Economic and Social Council

Beginning its second week of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development began its three-day ministerial segment today.

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message for the opening segment of the high-level political forum side event titled “Investment in the Future: School Meals for Sustainable Development”, in New York today:

Wrapping up its first week of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development today held an interactive panel discussion on “Perspectives from major groups and other stakeholders: Partnerships for transformative and urgent actions”.

On the fourth day of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development heard the introduction of the report on the 10-year framework of programme on sustainable consumption and production patterns.

On the third day of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development reviewed progress made to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, climate action, and its links with the other SDGs.  Forum participants also discussed the outcome of the Fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States held in June in Antigua and Barbuda.

On the second day of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, delegates and experts focused on sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development began today. Held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, it will run through 17 July.

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the opening of the 2024 high-level political forum, in New York today:

Meeting jointly under the theme “The development and peace dimensions of forced displacement: Countries’ best practices in creating durable solutions”, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission today heard that addressing the needs of refugees and internally displaced persons requires a holistic approach that goes beyond the mere provision of humanitarian aid.

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Economic and Social Council humanitarian affairs segment, in New York today: