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)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
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.