The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. HLPF 2024 will convene under the theme, “reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions” and will review Goal 13 on climate action, along with Goals 1, 2, 16, and 17.

Across the world, Indigenous Peoples face serious challenges and are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, due to their dependence upon, and close relationship, with the environment and its resources. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlights the need to protect their rights, celebrate their unique and rich cultures, and recognize their achievements and contributions to preserving the world’s precious ecosystems.

Pollution from the burning of fossil fuels is among the most toxic types of air pollution. Shifting away from fossil fuels could prevent the 1.2 million deaths a year resulting from exposure to fossil fuel-derived pollution. Tackling air pollution – by investing in renewable energy – creates a “double opportunity” to both clear the air and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the health of people and the planet.