Question

Q. The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable development is held under the auspices of which of the following bodies?

• A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• B. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
• C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Answer 1

The correct option is B United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Explanation:

• ECOSOC plays an important role in identifying emerging challenges, encouraging innovation, and attaining a balanced integration of the three pillars of sustainable development—economic, social, and environmental.
• In this regard, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is an important platform that meets under the auspices of the ECOSOC.
• The HLPF is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level.
• It also encourages member states to conduct regular reviews of their progress in achieving the SDGs.