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Global Forum for National SDG Advisory Bodies

Who we are & what we do

The Global Forum is a network that connects the knowledge and experience of SDG councils, commissions and similar multi-stakeholder advisory bodies around the globe. Our network thereby engages in local, national and international debates.

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Global Forum at HLPF 2025

The annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is a key moment for the Global Forum network to connect, share learning, and contribute to the global dialogue on the SDGs.

At this year’s Forum, we were proud to host two events.

Learn more: Global Forum at HLPF 2025 (external link, opens in a new window)

Who we are & what we do

The Global Forum is a network that connects the knowledge and experience of SDG councils, commissions and similar multi-stakeholder advisory bodies around the globe. Our network thereby engages in local, national and international debates.

Get to know us and our work

Global Forum at HLPF 2025

The annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is a key moment for the Global Forum network to connect, share learning, and contribute to the global dialogue on the SDGs.

At this year’s Forum, we were proud to host two events.

Learn more: Global Forum at HLPF 2025 (external link, opens in a new window)

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Our vision is for an African continent rapidly achieving its development potential, whose people live in dignity, in a just society where basic needs are met, human rights are upheld, and good governance is entrenched.

African Monitor, South Africa

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ANC works to strengthen the leadership of CSOs and initiatives through training, capacity development, public debate and participation in the legislative process, all while being committed to defending human rights and local communities.

La Asociación Nacional de Centros de Investigación, Promoción Social y Desarrollo, Peru

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The Federal Council for Sustainable Development is an advisory council composed of civil society organisations whose primary mission is to put forward viewpoints to the Belgian federal government.

Federal Council for Sustainable Development, Belgium

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Our vision is to accelerate and scale up efforts in Dutch society to achieve the SDGs, by informing, inspiring and activating organizations, institutions and organized groups in Dutch society.

SDG Nederland, Netherlands

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An independent think tank that generates evidence and implements initiatives to influence public policy and promote practices to build an equitable and sustainable society.

Fundación para el Avance de las Reformas y Oportunidades, Ecuador

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  • Transform now!

    Global Forum members are currently exploring the various facets of transformation in the different context settings - locally and nationally, based on the recommendation of the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).

  • Stakeholder mapping and the use of regional dialogues

    Global Forum members have implemented SDG stakeholder mapping and round table dialogues with the goal of enhancing the visibility and network character of existing organizational efforts to implement the UN SDGs.

  • Fostering multi-stakeholder engagement

    The Global Form aims to strengthen the role of multi-stakeholder advisory bodies, whose efforts directly contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

  • Global cooperation: calling to action

    The Global Forum plays, in part, a role in advocating on behalf of its members. By harnessing the collective influence of the network as a whole, joint activities can carry greater weight and impact than individual members acting alone.

  • Strategizing SDG delivery in cities and communities

    Global Forum members focused on supporting municipalities in the use of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs). They examined how to strategize and track community progress in the SDGs, as well as how to use local data and informed decision making to achieve wellbeing…

  • Engaging stakeholders for the SDGs in the LAC region

    Global Forum members introduced national dialogues, advocacy and regional events for sharing good practices, experiences, and challenges related to the SDGs in the LAC region.

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