2020 HLPF
Aspecial issue newsletter!
The meeting of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development in 2020 was held from 7 July - 16 July 2020, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on in-person meetings and international travel, the HLPF 2020 was held virtually for the first time including all side and special events. The HLPF annual meeting is the core United Nations platform for follow- up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The HLPF provides political leadership, guidance and recommendations for sustainable development. It reviews progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the aim to integrate the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. This year’s theme was “Accelerated Action and Transformative Pathways: Realizing the Decade of Action and Delivery for Sustainable Development “ and included the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum.
The Youth Cafe is part of The SDGs Kenya Forum, a platform promoting meaningful Civil Society Organization (CSO) engagement and participation in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of SDGs in Kenya, is keen in this special Newsletter edition, to highlight the global HLPF 2020 process and country level conversations and participation. It also seeks to amplify national CSOs voices and promote dialogue with key representatives of the Kenya government as well as regional and global stakeholders.
The Newsletter focuses on the following thematic areas; HLPF 2020 proceedings, Africa’s engagement at HLPF 2020, Kenya’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report presentation, side events that the SDGs Forum hosted in collaboration with various partners, key takeaways and recommendations post HLPF 2020.