Kingdom submits third SDG progress review at UN sustainability forum.
Saudi Arabia will present its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026, held from 7 to 15 July in New York, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The review outlines the Kingdom’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the HLPF is the UN’s principal platform for assessing global implementation of the SDGs. This year’s forum is held under the theme, “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all.”
According to SPA, the Saudi delegation will be led by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal F. Alibrahim and include representatives from government entities, academia, civil society organisations and the private sector. The Kingdom will showcase national policies and initiatives supporting both the SDGs and Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 VNR follows its previous submissions in 2018 and 2023. The report reviews national achievements, identifies key challenges and outlines future priorities while incorporating contributions from more than 140 stakeholders across multiple sectors.
This year’s HLPF includes detailed reviews of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Saudi Arabia is among 36 countries scheduled to present Voluntary National Reviews during HLPF 2026. The delegation will also participate in ministerial discussions and host side events and an exhibition highlighting the Kingdom’s sustainability initiatives and development achievements, contributing to international cooperation and accelerating global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
