JCoR SDG Lab at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The annual High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will take place from 7-15 July this year. It functions as the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, the forum focuses on a select few SDGs, and government leaders voluntarily report on their national progress toward achievement of these SDGs. The SDGs of focus this year are 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17.

In addition to reports from governments, the HLPF also includes events sponsored by civil society groups, to highlight their perspectives on implementation and progress toward the SDGs in their respective countries. JCoR will join the conversation by offering a series of virtual discussion, which we are calling the “JCoR SDG Lab.” This series will showcase Catholic Religious and their partners’ perspectives on progress and good practices towards sustainable development. It will be held from 27-31 July from 10:00am-12:00pm (New York time) and include sessions dedicated to each of the aforementioned SDGs of focus for the 2026 HLPF. 

Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. 

 

Dates & Registration Links:

27 July 2026: SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

28 July 2026: SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

29 July 2026: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 

30 July 2026: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

31 July 2026: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals