Accelerating SDG Progress Through Regional Cooperation - HLPF 2026 Day 6

How can governments ensure that environmental action also delivers social and economic progress? How can regional cooperation help accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Day 6 of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026 explored how stronger regional cooperation, integrated policymaking, and partnerships can help accelerate progress across the SDGs. Featuring: • H.E. Mr. Matthew Samuda, President of UNEA-8 and Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Jamaica • Ms. Thilmeeza Hussain, Director, Regional Commissions New York Office • Mr. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa Watch the highlights to learn how countries and regional organizations are working together to drive sustainable development and deliver results for people, prosperity and the planet. Stay up to date with HLPF 2026: https://hlpf.un.org/2026