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What’s coming-up and how can we get prepared for greater mobilization? Having clarity on key meetings, events and celebration dates that are planned at the international and the national levels can enable partners and stakeholders to look for synergies. This is essential for the prompt implementation of the Biodiversity Plan (the GBF).

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Community Events

World Economic Forum – Davos

January 15

- January 19

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum takes place from 15 – 19 January in Davos, Switzerland and this year, it is convening under the theme Rebuilding Trust. the WEF Davos gathers more than 100 governments, all major international organizations but also many representatives of society leaders, foremost experts, young changemakers, social entrepreneurs and the media. It will be an occasion to remind that Natural Capital underpins all economic activities and human well-being and it is crucial to deploy means to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Watch our video.

International days

International Day of Education

January 24

International Day of Education is observed on January 24 every year. It looks at education from a broader perspective. Education must be prioritized to accelerate progress towards all the Sustainable Development Goals against the backdrop of a global recession, growing inequalities and the climate crisis. The day is created to campaign for better education reforms and improve access to education for all. Learn more here.

International days

International Day of Clean Energy

January 26

By creating a day focused on clean energy, the UN underscores the importance of inclusivity and offers a dedicated day for both traditional and non-traditional actors to showcase their contributions to more affordable, reliable, and sustainable modern energy systems that ultimately help accelerate progress towards the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. More.

2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

January 30

The 2024 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be held on 30 January 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme of “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals, namely Goal 1 (no poverty); Goal 2 (zero hunger); Goal 13 (climate action); Goal 16 (peace and justice); and Goal 17 (partnership for the Goals). Learn more here.

International days

World Wetlands Day

February 2

Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. These lands are critical to people and nature, given the intrinsic value of these ecosystems, and their benefits and services. Wetlands are among the ecosystems with the highest rates of decline, loss and degradation. Indicators of current negative trends in global biodiversity and ecosystem functions are projected to continue in response to direct and indirect drivers such as rapid human population growth, unsustainable production and consumption and associated technological development, as well as the adverse impacts of climate change. More.

Community Events

1st GBFF Council Meeting

February 9

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has been designed to mobilize and accelerate investment in the conservation and sustainability of wild species and ecosystems, whose health is under threat from wildfires, flooding, extreme weather, and human activity including urban sprawl. This fund was ratified and launched at the GEF Assembly in Vancouver in 2022, where two countries announced initial contributions to start its capitalization. This included 200 million Canadian dollars from Canada and 10 million pounds from the United Kingdom.The 1st Council meeting of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) will take place on February 9, 2024.

International days

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11

Last year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) focused on the role of Women and Girls and Science as relates to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), namely SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG17(means of implementation), while following up on discussions on water held during from the “Water Unites Us” 7th IDWGIS, the 2nd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028, held in Dushanbe, and the 2nd UN Ocean Conference and its High-Level Symposium on Water held in Lisbon, as a contribution for the 2023 UN Water Conference, and other UN Fora. More.

CBD Events

CMS COP 14 (Samarkand, Uzbzkistan)

February 12

- February 17

The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) is set to take place in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 12 to 17 February 2024.The conference will be convened under the slogan, “Nature knows no borders”.

CMS COP 14 (Samarkand, Uzbzkistan)

February 12

- February 17

The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP14) will be hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan, in Samarkand from 12-17 February 2024.The Fifty-Fourth Meeting of the Standing Committee (StC54) will take place immediately before the COP in the same location. More details on these meetings and possible additional associated events that may take place during or prior to COP14 will follow in due course. More.

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World Day of Social Justice

February 20

Poverty and inequalities within and among countries are on the rise in many parts of the world. The economic and social crises of recent years have been exacerbated by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters due to accelerating climate change, geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts. Beyond the human tragedies associated with them and their impact on the world of work, these crises have highlighted the interlinkages and dependencies of economies and societies around the world and shown the crucial need for concerted action to respond to them, at global, regional and national levels. More.

Community Events

United Nations Environment Assembly

February 26

- March 1

The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) will take place from 26 February to 1 March, 2024 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.As the world’s highest decision-making body on the environment, UNEA aims to help restore harmony between humanity and nature, improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.UNEA-6 will focus on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. More abut previsous sessions here.

International days

World Wildlife Day

March 3

March 3 is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world’s wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet. This date was chosen as it is the birthday of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, signed in 1973. Learn more here.

International days

International Women’s Day

March 8

International Women’s Day is held every year on the 8 March to raise awareness of the issues impacting women all over the world. The day has been recognized as the United Nation’s Day for women’s rights and world peace since 1975. It is an important day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural & political achievements + call for gender equality. More.

Post-2020 Events

Popst-2020 Workshop “Transition of Agri-food systems for KMGBF

March 19

- March 21

Entitled “Enhancing the role of science-policy interfaces in transforming agri-food systems to strengthen the implementation of the KMGBF” the gathering in Montpellier that Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework EU-Support project is looking to contribute to organize, will take the form of a seminar involving international experts (with a special focus on the Global South), decision and policy makers and other stakeholders. Learn more on about the previous gathering here.

International days

International Day of Forests

March 21

Forests give us so much to our health. They purify the water, clean the air, capture carbon to fight climate change, provide food and life-saving medicines, and improve our well-being. Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Forests also play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More.

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World Water Day

March 22

This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. And because water affects us all, we need everyone to take action. Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centres, farms and factories don’t have the safe water and toilets they need. To accelerate change, we need more action. Learn about how in the UN World Water Development Report, the UN 2023 Water Conference and through stories from around the world. More.

Community Events

7th BioTrade Congress – UNCTAD

March 25

- March 26

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), holds its 7th BioTrade Congress at the Palais des Nations (Room XVII), co-organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and partners. The Congress is a global event that brings together trade and biodiversity experts and practitioners for a high-level exchange on key issues concerning the links between trade and biodiversity. The 7th BioTrade Congress “Global Governance for Trade and Biodiversity” will discuss the global governance of trade and biodiversity, and how trade can become an accelerator for implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (The Biodiversity Plan) through practical implementation of sustainable trade. The Congress will also feature exchanges and case studies on the biodiversity and socio-economic impact generated through the trade of biodiversity-based products.

International days

International Zero Waste Day

March 30

The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.The waste sector contributes significantly to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution. More.

International days

World Health Day

April 7

In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being. This day is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow.

Community Events

Sustainable Natural Fibers Global Conference

April 11

- April 12

The Sustainable Natural Fibres (SNF) Global Conferenceis an international event aimed at advancing sustainability and responsible practices within the natural fibres and fashion textile sector, covering animal fibres, down, silk, and other ethically sourced materials. It serves as a learning platform for all stakeholders engaged in the industry supply chains, from herders and growers to manufacturers and international brands, as well as research and academic institutions, government bodies, private sector bodies and NGOs. Learn more here.

Community Events

Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

April 19

- April 21

The 2024 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and related ancillary events will take place from 19-21 April in Washington, D.C., US.

International days

World Creativity and Innovation Day

April 21

On World Creativity and Innovation Day, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Innovation, creativity and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum towards achieving the Sustainable Sustainble Goals (SDGs). It can harness economic growth and job creation, while expanding opportunities for everyone, including women and youth. It can provide solutions to some of the most pressing problems such as poverty eradication and the elimination of hunger. Human creativity and innovation, at both the individual and group levels, have become the true wealth of nations in the twenty-first century. More.

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International Mother Earth Day

April 22

This is the third Mother Earth Day celebrated within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people. Restoring our damaged ecosystems will help to end poverty, combat climate change and prevent mass extinction. But we will only succeed if everyone plays a part. More.

