UN 2023 Water Conference
Today, 40 per cent of the world鈥檚 population is affected by water scarcity. The United Nations, with support from the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands, will host the UN 2023 Water Conference. The Conference will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise awareness, define a roadmap and advance the water agenda.
IPCC Synthesis Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is expected to release the Synthesis of its Sixth Assessment Report, which will integrate the findings of the three Working Group contributions and three Special Reports. It will provide policymakers with a high-level, up-to-date understanding of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for addressing it.
World Pulses Day
Did you know that pulses, also known as legumes, such as dried beans, lentils and peas, are among the most climate-friendly foods? Learn more here. The annual World Pulses Day, on 10 February, aims to raise awareness for the many nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses.
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15)
The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reviews progress and deliberates a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)
The annual UN Climate Change Conference advances the global climate talks, mobilizes action, and can provide a significant opportunity to look at the impacts of climate change as well as innovation and solutions in Africa.
Pre-COP27
This year鈥檚 Pre-COP, the preparatory meeting ahead of the annual UN Climate Change Conference, is hosted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Pre-COP provides countries with an informal setting to discuss and exchange views on key political aspects of the negotiations, including on mitigation, adaptation, finance and collaboration.
77th Session of the UN General Assembly
The 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) will open on Tuesday, 13 September 2022. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 20 September 2022.
Africa Climate Week 2022
The regional climate week brings together African stakeholders from different sectors of society for solution-oriented dialogues and to foster meaningful partnerships for climate action, including on the resilience against climate risks and the transition to a low-emission economy.
Climate and SDGs Conference
The Third Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will take place on 20-21 July at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan, in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation.
Moment for Nature
Convened by the 76th President of the UN General Assembly, the high-level thematic debate will highlight the need for an integrated approach to address today鈥檚 environmental crises to ultimately meet the goals of the Paris Agreement for Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2022
The regional climate week brings together stakeholders from different sectors of society for solution-oriented dialogues and to foster meaningful partnerships for climate action, including on the resilience against climate risks and the transition to a low-emission economy.
UN Ocean Conference
Organized with support from the Governments of Portugal and Kenya, the Ocean Conference is a call for ocean action - urging global leaders and all relevant sectors to boost ambition, mobilize partnerships and increase investment in science-driven and innovative approaches to reverse the decline in ocean health.
World Urban Forum 11
Organized under the theme, Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future, the is an opportunity to look at the future of cities based on existing trends, challenges and opportunities as well as how they can be better prepared to handle present and future shocks.
Bonn Climate Change Conference
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the Bonn Conference will launch discussions on a range of topics including greenhouse gas emission reductions, adapting to climate impacts, and providing financial support for developing countries to cut emissions and adapt to climate change.
World Environment Day
Led by the UN Environment Programme and held annually since 1974, World Environment Day this year is devoted to #OnlyOneEarth, calling for鈥痗ollective and transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet.
Stockholm+50
Fifty years after the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, which for the first time made the environment a pressing global issue, the UN General Assembly is convening 鈥淪tockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all 鈥 our responsibility, our opportunity鈥 to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and waste, nature and biodiversity loss.
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the world鈥檚 foremost gathering on reducing disaster risk, including from climate change, and building the resilience of communities and nations. It is organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and offers a chance for governments, UN system and all stakeholders to recommit, with urgency, to accelerate progress on disaster risk reduction towards the achievement of sustainable development.
Sustainable Energy for All Forum
The global gathering will bring people together to take stock of progress, showcase success and identify solutions to achieve faster, broader gains towards sustainable energy for all. It serves as a platform to broker new partnerships, spur investment, address challenges and drive action towards realizing SDG-7 and a global clean energy transition.
17th Session of the UN Forum on Forest
Forest ecosystems are critical for the health of our planet and the sustainable future of people everywhere. Billions of people depend on forests for subsistence, livelihood, employment, and income generation. The Forum on Forests presents a critical opportunity to highlight contributions of forests and their untapped potential in accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
UN Conference on Desertification
Under the theme 鈥楲and. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity', the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification aims to ensure that land continues to benefit present and future generations. It will bring together leaders from around the world to drive progress on the sustainable management of land, one of our most precious commodities. 鈥
