Major boost needed to reach 2030 water, sanitation and hygiene goals

Despite some progress, billions worldwide still lack access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; a situation exacerbated by water scarcity caused by conflicts and climate change. On Tuesday, the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) discussed the key role of water in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/07/1138582
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Major boost needed to reach 2030 water, sanitation and hygiene goals
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UN forum on sustainable development concludes with renewed commitment, call for urgent action

UN forum on sustainable development concludes with renewed commitment, call for urgent action

18 Jul 2024

The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development concluded on Wednesday, with nations reiterating the need for renewed impetus and accelerated actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.

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Key UN forum closes with ‘enthusiasm, passion and high-energy’ to reach the SDGs

15 Jul 2022

Following two years of virtual meetings due to COVID-19, the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) closed on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York with delegates showing “enthusiasm, passion and high-energy” for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 goals as top political forum closes

Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 goals as top political forum closes

19 Jul 2023

This year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded in New York on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for the crucial SDG Summit in September.