One of the key functions entrusted to the high-level political forum on sustainable development by Rio+20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to strength
As economies are slowly reopening following a sudden halt of activity, countries have the opportunity to build back better by creating more sustainable, resilient and inc
The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying global economic recession will cause a rise in poverty, global economic inequality and inequitable distribution of development gains wit
With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States committed to achieving sustainable development for all nations and peoples and for all s
In the Political Declaration adopted at the 2019 SDG Summit, Member States reaffirmed the critical role of cities, local authorities and communities in implementing and realizing
Energy lies at the heart of both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The 2030 Agenda is rooted in the idea that human development and wellbeing cannot be achieved without simultaneously safeguarding and investing in nature — otherwise developme
COVID-19 has exacerbated the existing challenges confronting Small Island Developing States (SIDS) resulting in a new array of challenges which could potentially inhibit
Economic activity provides livelihoods, jobs, incomes and the means to attain many other elements of a better life.
The 2030 Agenda and the UN General Assembly established ambitious modalities for the participation of Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS) in the HLPF (paragraph 89
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Chair: H.E. Ambassador Mher Margaryan, Armenia, Vice President of ECOSOC Brunei Darussalam, Micronesia
The UN Environment Assembly contributes to the full integration and effective implementation of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, acknow
Chair: H.E. Ms. Mona Juul, President of ECOSOC
Advancing human well-being is at the heart of sustainable development.
Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) of the 2030 Agenda aims to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”.
Chair: H.E. Ambassador Mher Margaryan, Armenia, Vice President of ECOSOC (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) Chair: H.E. Ambassador Omar Hilale, Morocco, Vice President of ECOSOC (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) Estonia, Ukr
Chair: H.E. Ambassador Juan Sandoval, Mexico, Vice President of ECOSOC Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea
Chair: H.E. Ms. Mona Juul, President of Economic and Social Council “Adoption” of the Ministerial Declaration Closing remarks of Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Chair: H.E. Ambassador Omar Hilale, Morocco, Vice President of ECOSOC (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) H.E. Ambassador Mher Margaryan, Armenia, Vice President of ECOSOC (11:00 AM-1:00 PM) DRC, Comor
The COVID-19 crisis is likely to have a profound effect on progress towards the sustainable development goals.
Chair: H.E. Ambassador Juan Sandoval, Mexico, Vice President of ECOSOC Liberia, Barbados, Solomon Islands
ECOSOC held a high-level conversation among leaders on global solidarity and renewed multilateralism during times of crisis and in the continuing pursuit of long-term sustainable development. The ses
Chair: H.E. Ms. Mona Juul, President of Economic and Social Council Presentations:
The theme for the 2020 United Nations high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) and ECOSOC is “Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the
Mr. Ameer Brown, Spoken Word Performance People Action for the SDGs, SDG Action Campaign and Young Leaders for the SDGs Statement Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations Closin
Statements delivered on behalf of groups of Member States and participating States (3 minutes each) At 5:00 pm, Leaving No One Behind Video Message 8: Indigenous Peoples will be highlighted.
Co-Moderators: H.E. Mr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of Indonesia Hon. Carmelo Abela, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion of Malta Speakers: LATVIA (Head of State) MALAYSIA (Hea
