World Population Day

The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. (continued) Panel discussion on population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development, followed by interactive discussion (continued) General discussion, statements Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work . Watch the (4th meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59! 03:18:41 Economic and Social Council

Side event of the 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) focusing on Integrating Population Dynamics, Technology and Research for Sustainable Development: Advancing WASH Outcomes. The 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development focuses on Population, Technology, and Research in the Context of Sustainable Development. The concept directly supports CPD59 by: • Positioning population dynamics as a core determinant of development outcomes, including health, aging, fertility, migration, and urbanization. • Highlighting technology as a transformative tool for demographic data systems, health delivery, and social protection. • Emphasizing research and evidence as essential for designing population‑responsive, rights‑based, and inclusive policies • Addressing digital, gender, geographic, and socioeconomic inequalities that shape population well‑being. • Strengthening national capacities to anticipate demographic shifts and integrate them into sust...