The programme of the HLPF 2023 focused on the theme of the forum “ Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels ”.
The programme included the thematic reviews of Sustainable Development Goals 6 on clean water and sanitation, 7 on affordable and clean energy, 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, 11 on sustainable cities and communities, and 17 on partnerships for the Goals. It addressed the special challenges faced by countries in special situations. It explored the regional and local dimensions on recovery from COVID-19 and the situation regarding the SDGs. It supported the mid-term review of the SDGs and the preparations of the 2023 SDG Summit in September 2023.
The ministerial segment of the forum was featured by the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to be conducted by Member States.
- Annotated Programme with speakers for the 2023 HLPF and ECOSOC High-level Segment (20 July)
- Draft programme of the 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and ECOSOC High-level Segment (7 July 2023)
- Letter from the President of ECOSOC on the 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and ECOSOC High-level Segment (24 March 2023)
- Secretariat concept note for the 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and ECOSOC High-level Segment
- Tentative programme of the 2023 HLPF Side Events (20 June 2023)
- Easy Read Information and Agenda