2023 HLPF Final Report

Overview 

The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) was established in 2012 by "The Future We Want" outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The format and organizational aspects of the Forum are outlined in General Assembly resolution 67/290. The Forum meets annually under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for eight days, including a three-day ministerial segment, and every four years at the level of Heads of State and Government under the auspices of the General Assembly for two days.

Four youth leaders from Canada represented the Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) at the forum: Kimberly Watada (Head Delegate), Nico Han (Engagement Coordinator), Joe Noss (Communications Coordinator) and Topaza Yu (Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator). The YDC is a national, non-partisan, non-profit youth-led organization that promotes the leadership of young Canadians through international delegations, research projects, and advocacy initiatives. Each delegate brought a unique set of expertise and lived experiences to the forum, ranging from Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), international relations, engineering, finance, and clean energy. 

As Canadians, we have a critical role to play in this global initiative. The forum provides an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate leadership, offer guidance, and shape policies that will advance the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda during the Decade of Action and Delivery.