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As the 2030 Agenda enters its final implementation phase, Science Day provides a focused space to examine how scientific knowledge is being used within multilateral processes to accelerate delivery, where it is falling short, and what is required for science-policy collaboration to remain credible and effective under current global conditions.
Since 2023, Science Day has provided a dedicated space at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) for scientists, policy-makers, UN entities, and societal actors to engage directly on the role of science in advancing sustainable development.
As the 2030 Agenda enters its final implementation phase, Science Day 2026 takes place at a critical moment for multilateral cooperation. Expectations for collective action are rising, while the global context is becoming more complex, fragmented, and resource-constrained.
In this context, science is increasingly called upon to inform policy choices, support implementation, and help navigate uncertainty. At the same time, science itself depends on effective multilateral cooperation to remain credible, inclusive, and impactful at scale.
Science Day 2026 focuses on how science and multilateral cooperation work together in practice under pressure – where this partnership is enabling progress, where it is falling short, and what must be strengthened to accelerate delivery in the final stretch to 2030.
Looking ahead, the event also considers how science-policy collaboration can help shape the foundations for sustainable development beyond 2030, ensuring that the systems, relationships, and institutions we rely on today remain fit for the challenges to come.
Science Day 2026 focuses on the practical role of science in accelerating SDG delivery and strengthening multilateral cooperation under current global conditions.
The event will concentrate on:
Science Day 2026 is designed as a high-level, interactive dialogue that brings together diverse perspectives while maintaining a strong focus on practical insights and real-world experience.
The programme will feature:
The event prioritizes exchange over presentation, creating space for meaningful dialogue between scientific, policy, and practitioner communities.
A detailed programme will be published closer to the event.
To attend the Science Day 2026, you will need to be registered to attend the High-level Political Forum 2026.
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