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The HLPF is the official United Nations platform for the annual follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and is vital space for local and regional governments to underline the role of strong local leadership and commitment in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The events will take place from 7 to 16 of July and they will include the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum from Tuesday, 14 July, to Thursday, 16 July 2020. The 2020 panel has the theme "Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development".

In the 2020 HLPF, participants will debate where we stand on the SDGs in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will reflect on how the international community can respond to the pandemic in a way that puts us back on track to achieve the SDGs and accelerate progress during the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and expected limitations on in-person meetings and international travel, the ECOSOC Bureau has made adjustments to the format and programme of HLPF 2020 (Information note on the arrangements for the 2020 HLPF and HLS). Available technological solutions for virtual sessions and interaction will be used – including for presentations of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). All meetings will be held virtually, including all side and special events.

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