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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 GBF.

2023

2023

Community Events

World Economic Forum, Davos

January 16

- January 20

The Annual Meeting brought together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss the state of the world and set priorities for the coming year. It provided constructive dialogues and the facilitation of solutions through public-private collaboration. More information here

Workshop in Costa Rica to address GBF Target 3

January 26

One month after the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a workshop brought together representatives of the State sector, civil society, NGOs, and academy to agree upon the identification of main marine conservation sites and goals for Costa Rica. More here

Community Events

5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress

February 3

- February 9

The Fifth International Maritime Protected Areas Conference was held in Vancouver, Canada (IMPAC5). This global meeting brought together ocean conservationists and high-level government officials to inform, inspire, and act on marine protected areas. More information here

Community Events

UN High Seas Conference

February 20

- March 3

World governments are gathering this week at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York until the 3rd of March for the resumed 5th negotiating conference (IGCFinal) to hopefully conclude discussions for a brand new global accord meant to safeguard marine life on the high seas. More here

Community Events

Rebalance Earth Natural Capital Conference

February 21

The Rebalance Earth – Natural Capital Conference gathered professionals from many fields to examine the current situation and future of natural capital. More information here

Workshop in Costa Rica addressing GBF Target 2

February 23

Within the framework of the support given by the European Union to countries to meet the goals of the Kumming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a workshop was held with experts to validate the prioritization criteria for landscape restoration in Costa Rica. More here

Community Events

The One Forest Summit

March 1

- March 2

President Emmanuel Macron and President Ali Bongo Ondimba announced the One Forest Summit in Libreville during the COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. This summit will provide an opportunity to advance our collective objective of forest conservation and sustainable management. More information here

International days

UN World Wildlife Day

March 3

Every March 3rd, the UN World Wildlife Day is observed all around the world. This date was chosen since it marks the anniversary of the signing of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, in 1973. More here

Community Events

World Without Nature

March 3

WWF’s hugely successful World Without Nature stunt is back for World Wildlife Day 2023 as hundreds of companies, NGOs and sports teams prepare to remove nature from their branding for a day. This day of action aims to highlight the biodiversity loss and the social and economical risks that it poses. More here

International days

International Women’s Day 2023

March 8

The annual global event strives to recognize women’s cultural, political, and social achievements around the world. #EmbraceEquity is this year’s theme throughout the day and beyond. Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a requirement. More here

Celebrating Women in Conservation

March 10

WWF, CARE, and World Vision International organized a webinar to find out about crucial importance of women’s leadership in biodiversity conservation processes, and to hear about best practices and local success stories contributing to women’s socio-economic empowerment and the achievement of positive conservation results. More here

International days

International Day of Forests

March 21

In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as International Day of Forests to commemorate and promote awareness of the value of all types of forests. Countries are encouraged to organize activities involving forests and trees on a local, national, and worldwide scale, such as tree planting campaigns. More here

Community Events

UN 2023 Water Conference

March 22

- March 24

The UN 2023 Water Conference, formally known as the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the United Nations Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028), will be held at UN Headquarters in New York, and will be co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. More information here

Community Events

Earth Hour 2023

March 25

On March 25, 2023, at 8.30 p.m., landmarks and houses around the world will be encouraged to spend 60 minutes doing something – anything – positive for our planet. More information here

International days

World Health Day

April 7

It is celebrated each year, with each year focusing on a different health issue of concern to people all over the world. The 7th of April is the anniversary of WHO’s founding in 1948. More here

International days

International Mother Earth Day

April 22

On this International Mother Earth Day, let us remind ourselves – more than ever – that we require a transition to a more sustainable economy that benefits both people and the planet. Let us work together to promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global restoration movement! More here

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

April 24

On December 12, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was established. It is critical to promote and support the UN’s three pillars of peace and security, development, and human rights by preserving the values of multilateralism and international cooperation that underpin the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. More here

Webinar on access and benefit-sharing measures and procedures and the Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House

April 27

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Europe Day

May 9

Europe Day is a day set aside to commemorate peace and harmony throughout Europe. On this day, it is our common responsibility to re-energize the European dream and European integration. More information here

5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance

May 9

- May 11

The 5th Global conference on Biodiversity Finance will take place in Cape Town, South Africa. It aims to facilitate experience sharing and technical discussions among all 41 BIOFIN countries creating a platform for lively discussions about results from BIOFIN implementation to inform global audiences and future initiatives and explore opportunities for biodiversity finance solutions and investments in BIOFIN countries and the regions.