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International Girls in ICT Day

April 28

Every year, ITU and partners work together to inspire and encourage girls to pursue a future in ICTs towards bridging the gender digital divide. The aim is to encourage young women and girls to pursue their studies and careers in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and other fields and help them achieve their dreams. More.

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World Tuna Day

May 2

As a result of the amazing qualities of tuna, the fish are threatened by overwhelming demand. According to the latest data, among the seven principal tuna species, 33.3 percent of the stocks are estimated to be fished at biologically unsustainable levels. That is why in December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly voted to officially observe World Tuna Day.The move underlines the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing. Many countries depend heavily on tuna resources for food security and nutrition, economic development, employment, government revenue, livelihoods, culture, and recreation.

Community Events

6 th Science-Policy for Biodiversity Forum

May 3

- May 3

Implementing the twenty three targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) needs the understanding of what each target means and the complex interrelationship among them, but also the implications for society.The objective of the webinar is to motivate participation of scientists in the process of shaping the pathway for implementation of this new strategic plan through 2030 and engaging in the development of science contributing to biodiversity policies. More.

International days

International Plant Health Day

May 12

Humans depend on plants for 80 percent of our food and 98 percent of the oxygen we breathe, while up to 40 percent of global crop production is lost due to plant pests and diseases every year. This poses a serious threat to food security and nutrition and sets back efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations has designated 12 May for the annual celebration of the day, in a key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health 2020. FAO is calling on the public to make sure they have the necessary phytosanitary or plant health certificates when bringing plants and plant products from overseas or buying them online, as these may be potential pathways for pests to be introduced and established in new areas. More.

CBD Events

CBD SBSTTA 26

May 13

- November 17

The 26th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in May 2024.More

International days

World Migratory Bird Day

May 13

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

CBD Events

CBD SBSTTA #26

May 13

- May 18

The 26th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in May 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. More.

Community Events

World Species Congress

May 15

- May 15

In 2008, at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, IUCN Members adopted Resolution 4.019 calling for a World Species Congress to fill the need for a science-based, interdisciplinary, inclusive gathering to highlight the status of species and chart the future course of species conservation. Reverse the Red’s convening of a World Species Congress will be a forum for collaboration to drive conservation action forward, as we work together to meet expectations of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), signed on 19 December 2022. Learn more here.

International days

World Bees Day

May 20

Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

May 21

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. Lear more.

Community Events

International Day for Biological Diversity

May 22

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet. It underpins human wellbeing in the present and in the future, and its rapid decline threatens nature and people alike. More here.

Community Events

The Nature of Cities Festival – TNOC Festival

June 3

- June 7

TNOC Festival is part conference, part radical imagination, part retreat.

This Summer in Berlin, participants are invited to collaborate, learn, present, and to meet hundreds of new best friends and urban nature co-conspirators. The festival session program is a global exercise in crowd-sourced creativity where transdisciplinary, dialogue-driven, and innovative sessions are submitted to us from around the world are presented.

Learn more here.

Community Events

The Immersed In Change High Level Conference

June 7

- June 9

The Immersed In Change High Level Conference, convened by the government of Costa Rica, is approaching: it will take place outside the country’s capital, San José, on 7-8 June 2024, exactly one year before the 2025 Ocean Conference organised by the United Nations in Nice (France). This event symbolizes the need to immerse into the ocean and take action to address its challenges. The conference aims to inspire individual and collective action to conserve the ocean.Learn more here.

Community Events

50th Anniversay of the G7 Summit

June 13

- June 15

As the Group of 7 (G7) Presidency in 2024, Italy will host the G7 Summit in Puglia, Italy, in June. The Government of Italy selected Puglia, a city that has “acted as a bridge between East and West” and symbolizes connection between the East and West, to align with the Summit’s focus on the Global South. Global summits such the G7 continue to play a crucial role in bringing world leaders together to drive commitments and coordinate responses to the pressing climate and biodiversity issues.

International days

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

June 17

Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. In fact, forecasts estimate that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population. The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 percent since 2000, as compared to the two previous decades (WMO 2021). When more than 2.3 billion people already face water stress, this is a huge problem. More.

International days

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

June 18

The UN General Assembly adopted on 21 December 2016 its resolution A/RES/71/246 and designated 18 June as an international observance, Sustainable Gastronomy Day. The decision acknowledges gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the Earth is facing a triple planetary crisis of climate disruption, nature loss and pollution, sustainable gastronomy – celebrating seasonal ingredients and producers, preserving wildlife as well as our culinary traditions – is today more relevant than ever. More.

Community Events

ICLEI World Congress 2024

June 18

- June 21

In June 2024, the ICLEI network will come together for the ICLEI World Congress 2024, hosted by the City of São Paulo, Brazil.Every three years, the ICLEI World Congress showcases how local and regional governments across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide. ICLEI’s last World Congress began in 2021 with a Virtual Launch and culminated in 2022 with The Malmö Summit. Register for this year edition here.

Community Events

IUCN Youth Conservation Forum fro Africa (IYCOFA)

June 24

- June 25

The Pre-Forum events ahead of the African Conservation Forum are planned as independent workshops, intended to provide inputs into the discourse at the ACF. They are independently organised by various teams of IUCN staff, members, commissions and councillors and will deliberate on specific topics relevant to the ACF, pulling together key messages and insights that would inform the panels discussions on the first day of the Forum. IYCOFA Theme: Amplifying Youth Voices and Solutions Towards Creating Transformative Responses to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis in Africa.

Community Events

Africa Conservation Forum

June 26

- June 28

Inspired by the power of the first-ever IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress held in July 2022, IUCN will host one Africa Conservation Forum (ACF) combining all three sub-regions. About 500 representatives of Union constituents, partners and supporters will gather for the five-day event in Nairobi, Kenya. Learn more here.

International days

International Day of the Tropics

June 29

The Tropics are a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. Although topography and other factors contribute to climatic variation, tropical locations are typically warm and experience little seasonal change in day-to-day temperature. An important feature of the Tropics is the prevalence of rain in the moist inner regions near the equator, and that the seasonality of rainfall increases with the distance from the equator. The tropical region faces several challenges such as climate change, deforestation, logging, urbanisation and demographic changes.

Community Events

Sommet Sport et Developpement

July 1

An Olympic Sustainable Development Summit will be held in Paris in July 2024, right before the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Summit agenda will feature the follow-up to the recent “Paris Pact for People and Planet”, as mentioned by French President Emmanuel Macron.

International days

World Population Day

July 11

This World Population Day is a reminder that we can achieve the prosperous, peaceful and sustainable future envisioned by the ICPD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development if we harness the power of every human being on the planet. When we unlock the full potential of women and girls – encouraging and nurturing their desires for their lives, their families and their careers – we galvanize half the leadership, ideas, innovation, and creativity to better society. More.

CBD Events

Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of DSI on Genetic Resources

August 1

The Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources will meet a second time, in Montreal, Canada in August 2024, to further the discussions and to make recommendations for consideration and adoption by the Conference of the Parties at its sixteenth meeting (COP 16).

Community Events

32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

August 3

- August 7

The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) will be held from August 3rd to 7th, 2024 in New Delhi, where the pulse of agriculture meets the heartbeat of innovation.

With the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” th event invites participants to engage in dynamic discussions, to glean insights from global experts, and to contribute to shaping the future of agricultural economics.

Learn about our event “Transforming agrifood-systems” here.

International days

International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

August 9

This International Day of Indigenous Peoples, revindicates the role that indigenous youth must occupy in decision-making while recognizing their dedicated efforts in climate action, the search for justice for their people, and the creation of an intergenerational connection that keeps their culture, traditions, and contributions alive. More.

