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Global Policy Centre for Governance at HLPF 2024
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2024) is currently taking place from 8 July to 17 July at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Under the theme "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”, the HLPF 2024 will review the following Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 1 (End Poverty) SDG 2 (End Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peaceful and Inclusive Societies) and SDG 17 (Partnerships).
During the HLPF 2024, the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance will launch four new research and analytical reports focussed on SDG 16 for Peaceful and Inclusive Societies:
UN Global Progress Report on SDG 16 Indicators - At the Crossroads: Breakdown or Breakthrough for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The joint report produced by UNDP, UNODC and OHCHR, with contributions from UNICEF, WB, UNODA, UNCTAD, WHO and the IPU will present the latest data and analysis across the 24 indicators under Goal 16.
Connections that Matter: How the Quality of Governance Boosts Climate Action
Building on the SDG 16 interlinkages series, this new report compiled by UNDP’s Global Policy Centre for Governance and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) illustrates the critical connections between two goals under review at HLPF – SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, Inclusion).
2023 Voluntary National Reviews through the Lens of Peaceful, Just and Strong Institutions
An analytical report on the integration and coverage of SDG 16 in member states’ 2023 VNRs.
Making Progress on SDG 16: Unlocking the Power of Example
This publication showcases the policies, activities, and initiatives of 16 countries contributing to Goal 16, including the best practices of UNDP support in promoting SDG 16.
The Director of UNDP’s Global Policy Centre for Governance, Arvinn Gadgil, will lead a delegation to participate in meetings and side-events at the HLPF 2024 in New York, including:
⏰ The Official Launch of the Joint UN Global Progress Report on SDG 16 Indicators
The event will be co-hosted by the Permanent Missions of Romania, Sierra Leone and Norway to the UN. It will include a video presentation from the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed and a panel discussion including senior officials from UNDP, UNODC and OHCHR. The event will also be live streamed on this UNDP GPCG website.
1.15pm- 2.30pm, 17 July: Danny Kaye Visitor Center, UNICEF Building, New York.
⏰ Parliamentary Forum at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
This year’s Parliamentary Forum will focus on two SDGs that are under review at the HLPF, namely, SDG 16, on peace, justice and strong institutions, and SDG 13, on climate action. The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance will share findings, insights and policy implications from a new study on the interlinkages between SDG 16 and SDG 13 and how the quality of governance boosts climate adaption and mitigation efforts
10.00am- 1.00pm, 16 July: Conference Room 2 UN Secretariat, New York.
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See also: https://www.sparkblue.org/SDG16Hub
8-17 July 2024
New Publication during HLPF
Connections that matter: how the quality of governance boosts climate action
This report reflects the findings of a systematic literature review jointly undertaken by the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability. The report offers aggregated empirical insight from across the globe about how inclusive, effective and accountable governance systems produces positive effects on climate action. The report aims to galvanize development actors and stakeholders to invest in SDG 16 and the strengthening of governance systems, and to better identify pathways that raise the ambition and effectiveness of climate action.
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Mission Statement
The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance is the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) dedicated knowledge, research and analytical centre for governance issues. From its office in Oslo, Norway, the Centre draws on the experience of practitioners, policymakers and researchers, serving as a convener of new ideas, conduit of frontier research, and connecter of disciplines. Through these efforts, the Centre aspires to be a conversation starter and meeting space that fosters transformative change in governance systems at national and global level.
Our Focus
The Global Policy Centre for Governance is committed to being a responsive and agile entity that tackles frontier governance issues and challenges. Currently, our Focus Areas include Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; Fair and Green Transitions; Information Integrity; Financial Integrity, and Anti-Corruption.
Focus Areas will adjust as and when required to address emerging needs for knowledge, data and insights on frontier governance issues.
