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Voluntary National Reviews - A synthesis Report

Corporate author
Division for Sustainable Development Goals
Date
2018
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-094088)
Publisher | Place of publication
United Nations | New York, U.S.A.
Pages
80 p.
Document type
Miscellaneous
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning
Abstract

As part of its follow-up and review mechanisms, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to “conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven” (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of ECOSOC. As stipulated in paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, regular reviews by the HLPF are to be voluntary, state-led, undertaken by both developed and developing countries, and shall provide a platform for partnerships, including through the participation of major groups and other relevant stakeholders. The voluntary national reviews (VNRs) aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, with a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The VNRs also seek to strengthen policies and institutions of governments and to mobilize multi-stakeholder support and partnerships for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The VNR countries are expected to submit comprehensive written reports that will be made available in the VNR database. In addition, each VNR country will also provide main messages summarizing their key findings. These main messages are also posted in the VNR database. In 2018, the 46 countries below will be conducting voluntary national reviews at the HLPF. For more details, please see https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/hlpf/2018#vnrs

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