The meeting of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2020 is convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
The theme will be “Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development “.
In accordance with paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, Member States have decided that the HLPF shall carry out regular voluntary reviews of the 2030 Agenda which will include developed and developing countries as well as relevant UN entities and other stakeholders. The reviews are state-led, involving ministerial and other relevant high-level participants, and provide a platform for partnerships, including through the participation of major groups and other relevant stakeholders.
In 2020, 51 countries (28 first time presenters, 22 second time presenters and 1 third time presenter) will present their national voluntary reviews to the HLPF.
VENUE:
New York, USA
7-16 July 2020
Original source: Sustainable Development
Published on 20 February 2020
