National Stakeholders’ Consultation on Sustainable Development Goals Prepares Mongolia for the UN 'Summit of the Future

In his opening remarks, Mr. Tapan Mishra, UN Resident Coordinator emphasized that this consultative engagement is a crucial platform to ensure that Mongolia has a unified voice on the global stage, stating:

“The Summit of the Future recognizes that the solutions to all development challenges are in our hands.” 

The consultation brought together representatives from key stakeholder groups, including the government, private sector, academia, youth, and civil society, to collectively envision Mongolia’s path toward inclusive and sustainable development.

During the discussion, the Ministry of Economy and Development presented Mongolia’s Medium-term Policies for Sustainable Development, outlining the nation’s plans and aspirations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are integrated into the country’s broader development agenda.

Mr. Balchinluvsan L., Head of the Integrated Development Policy and Planning Department of the Ministry, emphasized that "leaving no one behind" – the core principle of sustainable development – ensures that everyone benefits from progress. 

“As a priority of our human development policy, we are committed to implementing development strategies that are tailored to the needs of all population groups,” he said.

Participants explored the key topics to be addressed at the upcoming Summit of the Future, preparing actionable recommendations for the Government of Mongolia to incorporate into its medium- and long-term development policies and programs. Discussions focused on accelerating SDG implementation, financing sustainable development, enhancing the role of the private sector, and strengthening partnerships to ensure comprehensive and inclusive progress. The importance of leveraging science, technology, digital transformation, and innovation to achieve the SDGs was highlighted, with a special focus on the role of youth as drivers of future development.

The insights, recommendations, and solutions put forth during the consultation will be presented to the Government of Mongolia for integration into national development strategies, and subsequently, will form part of Mongolia’s contribution to the Summit of the Future in New York.

The Summit of the Future is a high-level event that will bring world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how to build a better present and safeguard the future. This once-in-a-generation opportunity aims to restore trust in international cooperation, demonstrating that it can effectively tackle both longstanding and emerging global challenges.

Here are the highlights of the consultation in a video: 

To learn more: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future

Here are photos of the consultation: