Applications are now open for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). It is a fully funded forum for youth , professionals and everyone to participate in the High-Level Political Forum in New York under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC Youth Forum ). The forum will last for 10 days and will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, United States, from July 14 to 23, 2025. Youth from all over the world are eligible to apply. There is no application fee and it is one of the high-level forums in the United States. The HLPF provides guidance and recommendations on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the follow-up to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. More details are provided below.

Details about the 2025 High-Level Political Forum in New York, USA

• Host Country : United States of America
• Location : New York
• Dates : July 14 to 23, 2025
• Duration : 10 days
• Advantages : Full financing
• Deadline: March 2, 2025

Number of seats

10 HLPF-funded places are available for young people.

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Airline tickets
• Residence in New York

High-level Political Forum 2025 Programme Theme

Promoting sustainable, inclusive, science-based and evidence-based solutions to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind.

Focus areas of the 2025 High-level Political Forum

• 17 Sustainable Development Goals
• Sustainable Development Plan 2030

Eligibility Criteria

• The program is open to all citizens.
• The role is an opportunity to speak in the forum.
• Up to 10 funded places are available for young people to participate as a funded participant.
• Submit a detailed CV relevant to the role you are applying for.

How to apply for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum in the USA?

Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the online form. The official link is given below.