<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nTen years after adoption, the Sustainable Development Goals\u00a0remain\u00a0a universal call for action by all countries \u2013 developed and\u00a0developing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nProgress is being made: more girls are in school than ever before, maternal and child mortality continue to decline, HIV infections are falling, and electricity now reaches 92 per cent of the global population.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYet major challenges\u00a0remain.\u00a0Geopolitical divides, conflict, climate shocks, and widening inequality are slowing progress and straining cooperation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt the upcoming High-level Political Forum, countries will focus on accelerating action on five critical goals: SDG 6:<\/b>\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation;\u00a0SDG 7:\u00a0<\/b>Affordable and Clean Energy;\u00a0SDG 9:\u00a0<\/b>Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;\u00a0SDG 11:<\/b>\u00a0Sustainable Cities and Communities; and\u00a0SDG 17:\u00a0<\/b>Partnerships for the Goals, and upholding the commitments in the Pact for the Future<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDGs in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n- 92% of the world's population now has access to electricity, up from 87% in 2015.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Since 2015,\u00a0nearly 1\u00a0billion people gained access to safely managed drinking water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 134 countries have met the SDG target for reducing child mortality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- More than 190\u00a0countries\u00a0will\u00a0have undertaken Voluntary National Reviews at HLPF\u00a0in\u00a02026,\u00a0accelerating SDG implementation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u201cThe<\/span>\u00a091ÇÑ×Ó\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development & human rights. But it is only as strong as countries\u2019 commitment to it<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 20 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_dialogue.png\")
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High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(HLPF)\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| 7-15 July<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe<\/span>\u00a02026<\/span>\u00a0H<\/span>LPF<\/span>\u00a0serves as the global platform to assess and mobilize SDG progress, featuring 36 countries\u00a0<\/span>presenting<\/span>\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span>voluntary<\/span>\u00a0actions. The Forum will\u202fbring together high-level representatives of governments, and a wide range of experts and other stakeholders, and conduct in-depth review of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Sustainable Development Goals Report<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>launch 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/span>|\u00a0<\/span>7 July<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWith less than five years until 2030, the SDGs Report 2026 offers a candid assessment of progress<\/span>\u00a0and challenges<\/span>. While real gains have been achieved across all goals<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>progress\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0uneven and insufficient. Today, we face serious headwinds\u2014from escalating conflicts and slowing global economic growth to climate chaos, rising debt burdens, and declining official aid.<\/span>\u00a0Watch live on UN WebTV<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read Full Report<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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T<\/span><\/b>ransforming Education Summit +\u00a04 |\u00a0<\/span><\/b>10\u00a0July<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt a time when education systems are under growing pressure from fiscal constraints, climate shocks, protracted crises and rapid technological change, t<\/span>he Transforming Education Summit + 4 (TES+4) will bring together leaders and partners to review progress<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to accelerate action towards achieving SDG 4.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screen-Shot-2026-06-30-at-11.24.07-AM-600x389.png\")
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UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation\u00a0|\u00a07 July\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe\u00a0UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation 2026 will be released\u00a0during HLPF\u00a0and\u00a0will assess progress towards\u00a0achieving SDG 6:\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation,\u00a0for all by 2030. It\u00a0will highlight\u00a0how SDG 6 has driven action at both national and global levels, strengthened policy coherence, and\u00a0brought together governments, communities, and partners in more inclusive and coordinated ways to address water and sanitation challenges.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/digital-report1-600x385.png\")
