THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM (HLPF) ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has officially commenced in New York City. This annual gathering brings together political leaders, policy experts, civil society organizations, and various stakeholders from around the world to review the progress made towards achieving the ambitious SDGs set forth in 2015 by the UN General Assembly.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all 193 UN Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs serve as a universal call to action, aiming to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. These interconnected goals encompass a wide range of critical issues, from ending hunger and ensuring access to clean water to promoting gender equality and reducing inequality.
The High-Level Political Forum is the primary global platform for tracking the progress of the SDGs, fostering partnerships, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable future. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the HLPF facilitates the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Furthermore, the forum serves as an opportunity for governments to share their progress and commitments, encouraging greater accountability and enabling the international community to work together towards a common goal.
The 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) (10-19 July 2023, New York) will review 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, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
Throughout the event, various sessions and side events will be held to address the diverse range of issues covered by the SDGs. These discussions aim to foster collaboration and inspire new ideas, ultimately leading to meaningful commitments and actions that will accelerate progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.
40 speakers will conduct voluntary national reviews (VNRs) of their implementation of the Agenda for the period up to 2030 at the forum. Among them will be Turkmenistan, which will present its report, according to the program, on July 19.
To present an assessment of the progress of the SDGs in the country, along with the already named five goals recommended by the UN system, the second Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan includes six additional goals reflecting the key strategic directions of the country's development: health; quality and inclusive education; food security; gender equality; improving human well-being; combating climate change. The review will be presented by the Government delegation of Turkmenistan with the participation of young SDG ambassadors.
There will also be a separate session dedicated to the city of Arkadag at the high-level political forum in New York. It is organized jointly by the Government of Turkmenistan and the UN system.
As the HLPF unfolds in New York, the world will be watching closely to see how political leaders, organizations, and communities come together to tackle the immense challenges that lie ahead. With less than a decade remaining to achieve the SDGs, the forum serves as a critical reminder of the urgency for global action and collaboration. It is up to all of us to seize this opportunity and work collectively towards a better, more sustainable world for present and future generations.
Resul GYLYJOV,
the 2nd year student of the Faculty of International
Economic Relations
of the Institute of International
Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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