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International Youth Day

August 12

International Youth Day takes place on 12 August every year, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. 12 August was first designated International Youth Day by the UN General Assembly in 1999, and serves as an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in change, and an opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s youth. Thematic discussions and information campaigns take place across the world, to engage both Member States and the general public to understand the needs of young people, to implement policies to help them overcome the challenges they face, and to encourage young people into the decision-making process. More.

CBD Events

International Youth Conference on Biodiversity

August 25

- August 31

Highlighting over a decade of active youth engagement in the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Conference will be held in August 2024 in Yokohama City, Japan, in a collaboration between the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), the Ministry of Environment of Japan, the City of Yokohama, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Japan Biodiversity Fund. Over one hundred young people from all over the world will gather at the Conference from 25 to 31 August 2024 in Yokohama City, Japan, to share experiences and plan actions in support of the effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Learn more here.

International days

International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

September 16

The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for this and future generations, but have also contributed significantly to global efforts to address climate change; furthermore, it has protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching the Earth. More.

Community Events

GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference: Greening the African Horizon

September 17

Africa, with its vast natural resources, young population, and groundbreaking innovations, stands at the forefront of a global restoration movement. But significant challenges lie ahead—land degradation, climate impacts, and the need for equitable financing and green governance. On 17 September 2024, join the GLFAfrica Conference to explore how just and multifaceted approaches are transforming Africa’s landscapes. Discover locally-led, sustainable solutions making a difference.

Community Events

The Summit of the Future

September 22

- September 23

The Summit of the Futureto be held in September 2024 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments including to the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Charter, and move towards a reinvigorated multilateral system that is better positioned to positively impact people’s lives, which are closely linked to Biodiversity on our planet.

International days

International Day for Universal Access to Information

September 28

Informed citizens can make informed decisions, for instance, when going to the polls. Only when citizens know how they are governed, can they hold their governments accountable for their decisions and actions. Information is power. Therefore, universal access to information is a cornerstone of healthy and inclusive knowledge societies. Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information. This right is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression. On 17 November 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared 28 September as International Day for Universal Access to Information.More.

International days

World Tourism Day

September 29

The overall disruption in the tourism sector brought about by COVID-19, provides an opportunity to redefine and recalibrate the direction and narratives of tourism investments for a more sustainable future for the People, the Planet, and prosperity.Last year’s edition World Tourism Day 2023, the UNWTO, under the theme “Tourism and green investment” highlighted the need for more and better-targeted investments for the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN roadmap for a better world by 2030. Now, in 20242, is the time for new and innovative solutions, not just traditional investments that promote and underpin economic growth and productivity. More.

International days

International Food Waste Awareness Day

September 29

Food loss and waste undermine the sustainability of our food systems. When food is lost or wasted, all the resources that were used to produce this food – including water, land, energy, labour and capital – go to waste. Our food systems cannot be resilient if they are not sustainable, hence the need to focus on the adoption of integrated approaches designed to reduce food loss and waste. Actions are required globally and locally to maximise the use of the food we produce. The introduction of technologies, innovative solutions, new ways of working and good practices to manage food quality and reduce food loss and waste are key to implementing this transformative change. More.

Community Events

Nature for Life Hub

September 30

- October 3

The Nature for Life Hub is a leading virtual event and global communications campaign hosted annually by the United Nations Development Programme and its partners. Together we work to put nature at the heart of sustainable development by convening world leaders, businesses, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, youth leaders and activists to take ambitious action on nature.This year, we’re calling on all of you – our incredible network of changemakers – to reimagine the future with us! More here.

Community Events

The Global Nature Positive Summit 2024

October 1

Australia will host the first Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney in October 2024.The Summit will give ‘how to’ guidance for investors and project developers. This will encourage partnerships to increase shovel-ready projects in developing countries. It will demonstrate and further develop opportunities for First Nations peoples.More

Community Events

Finance in Common Summit

October 1

The Finance in Common Summit 2024 is expected to bring together representatives from public development banks, governments, the financial sector, civil society and media, among others, to facilitate in-depth conversations to build a more inclusive and sustainable global financial architecture. Learn more here.