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Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nTen years after adoption, the Sustainable Development Goals\u00a0remain\u00a0a universal call for action by all countries \u2013 developed and\u00a0developing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nProgress is being made: more girls are in school than ever before, maternal and child mortality continue to decline, HIV infections are falling, and electricity now reaches 92 per cent of the global population.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYet major challenges\u00a0remain.\u00a0Geopolitical divides, conflict, climate shocks, and widening inequality are slowing progress and straining cooperation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt the upcoming High-level Political Forum, countries will focus on accelerating action on five critical goals: SDG 6:<\/b>\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation;\u00a0SDG 7:\u00a0<\/b>Affordable and Clean Energy;\u00a0SDG 9:\u00a0<\/b>Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;\u00a0SDG 11:<\/b>\u00a0Sustainable Cities and Communities; and\u00a0SDG 17:\u00a0<\/b>Partnerships for the Goals, and upholding the commitments in the Pact for the Future<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDGs in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n- 92% of the world's population now has access to electricity, up from 87% in 2015.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Since 2015,\u00a0nearly 1\u00a0billion people gained access to safely managed drinking water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 134 countries have met the SDG target for reducing child mortality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- More than 190\u00a0countries\u00a0will\u00a0have undertaken Voluntary National Reviews at HLPF\u00a0in\u00a02026,\u00a0accelerating SDG implementation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMedia Resources for journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from UN WebTV, UN Audiovisual Library, UN Photo,\u00a0UNifeed\u00a0and more!\u00a0https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/a>. For the latest UN Reports, click\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
\u201cThe<\/span>\u00a091ÇÑ×Ó\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development & human rights. But it is only as strong as countries\u2019 commitment to it<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 20 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nGlobal Dialogue on AI Governance\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| 6-7 July<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAs\u00a0<\/span>artificial intelligence reshapes\u00a0<\/span>the global economy,<\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Global Dialogue on AI Governanc<\/span>e in Geneva will aim to ensure that governance reflects the priorities of all nations, not just the most technologically advanced<\/span>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0and that the benefits of AI are shared by all<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This inclusive<\/span>\u00a0UN<\/span>\u00a0platform brings together governments and stakeholders to\u00a0<\/span>facilitate<\/span>\u00a0open,\u00a0<\/span>transparent<\/span>\u00a0and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance<\/span>, as well as\u00a0<\/span>share best practices\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0ensure\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>AI\u2019s benefits\u2014and guardrails\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>takes into account<\/span>\u00a0the needs of<\/span>\u00a0all\u00a0<\/span>countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(HLPF)\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| 7-15 July<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe<\/span>\u00a02026<\/span>\u00a0H<\/span>LPF<\/span>\u00a0serves as the global platform to assess and mobilize SDG progress, featuring 36 countries\u00a0<\/span>presenting<\/span>\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span>voluntary<\/span>\u00a0actions. The Forum will\u202fbring together high-level representatives of governments, and a wide range of experts and other stakeholders, and conduct in-depth review of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Sustainable Development Goals Report<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>launch 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/span>|\u00a0<\/span>7 July<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWith less than five years until 2030, the SDGs Report 2026 offers a candid assessment of progress<\/span>\u00a0and challenges<\/span>. While real gains have been achieved across all goals<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>progress\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0uneven and insufficient. Today, we face serious headwinds\u2014from escalating conflicts and slowing global economic growth to climate chaos, rising debt burdens, and declining official aid.<\/span>\u00a0Watch live on UN WebTV<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read Full Report<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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T<\/span><\/b>ransforming Education Summit +\u00a04 |\u00a0<\/span><\/b>10\u00a0July<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt a time when education systems are under growing pressure from fiscal constraints, climate shocks, protracted crises and rapid technological change, t<\/span>he Transforming Education Summit + 4 (TES+4) will bring together leaders and partners to review progress<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to accelerate action towards achieving SDG 4.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation\u00a0|\u00a07 July\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe\u00a0UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation 2026 will be released\u00a0during HLPF\u00a0and\u00a0will assess progress towards\u00a0achieving SDG 6:\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation,\u00a0for all by 2030. It\u00a0will highlight\u00a0how SDG 6 has driven action at both national and global levels, strengthened policy coherence, and\u00a0brought together governments, communities, and partners in more inclusive and coordinated ways to address water and sanitation challenges.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
