Background
The 2026 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will take place on 27 January 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals under in-depth review at the 2026 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), namely Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
In accordance with resolution 75/290A, the Partnership Forum will focus on exchanging new ideas, expectations and priorities for the work ahead for the ECOSOC cycle and the HLPF under the auspices of the Council, highlighting and discussing forward-looking actions by governments and other stakeholders through innovative partnerships that aim to mobilize commitments and actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and address new challenges. It will be organized in consultation with stakeholders and allow interactive discussions among all stakeholders on the main theme of the Council and the HLPF.
More information will be released soon. To stay informed on Forum preparations and other intergovernmental updates related to sustainable development, subscribe to the SDG Stakeholder mailing list here.
Previous editions of the ECOSOC Partnership Forum:
- 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2022 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2021 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2020 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2019 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
- 2008-2018 ECOSOC Partnership Forums can be accessed via the ECOSOC website here.
The 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will be a key opportunity to galvanize Member States, UN system and IGOs, representatives of Major Groups and Other Stakeholders early in the ECOSOC cycle and harness the power of partnerships to accelerate SDG implementation.
To inform the preparation for the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is convening a global online stakeholder consultation to solicit written views, experiences and proposals from all relevant stakeholders. A summary of key messages will be made available on the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum website ahead of the event.
WHO:
The global online stakeholder consultation welcomes the active participation of parliamentarians, local governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, civil society, scientists, academia, women, youth, and major groups and other stakeholders.
HOW:
The questionnaire for the global online stakeholder consultation to inform 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum could be viewed here. Responses must be submitted through the dedicated online form: https://bit.ly/26PFConsult.
WHEN:
Deadline for submission: Friday, 31 October 2025, 6 p.m. EDT.
Participation
The 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will be open to all those in possession of valid UN Grounds Passes for the UNHQ in New York, up to the capacity of the Conference rooms.
Representatives from non-governmental organizations and other relevant stakeholders not in possession of valid UN Grounds passes for the UNHQ in New York wishing to attend the event in-person will need to register to attend. Registration will open later in 2025.
Please, check this page regularly for updates.