International days

World Habitat Day

October 2

The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. More.

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World Teachers’ Day

October 5

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally. From primary school to university and continuing education, learning – and teaching – are some of the best ways to support biodiversity. More.

10th World Ranger Congress of the French International Ranger and Nature Guard Federation (GNF)

October 7

- October 11

The 10th World Ranger Congress will be held from October 7 to 11, 2024 on the Giens peninsula in Hyères, France. Organized by the International Ranger Federation (IRF) and Gardes Nature de France (GNF), the theme of this year’s event will be the contributions and evolutions of the ranger profession to achieving Target 3 (objective 30×30) and the other targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Learn more here.

Community Events

IUCN Leaders Forum 2024

October 8

- October 10

The 3rd edition of the IUCN Leaders Forum will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 8 to 10 October 2024 with the theme: “Harnessing innovation, enabling conservation”.Ahead of the three Rio Convention COPs at the end of 2024, the Forum will bring together government, corporate, Indigenous and youth leaders and changemakers from around the world to discuss transformative change to achieve the global goals for nature and climate.Learn more here.

Community Events

Sports Positive Summit

October 8

- October 9

The sports and climate sector keeps moving on apace, with new challenges, innovations and thinking all the time. For the fifth year, 2024 will once again be an incredible moment for the global sports industry to be together in person, to connect and push forward our efforts.Over 500 sport and sustainability leaders will gather in person and even more online at Sport Positive Summit 2024 for two days of leading content and discussion, with 75+ speakers, leaders and experts. This hybrid event is an opportunity to learn, create new relationships, partnerships and collaborations.

International days

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

October 13

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of minimizing the risks that they face. More.

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World Migratory Bird Day

October 14

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. Learn more.

Global Nature Positive Summit 2024

October 14

- October 15

The Global Nature Positive Summit 2024 will bring together climate, environment, and finance ministers; private sector leaders; Indigenous groups, including Australia’s First Nations peoples; scientists and academics; and community leaders to drive private sector investment to protect and repair the environment. The Summit will enable an ambitious global agenda focusing on solutions to adress issues of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.This Year, the Summit will be hosted by the Government of Australia and the Government of New South Wales. It will share guidance for investors and project developers to encourage partnerships for developing country projects. Lear more here.

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World Food Day

October 16

Biodiversity provides the foundation for development, economies, global security and human wellbeing, as is formulated in the Sustainable Development Goals. But it is being lost at an alarming rate and our food systems are at the root of the crisis. Food production is the biggest driver of environmental degradation and biodiversity loss: 70% of freshwater withdrawn, 30% of global GHG emissions, 80% of deforestation and the degradation of many other precious habitats such as wetlands and grasslands. More.

Community Events

The 2nd ‘High Seas’ Treaty Symposium

October 17

- October 18

The first symposium in Edinburgh on 6-7 October 2023 brought over 500 people from 50 nations together with representatives from governments and treaty negotiators joining people from the private sector, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, civil society and academia.

In 2024, the 2^nd ‘High Seas’ Treaty Symposium will be held in Singapore on 17-18 October. Themes for the second symposium will be announced by the organising team as soon as possible, but a major focus will be on the work needed to ratify the BBNJ agreement.

International days

COP 16 CBD & Cartagena + Nagoya Protocols

October 21

- November 1

The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will convene in October – November 2024. The 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP-MOP-11) and the fifth MOP to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of the Benefits Arising from their Utilization (NP-MOP-5) will also convene. More.

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World Development Information Day

October 24

The information and communications technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges, particularly in the context of globalization, and can foster economic growth, competitiveness, access to information and knowledge, poverty eradication, and social inclusion that will help to expedite the integration of all countries, especially developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, into the global economy, while tackling climate & biodiversity crises. More.

