February 19, 2026
  • Published by: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
  • Coverage: Assesses SDG progress in 58 countriesacross Asia-Pacific.
  • Overall SDG Progress:
  • 16 out of 117 targets are on track for 2030.
  • 18 targets show negative trends, needing urgent action.
  • At the current pace, SDGs will be achieved by 2062, missing the 2030 deadline by 32 years.
  • Best Performing SDGs:
    • SDG 1 (No Poverty)– Decline in extreme poverty.
    • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure)– Improved digital connectivity.
    • SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being)– Gains in life expectancy and disease control.
  • Lagging SDGs:
    • SDG 13 (Climate Action)– Rising CO₂ emissions, worsening extreme weather.
    • SDG 4 (Quality Education)– Widening learning gaps, low investment.
    • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production)– Resource wastage, unsustainable practices.
    • SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth)– High youth unemployment, informal labor issues.

 

  • Data Challenges:
  • Only 54% of SDG indicatorshave sufficient data.
  • Major gaps in data for women, rural, and indigenous populations.
  • ESCAP recommends modernizing statistical systems with technology.
  • Community Innovations:
  • India: AI mapping for nomadic households.
  • Indonesia: Health-monitoring apps for maternal care.
  • Nepal: Renewable energy projects expanding electricity access.

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