Mapping progress toward 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific, the report analyzes successes and enduring challenges amid crises. Emphasizing shifts in food systems, energy, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and environmental changes, it offers actionable strategies to spur transformative impact.
The SDG Progress Report for Asia and the Pacific 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of the region’s progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their 169 targets as well as the challenges and crises that are holding back progress in the region. Drawing on the latest data and insights, the report highlights successes, identifies persistent gaps, and offers actionable recommendations to accelerate progress. This year’s edition places special emphasis on performance across six key transitions; food systems; energy access and affordability; digital connectivity; education; jobs and social protection; and climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, reflecting the multifaceted sustainability challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region. A vital resource for policymakers, development practitioners, researchers, and civil society leaders, this report serves as both a diagnostic tool and a roadmap for action. With its in-depth analyses, practical case studies, and actionable insights, it contributes to the growing body of knowledge aimed at transforming global goals into tangible results for the people of Asia and the Pacific. Whether you are seeking to inform policy, guide implementation, or engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue, this report provides the tools and evidence needed to make a difference.