2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
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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 โTransformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for allโ. 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.
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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.
Announcements
- Concept Note and Programme
- Full Summary Report of the Global Online Stakeholder Consultation
- Key Takeaways from the Global Online Stakeholder Consultation
- For more information, visit the Stakeholder Consultation tab.
Stakeholder Interventions - Open Call
Speaking Slots โ Stakeholders โ Open Call
Time permitting, representatives from non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC will be invited to make short oral statements on the main theme of the Forum during the plenary session (3:50 - 5:45PM) in person at the UNHQ in New York.
Official representatives from non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC are invited to indicate their interest in making short interventions during the plenary meetings, subject to the availability of time, by using this form. Preference will be given to statements that are delivered on behalf of groups of organizations, including major groups and stakeholder constituencies.
How to apply
Official representatives from non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC, who are interested in being considered for a speaking slot during the plenary Session of the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum should register using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/WjTcteM13u.
Deadline: 16 January 2026.
Please note:
Only one request per organization/network will be considered. Considering the limited number of speaking slots, preference will be given to statements that are delivered on behalf of groups of organizations, including major groups and other stakeholder constituencies.