Open-ended online forum on invasive alien species

May 12

- May 19

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World Migratory Bird Day

May 13

The 2023 World Migratory Bird Day campaign will highlight the importance of water for migratory birds and identify key actions for protecting water resources and aquatic ecosystems. The two peak days of World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be 13 May and 14 October, reflecting the cyclical nature of bird migration with varying migration periods in the northern and southern hemispheres. More here

Inter-sessional Meetings of the CBD Subsidiary Bodies and/or Working Groups

May 13

- May 31

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Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) national workshop for Jamaica on other effective area-based conservation measures in the marine fishery sector, Kingston, Jamaica

May 17

- May 19

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G20 Global Land Initiative, New Deli

May 18

The event will be live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube, or in person. Expert speakers will walk you through an adventure into the world of afforestation with the groundbreaking Miyawaki technique. More here

G7 Hiroshima 2023

May 19

- May 21

The G7 Summit is an annual international gathering of the leaders of the G7 member countries of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in descending order of rotating leadership), as well as the European Union (EU). Hiroshima will host the G7 Summit in 2023. More information here

World Bee Day: Bee Engaged!

May 20

Beekeeping events are held on this day to educate the general public about the value of bees and beekeeping. There is a special emphasis on the role of bees as pollinators and how they contribute to the restoration of forest cover. Because bee populations are under threat, World Bee Day educates people on ways to safeguard bees and other pollinators. More here

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

May 22

While there is a growing realization that biological diversity is a worldwide asset of enormous importance to future generations, certain human actions are dramatically reducing the number of species. This year’s IDB theme will promote action in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”. More information here

International Biodiversity Day Conference: “From agreement to action: the economic dimensions of biodiversity restoration in Morocco”

May 22

During International Biodiversity Day , the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of Morocco (MTEDD) organized, in collaboration with the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) program and the Regional Cooperation Project for New Ecosystem Accounting Indicators in Africa (COPERNICEA), a conference entitled: ‘The Global Biodiversity Framework – from agreement to action: the economic dimensions of biodiversity restoration in Morocco’ More here

ICLEI Webinar series: Raising Ambition: the importance of subnational and local governments to reach the 30×30 targets for restoration and conservation

May 25

This webinar series “From agreement to action: the key role of subnational and local governments in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) implementation” is hosted by ICLEI in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), European Committee of the Regions (CoR), and Regions4. More here

Summit of Heads of State and Government on the world’s three tropical forest basins

May 30

- June 3

The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the countries hosting three of the world’s most important tropical forest basins, namely the Amazon, Mekong-Borneo and Congo, will be held from May 30 to June 3, 2023. These three basins alone represent 80% of the world’s biodiversity.

EU Green Week: Delivering a net-zero world

June 3

- June 11

EU Green Week is the key event in the EU environment policy calendar. This annual opportunity to debate and discuss European environmental policy attracts policymakers, leading environmentalists, stakeholders and other interested parties from across Europe and the globe. More here

The World Environment Day

June 5

The 50th anniversary of World Environment Day is in 2023. Côte d’Ivoire is hosting this year in collaboration with the Netherlands. The day has grown to be one of the major global forums for environmental outreach during the last five decades. More information here

Sustainable Ocean Initiative Workshop on Ocean-related Capacity-building Needs for the GBF

June 5

- June 9

Sustainable Ocean Initiative Workshop on Ocean-related Capacity-building Needs for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

June 5

- June 9

World Food Safety Day

June 7

On June 7, International Food Safety Day strives to raise awareness and inspire action to help avoid, detect, and control foodborne risks, thereby contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism, and sustainable development. More here

World Ocean Day

June 8

World Oceans Day will be celebrated on 8 June 2023. Each year the World Oceans Day is the opportunity to raise awareness about ending overfishing and protecting our oceans. More information here

The High-Level Political Forum 2023

June 10

- June 19

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 17 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. More information here

Development of a global partnership to support the achievement of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Cambridge, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

June 12

- June 14

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

June 17

Every year, the International Day to Fight Desertification and Drought is commemorated to raise public awareness of international efforts to prevent desertification. The day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is attainable via problem-solving, strong community involvement, and cooperation at all levels. More here

South African decision makers study visit to European Union

June 19

- June 25

A study visit to focus on the KMGBF implementation through in-depth Team Europe and South Africa exchanges of views and experiences. After the recent adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the need to trigger its implementation in the remaining seven years up to 2030 and in the context of the overall relations between South Africa and the European Union and its Member States, South Africa and the EU agreed to exchange on common strategies and approaches to tackle parties’ contribution to the achievement of the different KMGBF targets. (view more)

