منتدى “HLPF 2026”.. تنسيق دولي لتقييم التقدم في تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة

All eyes are on the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026), which represents the most prominent global platform for reviewing progress made in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The current edition of the Forum 2026 will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. حيث يجتمع ممثلو الحكومات والمنظمات الدولية والخبراء لمناقشة مسار تنفيذ أجندة 2030، في ظل التحديات المتزايدة التي تواجه جهود التنمية على المستوى العالمي.

In this context, the early preparations for the forum gain special importance, as they pave the way for a comprehensive assessment based on multiple data and contributions, which supports the formulation of more effective policies during the next stage, and enhances the chances of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a crucial time preceding the agenda’s deadline.

HLPF 2026 Global Platform for Review of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the main mechanism at the United Nations level for following up on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as it provides a platform for exchanging experiences and evaluating performance at the national, regional and international levels. The forum also constitutes a framework for coordinating efforts between countries, in addition to its role in issuing a ministerial declaration that reflects global trends in the field of sustainable development.

The 2026 edition of the Forum is scheduled to be held from July 7 to 15 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, with the final days allocated to the ministerial segment that will witness high-level participation, which enhances the importance of the results and recommendations issued by it.

More than 50 contributions to support the preparations for the 2026 Forum

In preparation for the Forum,The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) announced the receipt of more than 50 contributions from its functional committees, as well as United Nations system organizations and other intergovernmental bodies. These contributions constitute an important knowledge base to support the discussions that will be held during the forum.

The Council also called on member states to review these inputs and benefit from them in preparing for the ministerial declaration, ensuring that the forum’s outcomes reflect the actual challenges and opportunities available in the path of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Multilateral participation in the preparation of sustainable development reports

These preparations reflect a broadly participatory approach, where various stakeholders contribute insights and assessments that support the decision-making process. These parties include technical committees, international organizations, and governmental bodies, as well as multilateral cooperation platforms.

This approach enhances the comprehensiveness of the evaluation, as it allows the integration of different perspectives on the progress achieved, which contributes to identifying gaps more accurately and enhances the efficiency of responding to challenges.

Forum Priorities: Review of Five Main Objectives

The 2026 Forum focuses on conducting in-depth reviews of five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 6 on clean water, Goal 7 on clean energy, Goal 9 on industry and innovation, Goal 11 on sustainable cities, as well as Goal 17, which focuses on partnerships.

This focus reflects the importance of these areas in achieving an integrated transformation towards sustainable development, as these goals represent basic pillars for supporting economic growth, improving the quality of life, and enhancing international cooperation.

National reviews and their role in evaluating progress

Voluntary national reviews constitute one of the Forum’s most prominent tools in assessing progress, as 36 countries, most notably Egypt, are scheduled to submit their reports on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national level. Where countries review their efforts in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the challenges associated with them at the national level.

These reviews also provide a realistic picture of the challenges facing countries, along with the successes achieved. This process contributes to enhancing the exchange of experiences between countries, which supports policy development and improvement of performance, and enhances the ability of the international community to achieve tangible progress in implementing the goals.

Institutional preparations and drafting of the ministerial declaration

In addition, efforts are continuing to draft the Ministerial Declaration, which represents one of the most prominent outcomes of the Forum, as negotiations are being conducted between member states based on an initial draft prepared earlier, within the framework of a consultative process aimed at achieving consensus on the priorities of the next stage. This path reflects the importance of international coordination in unifying visions on issues related to sustainable development.

This announcement aims to define directions for action during the remaining years until 2030, by focusing on accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing existing gaps, especially in vital sectors such as water, energy and infrastructure. It also includes a reference to the importance of strengthening international partnerships and intensifying cooperation between governments and various institutions, in a way that supports achieving more balanced and comprehensive progress.

In this context, the Ministerial Declaration represents a major guiding tool, as it contributes to drawing a general framework for policies and programs adopted by countries, in addition to its role in strengthening political commitment towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the next stage.

In conclusion, the ongoing preparations for the HLPF 2026 reflect the importance of international coordination in confronting the challenges associated with sustainable development, as multiple contributions contribute to building a comprehensive vision that supports more effective decision-making. This forum stands out as one of the main tools that the international community relies on to assess progress and determine future courses of action.

In this context,Earth Defenders Foundation highlights the necessity of strengthening cooperation between various parties as it represents a decisive factor in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in light of the need to accelerate the pace of implementation during the remaining years of the 2030 Agenda, ensuring the achievement of tangible and sustainable results on the ground.