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UN Women at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
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.
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Start date: 24 February 2026 | Start time: 09:00 UTC +00:00
End date: 27 February 2026 | End time: 17:00 UTC +00:00
Location:
Bangkok
Event description
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 2026 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.
Live Stream
Sessions
- 13th APFSD - Day 1 - Morning Plenary and Afternoon Plenary
- 13th APFSD - Day 2 - Morning Plenary
- 13th APFSD - Day 3 - Afternoon Plenary
- 13th APFSD - Day 4 - Afternoon Plenary
Our events
 | From Voices to Action: Indigenous Leadership in Achieving Affordable and Clean Energy for All This side event will centre Indigenous Peoples’ experiences and solutions for advancing SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, with particular emphasis on Indigenous women and youth in shaping a just and equitable energy transition. Date and time: 27 February 2026 - 13:00-14:00 (GMT+7) |
 | Empowering Youth and Gender-Inclusive Leadership in Clean Energy and Climate Innovations for a Resilient Asia-Pacific This session brings together youth leaders, climate-tech innovators, and policymakers to spotlight gender-inclusive and youth-powered solutions that accelerate clean energy access, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. Date and time: 26 February 2026 - 12:45-13:45 (GMT+7) |
 | Powering Peoples, Protecting Rights: Human Rights and Gender-Responsive Data for a Just Energy Transition As Asia-Pacific countries accelerate energy transitions to meet climate goals and achieve SDGs 6, 7, and 9, it is essential that these efforts are inclusive, equitable, and grounded in human and labour rights. Date and time: 26 February 2026 - 11:15-12:15 (GMT+7) |
 | APFSD Youth Forum Regional Call to Action 2026: Youth at the forefront of Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all This side event will bring together and amplify young people’s voices from Asia and the Pacific through the APFSD Regional Youth Call to Action 2026 to accelerate Agenda 2030 implementation in the region, alongside governments, civil society organizations, and UN agencies. Date and time: 25 February 2026 - 11:30-12:30 (GMT+7) |
 | Caring Cities: Gender-Responsive Pathways to Ageing, Inclusion, and Transformation in Asia and the Pacific The event aims to culminate in a shared set of participant-co-created recommendations—such as a Vision Statement for Caring Cities in Asia and the Pacific to inform future policy dialogue, programming and partnerships at local, national and regional levels. Date and time: 11 March 2026 - 14:00-16:30 (GMT+7) |
Preparatory readings
- Towards Caring Cities
- TransformCare Investment Initiative Asia-Pacific (TCII-AP)
- Caring Societies, Inclusive, and Green Economies in Asia and the Pacific
Sustainable Development Goals Under Review in 2026
Subregional preparatory meetings for the APFSD 2026
- South-East Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 August 2025
- North and Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 4-5 September 2025
- East and North-East Asia, Mongolia, 21-23 October 2025
- Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 29-30 October 2025
- South and South-West Asia, Pakistan, 4-5 November 2025
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