The Secretary-General will convene the SDG Moment, in line with General Assembly resolution 74/4, under this year’s theme, “Together, We Can Do It.” The theme reflects both the urgency and optimism of the moment: despite mounting challenges, the Goals remain within reach provided that the international community acts collectively, scales proven solutions and accelerates implementation.

The record of the past decade demonstrates that determined action can deliver results. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 shows that of the 139 targets with available trend data, 36 per cent are on track or making moderate progress, an improvement on the year before. Progress across the Goals is happening, but it remains too slow and too uneven. Financing shortfalls, climate shocks, debt distress, conflict and inequality continue to undermine progress, Despite this, transformation remains within reach, but accelerating progress across the Goals demands integrated solutions at scale, sustained investment, stronger partnerships, and renewed international solidarity.

2026 SDG MOMENT: TOGETHER, WE CAN DO IT

The 2026 SDG Moment will showcase progress and highlight the catalytic actions, partnerships and investments needed to close implementation gaps and accelerate progress. We stand at the threshold of the decisive final stretch to 2030, and as an important milestone on the road to the 2027 SDG Summit, this year’s SDG Moment aims to foster renewed commitment, mobilize support and sustain momentum towards the achievement of the Goals.

Member States will highlight national efforts to advance the SDGs, share how they are addressing interconnected global challenges, and identify the support and partnerships required to drive faster progress. Dialogue sessions will bring together governments, civil society, the private sector, youth and other stakeholders including the United Nations system to explore practical pathways to address the structural barriers impeding progress, including debt distress, widening inequalities and the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. SDG Leaders and Champions will showcase individual and community-led action, demonstrating how people around the world are driving progress towards the SDGs. Together, they will highlight that the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership remains within reach, and that accelerated action can deliver on that promise for all.