The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level.
This regional platform aims to inform, empower, and support Asia-Pacific countries (especially least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States) in their efforts to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set out by the 2030 Agenda by identifying regional trends and sharing best practices and lessons learned. The Forum convenes United Nations system bodies, member States, international organisations, civil society, and other stakeholders whose reflections feed into and inform the 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, which reviews sustainable development progress at the global level.
The 13th APFSD will be organized from 24 to 27 February 2026 under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all” at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
In alignment with the focus of the 2025 HLPF, the Forum will assess progress on the SDGs under review: Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation); 7 (affordable and clean energy); 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure); 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 17 (partnership for the Goals). The Forum will provide a platform and sessions to support countries presenting their voluntary national reviews at the 2026 HLPF.
*Kindly note that participation in the plenary sessions and the SDG roundtables is by invitation only. Registration for side/associated events does not grant registrants access to closed sessions; however, approved registrants may attend all open side/associated events for the duration of the Forum.
Your registration for the 13th APFSD also extends to associated events on 23 February, which can be seen on the associated events schedule online (coming soon).
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