S<\/span>tate of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026<\/span><\/span>
Progress is being made: more girls are in school than ever before, maternal and child mortality continue to decline, HIV infections are falling, and electricity now reaches 92 per cent of the global population.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yet major challenges\u00a0remain.\u00a0Geopolitical divides, conflict, climate shocks, and widening inequality are slowing progress and straining cooperation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At the upcoming High-level Political Forum, countries will focus on accelerating action on five critical goals: SDG 6:<\/b>\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation;\u00a0SDG 7:\u00a0<\/b>Affordable and Clean Energy;\u00a0SDG 9:\u00a0<\/b>Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;\u00a0SDG 11:<\/b>\u00a0Sustainable Cities and Communities; and\u00a0SDG 17:\u00a0<\/b>Partnerships for the Goals, and upholding the commitments in the Pact for the Future<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SDGs in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Media Resources for journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Explore the Media Resources hub for the latest from UN WebTV, UN Audiovisual Library, UN Photo,\u00a0UNifeed\u00a0and more!\u00a0https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/a>. For the latest UN Reports, click\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cThe<\/span>\u00a091ÇÑ×Ó\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development & human rights. But it is only as strong as countries\u2019 commitment to it<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 20 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Global Dialogue on AI Governance\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| 6-7 July<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As\u00a0<\/span>artificial intelligence reshapes\u00a0<\/span>the global economy,<\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Global Dialogue on AI Governanc<\/span>e in Geneva will aim to ensure that governance reflects the priorities of all nations, not just the most technologically advanced<\/span>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0and that the benefits of AI are shared by all<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This inclusive<\/span>\u00a0UN<\/span>\u00a0platform brings together governments and stakeholders to\u00a0<\/span>facilitate<\/span>\u00a0open,\u00a0<\/span>transparent<\/span>\u00a0and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance<\/span>, as well as\u00a0<\/span>share best practices\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0ensure\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>AI\u2019s benefits\u2014and guardrails\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>takes into account<\/span>\u00a0the needs of<\/span>\u00a0all\u00a0<\/span>countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(HLPF)\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| 7-15 July<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The<\/span>\u00a02026<\/span>\u00a0H<\/span>LPF<\/span>\u00a0serves as the global platform to assess and mobilize SDG progress, featuring 36 countries\u00a0<\/span>presenting<\/span>\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span>voluntary<\/span>\u00a0actions. The Forum will\u202fbring together high-level representatives of governments, and a wide range of experts and other stakeholders, and conduct in-depth review of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Sustainable Development Goals Report<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>launch 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/span>|\u00a0<\/span>7 July<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n With less than five years until 2030, the SDGs Report 2026 offers a candid assessment of progress<\/span>\u00a0and challenges<\/span>. While real gains have been achieved across all goals<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>progress\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0uneven and insufficient. Today, we face serious headwinds\u2014from escalating conflicts and slowing global economic growth to climate chaos, rising debt burdens, and declining official aid.<\/span>\u00a0Watch live on UN WebTV<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> T<\/span><\/b>ransforming Education Summit +\u00a04 |\u00a0<\/span><\/b>10\u00a0July<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At a time when education systems are under growing pressure from fiscal constraints, climate shocks, protracted crises and rapid technological change, t<\/span>he Transforming Education Summit + 4 (TES+4) will bring together leaders and partners to review progress<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to accelerate action towards achieving SDG 4.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation\u00a0|\u00a07 July\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0UN\u00a0SDG 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation 2026 will be released\u00a0during HLPF\u00a0and\u00a0will assess progress towards\u00a0achieving SDG 6:\u00a0Clean Water and Sanitation,\u00a0for all by 2030. It\u00a0will highlight\u00a0how SDG 6 has driven action at both national and global levels, strengthened policy coherence, and\u00a0brought together governments, communities, and partners in more inclusive and coordinated ways to address water and sanitation challenges.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> S<\/span>tate of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026<\/span><\/span> \n
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