We are pleased to share some important updates on the GCSPF and its members' engagement at this year's UN 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
The theme of the HLPF will be “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all”. The 2026 HLPF with full appreciation for the integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the Sustainable Development Goals, will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 11, and SDG 17. 36 countries will present their VNRs at the 2026 HLPF. The HLPF will be convened from 7 to July, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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Universal social protection is foundational for the realization of ‘Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all’ – the 2026 theme of the HLPF. The side event will bring together experts to discuss progress and constraints of delivering universal social protection. It will present key evidence on alternatives to austerity as the standard policy prescription after times of economic crisis and outline how an economic system that is care-centered and based on human rights and intergenerational equity and deliver the SDGs and the Doha commitments for people and planet. Read more - Register here
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The event will explore how cities can become more caring by prioritising people’s needs, human rights, and well-being in policymaking. It will examine how this approach can advance gender equality and create powerful synergies across sectors and goals to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Drawing on diverse experiences and practical examples, the discussion will highlight the transformative potential of Caring Cities in building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Wednesday 8 July 2026 - 8:30–9:45 am (New York) | 2:30–3:45 pm (Paris) - Online (Zoom) - Read more
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As discussions on the future beyond the 2030 Agenda gather momentum, important questions emerge about whether current accountability mechanisms remain fit for purpose. Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) have become a central pillar of SDG follow-up and review, yet their potential as tools for accountability, participation and policy transformation remains only partially realized.
This event will explore how a human rights-based approach can strengthen VNR processes and contribute to the broader global conversation on moving beyond GDP as the dominant measure of progress. The discussion will bring together experts from the United Nations system, academia, civil society and national institutions to reflect on new approaches to accountability that place human well-being, equality, participation and environmental sustainability at their centre.
7 July 2026 at 08:00–09:30 New York | 14:00–15:30 Geneva/CEST - Read more
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This side event brings together member states, UN System entities, civil society, and persons with lived experience of homelessness.
Discover how homelesness intersects clean water, affordable endergy, digital and physical infrastructure, and safe and inclusive cities. T
July 9, 8:30am to 10:00am EDT Read more
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Especially striking in today’s world is the need for reliable as well as accurate statistics and age-disaggregated data with regard to older persons. The irreversible shift toward an ageing world requires bold action and accountability. Accelerating progress from the Titchfield City Group on ageing-related statistics which helped implement one aspect of Goal 17 is currently being discussed. Concerns, the realities, and contributions of older persons are too often under-reported or ignored. Consequently, the principle of no one left behind is jeopardized. We will address how member states can bolster their statistical capacity with regard to older persons, and explain how reliable data uncovers new ways to implement Goal 17, Goal 9, Goal 7, and Goal 11. A persistent barrier is ageism. Older persons are viewed as a burden to society rather than a growing population segment who remain active, involved and contributors to families, communities and economies. For example, older women’s roles in informal caregiving across generations is documented but not yet recognized in global society. Building on the progress of the Titchfield City Group on ageing-related statistics, this event will contribute to ongoing discussions on strengthening data for ageing societies, while informing the upcoming World Data Forum and Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) reviews.
Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (New York) | 4:00 p.m. (CEST) Read more
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The event will discuss the state of social protection in Asia, Africa and Latin America and delve into the financial conditions of countries in relation to the USPF framework. The role of civil society to engage with the governments to adopt a national framework on social protection will be discussed. Adoption of the USPF in the low and middle income countries is not possible without the global cooperation (SDG 17) on financing by the wealthy nations. The event will discuss the commitments made in the Financing for Development 4 conference held in Seville.
Tuesday 14th July, 9 am - 10.30 am EDT (1 pm GMT - 2.30 pm GMT) - Register here
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