CBD Events

The 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium – Rewarding Nature: A Roadmap to Finance the Biodiversity

October 25

This October, world leaders and experts will convene in Cali, Colombia, for the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) to take action to protect the rich variety of life on Earth. Businesses and financial institutions have a role to play to preserve nature and help reversing biodiversity loss!Find out how on 25 October at the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium – the world’s largest event on sustainable finance in the Global South this year.Register here to join the event online and meet leading sustainable finance practitioners and changemakers.

CBD Events

CBD COP 16: 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities

October 28

The one day Summit is held as an official parallel high-level event to COP16 and will include a ceremonial opening and closing session; high-level dialogue among ministers, governors, mayors, business champions, heads of MDBs and other key stakeholders focusing on implementation progress and resource mobilization in line with the COP 16 priority areas; and a series of announcements and launches of strategic new initiatives and programs. The Summit will align with the objectives of CBD COP16 to showcase subnational biodiversity actions and collaboration at the local and territorial scale, in contributing to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the Plan of Action under Decision 15/12.

International days

World Cities Day

October 31

The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. More.

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World Science Week for Peace and Development

November 10

Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. Science is crucial for effective action and policy making on biodiversity. More.

Community Events

UNFCCC COP 29

November 11

- November 24

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene in November 2024.

International days

World Sustainable Transport Day

November 26

Sustainable transport — with its objectives of universal access, enhanced safety, reduced environmental and climate impact, improved resilience, and greater efficiency — is central to sustainable development. Apart from providing services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods, sustainable transport is a cross-cutting accelerator, that can fast-track progress towards other crucial goals, such as eradicating poverty in all its dimensions, reducing inequality, empowering women, combatting climate change and biodiversity loss. More.

CBD Events

UNCCD | COP16

December 2

- December 13

UNCCD Conference of Parties 16th session – COP 16To be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Community Events

UNCCD COP 16 (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

December 2

- December 13

By letter dated 14 March 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirmed its willingness to host the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) . The Conference will be held in Riyadh from 2 to 13 December 2024.More

International days

International Day of Banks

December 4

Achieving sustainable development — in particular eradicating poverty, reducing inequality and combating climate change & biodiversity loss — requires a long-term perspective, with Governments, the private sector and civil society working together to tackle global challenges. On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 74/245, which designated 4 December as the International Day of Banks in recognition of the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development and providing know-how; and also in recognition of the vital role of the banking systems in Member States in contributing to the improvement of the standard of living.More.

International days

International Soil Day

December 5

World Soil Day 2023 (WSD) and its campaign aim to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95 percent of our food originates from these two fundamental resources. Soil water, vital for nutrient absorption by plants, binds our ecosystems together. This symbiotic relationship is the foundation of our agricultural systems. More.

International days

Human Rights Day

December 10

In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe. The UDHR has since served as the foundation for an expanding system of human rights protection that today focuses also on vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and migrants. A broad array of human rights directly depend on thriving biodiversity and healthy habitats, including the right to life, as enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the rights to food, water and sanitation, health, and culture, as contained in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Learn more.

International days

International Mountain Day

December 11

Mountains are natural jewels we should treasure.They are home to 15% of the world´s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity, helping to sustain argiculture and supply clean energy and medicines. Unfortunately, mountains are under threat from climate change, overexploitation and contamination, increasing the risk s for the people and the planet. More.

International days

International Epidemic Preparedness Day

December 27

As exemplified by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic major infectious diseases and epidemics have devastating impacts on human lives, wreaking havoc on long-term social and economic development. Global health crises threaten to overwhelm already overstretched health systems, disrupt global supply chains and cause disproportionate devastation of the livelihoods of people and the economies of the poorest and most vulnerable countries.Decline of habitat and wildlife leaves humans exposed to new, emerging diseases and conserving biodiversity can preserve human lives. More.

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