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2026 High Level Political Forum – Voluntary National Review Lab
This event is convened in alignment with the theme of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, in support of transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, with particular attention to the priorities and circumstances of Small Island Developing States.
UN General Assembly Resolution 78/322 on the Multidimensional vulnerability index marked a pivotal milestone in recognizing vulnerability as a significant obstacle to sustainable development and achievement of the SDGs.
Background
New York, 27 January 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed 15 leading experts to the Independent Expert Advisory Panel for the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for the 2026–2030 term.
Enhancing Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS): A focus on the ABAS Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework and SIDS NFP Toolkit
As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change, the role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) becomes ever more crucial in steering countries towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, particularly maintaining global temperature rise within 1.5°C.
Full and Effective Participation of LDC, LLDC, and SIDS Youth?in the Implementation of Programmes of Action
30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) and the #YouthLead Festival
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OHRLLS played an active and pivotal role in preparations for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), held in Sevilla, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025.