• Overview
  • UNEP events

The 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 15 July under the theme, "Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all," to help accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The High-level Segment of ECOSOC, including the three-day ministerial segment of the HLPF, will take place on 13-16 July 2026.

The HLPF will bring together governments, business leaders, civil society representatives, mayors, scientists, policymakers and international organizations to assess SDG progress, exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships and accelerate action to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Convened under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Forum will review in depth Goals 6 (Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all), 7 (Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all), 9 (Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation), 11 (Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable) and 17 (Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development).

 

UNEP side event

6 July | 1000-1100 hrs | Preparing for the 2027 Review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Including the SDGs

Venue: Conference room 8

7 July | 1315 - 1445 hrs | Advancing gender indicators for SDG implementation and accountability

Venue: Dag Hammarskjöld Library, UN HQ

13 July | 1315 - 1430 hrs | Pollution-Free Economies for a sustainable future for all

Venue: Conference room 7

14 July | 1315 - 1430 hrs | Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice to Address the Triple Planetary Crisis: Strengthening Synergies for the SDGs and a Sustainable Post-2030 Future

Venue: Conference room 3

15 July | 1400 - 1600 hrs | Fostering responsible environmental stewardship in Critical Energy Transition Minerals

Venue: The Rockefeller Foundation Headquarters located on 420 Fifth Avenue, New York


UNEP official meeting

8 July | 1000-1300 hrs | Accelerating SDG achievement in African countries, LDCs LLDCs and MICs 

Venue: Conference room 4

8 July | 1500-1510 hrs | Introduction of the report on the 10-Year Framework of Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

Venue: Conference room 4

8 July | 1510-1800 hrs | SDG 9 and interlinkages with other SDGs – Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Venue: Conference room 4

14 July | 1000-1015 hrs | Messages from the UN Environment Assembly

Venue: Conference room 4

14 July | 1500 - 1800 hrs | General debate

Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber

14 July | 1000-1300 & 1500-1800 hrs | UN High-Level Meeting on Critical Energy Transition Minerals 

Venue: Morning: Trusteeship Council; Afternoon: Conference Room 5

15 July | 1000-1300 hrs | General debate

Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber

15 July | 1000-1200 hrs | First Annual Meeting of the UN Task Force of Critical Energy Transition Minerals

Venue: Secretariat Building, 27th floor, Room 27


Special events 

7 July | 1500-1800 hrs | SDG 6 Special Event 

Venue: Conference room 11

15 July | 1500-1800 hrs | Local2030 Coalition Special Event 2026

Venue: Conference room 11