{"id":115625,"date":"2025-05-20T18:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/?p=115625"},"modified":"2025-05-20T18:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:34:22","slug":"un-board-advance-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/blog\/2025\/05\/un-board-advance-sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs to meet in Bangkok to help navigate global crises and advance sustainable development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meeting concludes with Global Policy Dialogue on \u201cConverging Crises, Shared Solutions: Applying Socioeconomic Lessons from Asia-Pacific to Global Challenges\u201d<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT:<\/strong>\u00a0Meeting of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs and related Global Policy Dialogue<\/p>\n

As the world faces growing socioeconomic pressures, geopolitical tensions, and climate-induced shocks, coordinated action is more urgent than ever. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires renewed commitment and stronger alignment between global and regional responses.<\/p>\n

In Asia and the Pacific, where crises like supply chain disruptions, climate disasters, and regional conflicts have far-reaching impacts, context-driven solutions that draw on local knowledge are critical. The interconnectedness of these crises and the mounting challenges of energy transition, job creation and social inclusion underscores the need for collective action that draws on local knowledge to address global problems.<\/p>\n

From 22 to 23 May 2025, the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB), a distinguished group of global thought leaders and practitioners, will convene in Bangkok for the first time in Bangkok to discuss emerging global socioeconomic trends, risks, and opportunities. This two-day meeting will be an opportunity to share how the experiences and innovations from the Asia-Pacific region can shape global strategies and how the international agenda can be enriched by regional context. At the same time, HLAB members will discuss how global solutions can be adapted to the needs of the region. The Board Members will also meet with regional government and civil society representatives.<\/p>\n

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) will also host a Global Policy Dialogue on \u201cConverging Crises, Shared Solutions: Applying Socioeconomic Lessons from Asia-Pacific to Global Challenges,\u201d where participants can engage with HLAB members through live Q&A and online polls.<\/p>\n

The conversation will focus on socioeconomic opportunities and policy innovations from the Asia-Pacific region that have global relevance, helping to shape resilient, inclusive, and sustainable solutions to today\u2019s most pressing crises.<\/p>\n

Journalists are welcome to join the Global Policy Dialogue in person or online. HLAB members will be available for in-person interviews on a limited basis immediately after the dialogue.<\/p>\n

WHO:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 The following HLAB members will join the events in Bangkok and may be available for interviews:<\/p>\n