Will the High-Level Political Forum 2026 adopt a ministerial declaration?

🤖 Context

The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development is scheduled to take place from July 7 to July 16, 2026, in New York City. This forum serves as the main UN platform for reviewing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2026 session will focus on '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 forum will conduct in-depth reviews of SDGs 6 (water and sanitation), 7 (energy), 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities), and 17 (partnerships for the Goals). A total of 36 countries are expected to present Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), sharing national progress and implementation experiences. The forum will conclude with the adoption of a ministerial declaration.