process, Latvia underlined the importance of this moment.
With just four years until 2030, the review presents an opportunity to enhance efficiency and drive progress toward the #SDGs.
For those tracking progress and accountability on the #SDGs:
Use the UN SDG Editorial Calendar to plan analysis around milestones like the High-level Political Forum, UN General Assembly week, and key observances.
www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/s...
#HLPF #UNGA #SDGs
I am pleased to announce the 35 countries that will present their Voluntary National Reviews- #VNRs at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development- #HLPF. These reviews will reflect our shared commitment to advancing the #SDGs. bit.ly/42ZSPOB #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda
📘 The 10th #VNR Synthesis Report is out!
At the #HLPF 2025, 35 countries presented their reviews—bringing the total to 402 since 2016.
#VNRs play a key role in monitoring progress, fostering learning, and advancing action on the #SDGs.
👉 bit.ly/4nZilvr
🤝 Productive bilateral meeting
ITUC GS Luc Triangle met with H.E. Mr Lok Bahadur Thapa, Ambassador of Nepal to the UN & President of ECOSOC.
The focus:
🔹 ITUC’s role in the UN & ECOSOC development mandate
🔹 Priorities for UN processes
#UNGA80 #UNGA #2030Agenda #HLPF #CSW #WorldSocialSummit
#GWLVoices M Isabel de Saint Malo, former Vice President of Panama, highlights both the progress & barriers for women entrepreneurs in Panama, with access to financing remaining one of the most critical challenges.
www.gwlvoices.org/resources/th...
#GenderEquality #HLPF #FinancingForDevelopment
It's been a busy season for the #UHC movement, with #FfD4 and the #HLPF. But there’s still plenty to do, especially for the #UNGA. Read our newsletter for details on what we've been up to and key upcoming events, including opportunities for engagement!
👉https://bit.ly/UHC2030Sept2025Newsletter
Panelists at Better Data for Better Lives event
Participants in discussion at the Better Data for Better Lives event
Participants listening to panelists at the Better Data for Better Lives event
Participants in discussion at the Better Data for Better Lives event
📊 At #HLPF side-event in July, GEDA brought together a diverse group to discuss #GenderEnvironmentData for inclusive & #SustainableDevelopment. Participants stressed the importance of evidence in making a case for reform & affirmed that communities impacted by climate crises are agents of change.
🌍 In July, cooperatives gained high-level exposure at the United Nations from #CoopsDay at UNHQ to dedicated #HLPF sessions, a Ministerial Declaration, and India’s special event.
Read more 👉 ica.coop/en/newsroom/...
Background photo of the UNHQ in New York. Text in middle, "HLPF 2025 Recap. July 14–23, 2025." Pathfinders logo on top middle.
🤔 How can we achieve #SDG16+ (peaceful, just, equal, and inclusive societies)?
🚀 At this year’s #HLPF, we showcased concrete lessons and results in advancing this agenda. Check out our latest newsletter for highlights from these contributions 💡
mailchi.mp/sdg16/hlpf-2025
#SDG16Plus #GlobalGoals
🌍 In July, the @unsdsn.org united science, policy and partnerships at #HLPF2025 through a series of events.
📖 Read the full recap: www.unsdsn.org/news/sdsn-at...
#HLPF #ScienceDay #GlobalGoals #SDGs
Background photo of the UNHQ in New York. Text in middle, "HLPF 2025 Recap. July 14–23, 2025." Pathfinders logo on top middle.
🔗 Although #SDG16 was not formally under review at this year’s #HLPF2025, its strong interlinkages with other #SDGs were evident.
🕊️ At #HLPF, @sdg16.plus showcased concrete lessons and results in advancing peaceful, just, equal, and inclusive societies.
Full recap 🔽
mailchi.mp/sdg16/hlpf-2025
🌎 Last month, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) hosted an #HLPF2025 side event, spotlighting how Amazonian ecosystems & human health are deeply connected, and why protecting them is vital to the #SDGs.
