The GPW Team in collaboration with students from Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs at The New School
The UN ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), operating under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), has convened regularly since it was established by the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). It is a means for Member States, the UN System and Major Groups and Other Stakeholders to assess progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2023, the HLPF took place from 10 - 19 July, and the main SDGs subjected to in-depth review were SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation, SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy, SDG 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities and SDG 17 on partnerships for the Goals. The HLPF sessions covered a range of themes, including "Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels," dedicated to addressing progress and challenges distinctive to Middle Income Countries (MICs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This briefing contains perspectives articulated by Member State representatives, UN entities, think tanks and CSOs.