Lok Bahadur Thapa, President, UN Economic and Social Council

As the UN's principal body for advancing sustainable development, @un-ecosoc.bsky.social provides an important platform for dialogue, innovative thinking & coordinated action on internationally agreed goals.

On 23 January 2026, the UN will commemorate the 80th anniversary of ECOSOC. #ECOSOC80

Happy #WorldChildrensDay! On this day, children are calling for their meaningful participation in the decisions that influence their lives. They want a seat at the table, & their ideas respected. Let’s commit to a brighter, fairer & more inclusive world #ForEveryChild. @unicef.org #DeliveringBetter

“Labour migration is more than a demographic trend. It is a human story of aspiration, courage & resilience.

Migrants must not be left behind in advancing the #2030Agenda. Let’s work to ensure that migrants everywhere are not only protected but empowered.” #SocialSummit2025 #DeliveringBetter

Pleased to meet with youth representatives at the #SocialSummit2025.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the #ECOSOCYouth Forum 2026 on 14–16 April. Your voices must be heard, and your vision must be acted on to realize the #SDGs.

“The Sevilla Commitment is about more than numbers; it is about trust.

Let us make sure that Sevilla’s words and Doha’s principles live not only in documents but in classrooms, clinics and communities. Let us turn commitment into consequence – and financing into human dignity.” #DeliveringBetter

“Gender-responsive policies are essential to advance social development. We need to embed gender perspectives into all stages of policy design & implementation to build equitable societies & ensure Communities Discriminated on Work & Descent are not left behind.” #DeliveringBetter #SocialSummit2025

“Development cooperation remains a vital lifeline for supporting countries striving to tackle poverty, limited fiscal space and rising needs.

As we look to #SocialSummit2025, we have a rare chance to renew faith in multilateralism as an act of trust among peoples and nations.” #DeliveringBetter

“ECOSOC will work with Member States, the UN system & partners to ensure the Doha Political Declaration delivers progress in people’s lives. Let us carry forward the spirit of Doha-with unity, purpose & determination to build societies of dignity, opportunity & inclusion for all.” #SocialSummit2025

As we mark #ECOSOC80 amid global challenges & opportunities, we’re reminded of a strong UN—adapting, inspiring & delivering for people & planet.

Discover the new #ECOSOCBlog to share knowledge & advance sustainable development. #DeliveringBetter #GlobalGoals bit.ly/ECOSOCBlog-Nov2025

Marking #ECOSOC80, we recall Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, first #ECOSOC President (1946): “On the work of this Council and on its ability to solve intricate economic problems of a complicated nature, depends the chance of achieving real security and peace in the world of the future.” #DeliveringBetter

Ever since its founding 80 years ago today, the UN has remained a beacon of hope for peace, prosperity and human dignity. While celebrating #UN80, our task should be to restore trust in international cooperation. Let us seize this moment to work together. #DeliveringBetter #GlobalGoals

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reaffirm that ending poverty is about dignity, justice, and belonging. This year’s theme calls to end social & institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect & effective support for families.
#EndPoverty #GlobalGoals #SDGs #DeliveringBetter

On #WorldFoodDay 2025, let’s strengthen global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable and food-secure world.
Together, let’s act #HandinHand for better food and a better future. #GlobalGoals #SDGs #BetterTogether #DeliveringBetter

The world holds over US$460 trillion in wealth—an immense opportunity to accelerate sustainable development.

On 14 Oct, #ECOSOC and the Second Committee of the GA meet to discuss finance for systemic transformation. #SevillaCommitment #FFD4 bit.ly/3W1ALQm

As we mark #ECOSOC80, did you know?
The ECOSOC Chamber at @UN Headquarters is where global leaders gather to shape a more equal and sustainable world.

Today, it remains the heart of #ECOSOC’s mission — turning dialogue into action for people and planet. #GlobalGoals #SDGs

A pleasure meeting today with Mr. Li Junhua, USG for Economic and Social Affairs.

I briefed him on my priorities for my Presidency under the overarching theme of #DeliveringBetter.

I also expressed my appreciation for the strong support his Department provides to the work of the Council. #ECOSOC80

I am pleased to announce the 35 countries that will present their Voluntary National Reviews- #VNRs at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development- #HLPF. These reviews will reflect our shared commitment to advancing the #SDGs. bit.ly/42ZSPOB #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda

📘 The 10th #VNR Synthesis Report is out!
At the #HLPF 2025, 35 countries presented their reviews—bringing the total to 402 since 2016.
#VNRs play a key role in monitoring progress, fostering learning, and advancing action on the #SDGs. 
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Pleased to meet today with UN DSG Amina Mohammed. We discussed #ECOSOC’s central role in shaping the global development agenda & delivering better. Strengthening ECOSOC is key to advancing multilateralism, rebuilding trust and tackling global challenges — including delivering the #SDGs by 2030.

Pleased to meet today with @unpga.bsky.social H.E. Philemon Yang. Among other issues, we discussed the importance of ensuring coordination and collaboration between the principal organs of the United Nations. As President of @un-ecosoc.bsky.social, I also outlined my priorities for the coming year.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we renew our call: Choose peace. Protect those who protect humanity. Respect international law. End impunity. #ActForHumanity

Youth are leading the charge for the #SDGs through advocacy and community engagement. On #YouthDay, let’s uplift their voices and amplify their impact. bit.ly/un-youthday2025 #YouthDay #Local2030 #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda

Honoured to meet H.E. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Coop. of #Qatar on the margins of #LLDC3. We discussed bridging key divides, advancing social & sust. dev. , #WSSD2, #FFD4 follow-up, & strengthening partnerships accountability. #LLDCs #GlobalGoals #SDGs

At today’s side event on Agriculture & Agribusiness in #LLDCs, I stressed the need to scale not just investment—but impact: on livelihoods, nutrition, opportunity & sustainability. Let’s plant the seeds of transformation so all countries can thrive. #LLDC3 #GlobalGoals #SDGs

At the Women’s Leaders Forum, I stressed that despite the challenges—climate change, economic uncertainty, food insecurity, conflict—we must follow the example of women who persist with resilience and conviction. #GenderEquality #LLDCs #LLDC3 #SDGs #GlobalGoals

At today’s #LLDCs Nat’l Focal Points & UNRCs meeting, I stressed their vital role in turning the Awaza Programme of Action #APoA into real impact—by bridging global frameworks with national realities & aligning sectoral plans with its priorities. Their leadership is key. #LLDC3 #SDGs #GlobalGoals

Today I met with the #UNCTAD SG Rebeca Grynspan at the margins of #LLDC3 to discuss trade & investment in agri-food systems, access to markets, boosting productive capacity in #LLDCs, #FFD4, implementing the #SevillaCommitment, & strengthening collaboration between UNCTAD and #ECOSOC.

@un-ecosoc.bsky.social will support the effective implementation and follow-up of the Awaza Programme of Action -#APoA by enhancing UN system coordination and accelerating SDG delivery where it’s needed most. #LLDC3 #LLDCs #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda

At the opening of #LLDC3 in Turkmenistan, I said: “We must build on the progress achieved in the last decade… to turn structural barriers into pathways for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.” #LLDCs #SDGs #GlobalGoals #2030Agenda
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At the opening of the #LLDC3 Civil Society Forum, I emphasized that from climate resilience to digital access, and from fair financial systems to supporting rural livelihoods, civil society is turning #GlobalGoals into local action. #LLDCs #SDGs #2030Agenda