Couldn't tune in? Watch the recording 👉 youtu.be/1j69DGRPr80?...
#GlobalGoals #HLPF #Amazon
At #HLPF, we were pleased to meet with the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP) to discuss multilateralism, professional training and international cooperation.
We look forward to working together to provide spaces for innovative and impactful development solutions. @unsdsn.org
Earlier this month, our Climate & Energy team was at #HLPF, co-hosting two side events with #GEIDCO on advancing the energy transition in the Global South.
Watch the recordings 👇
#CleanEnergy #GlobalSouth #EnergyTransition
Auf dem jährlichen #HLPF in New York berichten UN-Mitgliedsstaaten regelmäßig über ihren Beitrag zur Erreichung der #SDG – in diesem Jahr war auch Deutschland wieder an der Reihe. Unser Vorstandsvorsitzender Michael Herbst war bei der Präsentation des Berichts vor Ort. Wie fällt sein Fazit aus?
UN assembly room during the High Level Political Forum 2025
At this year's #HLPF, the @ilo has called for urgent investment in #DecentWork to speed up progress on #SDG8, which focuses on inclusive growth, employment, and decent work for all: www.ilo.org/resource/new...
#GlobalGoals
Misereor-Kollegin Helena Raspe resümiert ernüchternd vom #HLPF High Level Political Forum in New York:
Global sieht es düster aus. Aktuell haben wir erst 17% der 17 globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele #SDGs erreicht und nur noch 5 Jahre Zeit, um die #Agenda2030 umzusetzen.
As #HLPF wraps, one message is clear: without local action and adequate housing, the 2030 Agenda remains out of reach.
🏘️ Leaders called for housing as “peace infrastructure” & stronger multilevel governance to localize the #SDGs.
Despite convening against a backdrop of enormous global disruption, most delegations at #HLPF agreed now is not the time to abandon ideals, but to double down on solidarity and commit to enhancing implementation of the #2030Agenda and its #SDGs
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/high-level-p...
Back from NY:
✅Debriefed on #AIforGood Global Summit & @wsis20sec.bsky.social Forum
🎤Spoke at #HLPF #ECOSOC on United Nations at 80+ urgent action
🔎Only 35% of SDGs on track; #AI could support 80%
Time to #InvestInDigital
Great connecting w/colleagues from across the world & UN system🌍 See you soon!
How have this year's VNRs at #HLPF reported on multidimensional poverty?
➡️ Sharing poverty success stories
➡️ Highlighting those in need of poverty interventions
➡️ Sharing how data has informed poverty policies
Find out more in OPHI's new policy brief: bit.ly
📷 IISD/ENB - Kiara Worth
Picture of Dr Robalo with the following quote: “UHC is critical not only for SDG 3 but is also a driver of sustainable development and a common thread running through all the SDGs.”
At last week's #HLPF session on SDG3, our co-chair Dr Magda Robalo emphasized that we cannot solve today’s problems with tools from the past.
To advance #UHC governments must reform global health and financial architecture, grounded in global solidarity and international cooperation.
At #HLPF we joined UN Academic Impact, @sciencecouncil.bsky.social, @unesco.org, @unitar.bsky.social and more for the Global Higher Education Symposium under the theme “'Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for 2030”.
Read more: www.un.org/en/academic-...
🧵 This year's #HLPF reported that 35% of #SDG targets are making moderate progress, while progress on 47% is insufficient and 18% are regressing.
More action and deeper research is needed to understand the causes and get #Agenda2030 back on course, SEI's @edwardrcarr.com says.
“UN75 gave young people a promise of reinvigorated multilateralism... UN80 must not take away that hope.”
#HLPF2025 ended after a series of votes on the ministerial declaration, which eventually passed with 154 in favor, 2 against and 1 abstention
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#SDGs #HLPF
Member States adopted the ministerial declaration at the #HLPF 2025, demonstrating their political will to achieve the #SDGs for the benefit of all.
🔗https://docs.un.org/E/HLPF/2025/L.1 #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda
