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A gathering of intergovernmental actors or representatives from UN bodies to address agenda items dealing with climate change issues.
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2029
<p>The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.</p> <p>The UN designated 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase public education, awareness, and recognition of the significant challenges human activities pose to biological diversity as well as the role of biodiversity as a global asset…
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Rome Nutrition Week 2026
<p>Following the inaugural Rome Nutrition Week in 2024 and building on the <a href="https://www.unnutrition.org/RomeNutritionWeek">2025 focus</a> on coherent policy and action for better nutrition, Rome Nutrition Week 2026 will take collaboration one step further – from dialogue to more coordinated, actionable solutions.</p> <p>Held at FAO Headquarters and online under the overarching theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a…
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“Status Quo Untenable”: Secretary-General’s Update on UN80 Initiative
<p>The Secretary-General António Guterres presented his progress report on the UN80 reform initiative. He emphasized the need for sustained engagement from Member States and outlined the report’s six recommendations.</p>
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Second VNR Workshop Aids Peer-to-Peer Learning Ahead of HLPF 2026
<p>The workshop provided guidance on the next steps and the timeline for finalizing the VNR main messages that were due to be submitted to DESA by 20 April 2026 – and full reports, the deadline for which is 8 June. Participants also received information and heard suggestions for the presentation of the VNR at the…
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Dushanbe Declaration Promotes High-level Engagement on Water
<p>The Co-Chairs of the conference – UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua and Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda – will prepare a Co-Chairs’ summary. The summary, along with the contribution of the Dushanbe Water Process, will be presented at the 2026 UN Water Conference.</p>
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2026 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue
<p>The Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue will consider how to strengthen adaptation and mitigation action in the context of the ocean and climate change. The event will provide a space to reinforce ambition, ensure continuity and coherence across ocean, biodiversity, and climate agendas, and strengthen ocean-based action.</p> <p>The 27th session of the Conference of the…
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Second Global Workshop for 2026 VNRs
<p>The Second Global Workshop for the 2026 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) will strengthen countries’ capacity to conduct inclusive and evidence-based reviews of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs. It will facilitate peer-to-peer learning and exchange of experiences related to the preparation and presentation of the VNRs.</p> <p>The UN Department for Economic…
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2028
<p>The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.</p> <p>The UN designated 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase public education, awareness, and recognition of the significant challenges human activities pose to biological diversity as well as the role of biodiversity as a global asset…
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2027
<p>The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.</p> <p>The UN designated 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase public education, awareness, and recognition of the significant challenges human activities pose to biological diversity as well as the role of biodiversity as a global asset…
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International Day of Families 2026
<p>The International Day of Families 2026 will focus on the theme, ‘Families, Inequalities, and Child Wellbeing’. The theme aims to contribute to global understanding of how inequalities undermine family and child well0being and to promote investments in integrated family-oriented policies.</p> <p>The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) will host the event to foster…
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