This session convenes government leaders, UN partners, and city representatives to examine Dubai’s inaugural Voluntary Local Review (VLR) and its alignment with the UN’s 2030 Agenda. Against the approaching SDG deadline, participants will engage in a focused, confidential dialogue on translating Dubai’s progress in education, clean energy, and inclusion into sustained, measurable impact. The session will explore practical mechanisms to strengthen VLR processes—linking local and national reporting, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and deepening stakeholder collaboration. Through peer exchange and mutual learning, the discussion aims to refine Dubai’s future VLR cycles and contribute to global urban sustainability leadership.