Mexican local government representatives study visit to European Union

June 19

- June 25

As part of a larger study visit of Mexican government representatives in charge of environment to Europe, the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework–EU Support together with the project Bioconnect organized last June a Brussels dialogue with EU institutions and organizations. More here

Community Events

European Sustainable Energy Week 2023

June 20

- June 22

With the subject “Accelerating the clean energy transition – for reduced bills and more skills”, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 will take held in Brussels. More information here

64th GEF Council Meeting – Plans for game-changing biodiversity fund, Brasilia

June 26

- June 30

The Council, the GEF’s main governing body, is made up of 32 members elected by GEF member countries’ constituencies. The Council, which meets twice a year, creates, approves, and assesses GEF-financed operational policies and programs. It also examines and approves the work program, reaching consensus on decisions. More here

ECLAC | POST2020 EU Support Virtual Dialogues: “Mainstreaming and innovative governance of biodiversity for sustainability in development planning & agriculture in Latin American & Caribean”

June 29

- July 7

A series of 3 virtual dialogues bringing together various key stakeholders coming from the civil society, the private sector, and the public sector to promote the coherent and systemic changes that are necessary to advance sustainable development in the region and to debate pathways for the prompt implementation of the KMGBF in Latin American & Caribean. More here

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

July 10

- July 19

The Economic and Social Council will host the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) from Monday, July 10, through Wednesday, July 19, 2023. More information here

ICLEI Webinar series: Target 12: connecting the dots between nature, urbanization and health

July 20

This webinar series “From agreement to action: the key role of subnational and local governments in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) implementation” is hosted by ICLEI in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), European Committee of the Regions (CoR), and Regions4. More here

International days

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9

The date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, which took place in 1982. Every year, UNESCO commemorates the Day by disseminating information about initiatives and activities related to the year’s theme. More here

International days

International Youth Day – Green Skills For Youth: Towards A Sustainable World

August 12

Every year on August 12, the world celebrates International Youth Day. The Focal Point on Youth chooses a topic for the day with the help of youth organizations and members of the UN Inter-Agency Network for Youth Development. The Program invites young people all around the world to conduct activities to raise awareness about the state of youth in their own countries. More here

Community Events

Seventh GEF Assembly: A moment of Hope for the environment, Vancouver

August 22

- August 26

The Seventh GEF Assembly and Associated Meetings will be held from August 22-26, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. More here

Community Events

Tenth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

August 28

- September 2

The tenth session of the IPBES Plenary (IPBES 10) will be hosted by the United States of America at the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany. IPBES 10 will be preceded by regional consultations and a Stakeholder Day on 27 August 2023. The Plenary will consider, among other items, the thematic assessment of invasive alien species, as well as requests, inputs and suggestions for additional elements of the rolling work programme of the Platform up to 2030. More here

Community Events

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), New York

September 5

- September 19

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) will begin on September 5, 2023. The high-level General Debate will start on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. More information here

CBD Events

Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) regional capacity-building workshop for East, South and South-East Asia, Seoul, Republic of Korea

September 5

- September 8

The workshop is being convened by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in collaboration with relevant regional and international organizations and initiatives, and is hosted by the Government of the Republic of Korea, with financial support from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and technical support from the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK).More here

ICLEI Webinar series: Scaling-up finance for biodiversity: the key role of cities and regions

September 7

This webinar series “From agreement to action: the key role of subnational and local governments in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) implementation” is hosted by ICLEI in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), European Committee of the Regions (CoR), and Regions4. More here

Community Events

The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit

September 9

- September 10

The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will be held in New Delhi. The Summit will be the culmination of all G20 processes and meetings with ministers, senior officials, and civil society held during the year. More information here

Community Events

The 2023 SDG Summit, New York

September 19

- September 20

The 2023 SDG Summit will take place in September 2023, during the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly. Heads of State and Government will meet at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to monitor and assess progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More information here

Post-2020 Events

From Awareness to Action: African Youth Summit on Biodiversity – AYSB2023, Morroco

September 19

- September 21

The 2nd Annual African Youth Summit on Biodiversity is organized by the Global Youth Biodiversity Network – Africa (GYBN Africa), in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), the Moroccan Youth Biodiversity Network, and the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU Support Project. The Summit also benefits from the institutional support of the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. More here

Community Events

Nature Positive Hub

September 19

As part of the Nature Positive Initiative, on September 18-20, the Nature4Climate Hub held a series of events in New-York City. Each day gathered experts from various field aiming at elevating the dialogue on Nature-based Solutions to complement existing efforts on energy, industry, and transport to lessen the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss by 2030.

Community Events

High Level Event – UNGA 78

September 19

- September 19

In the side-lines of the high level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC N&P), the Global Ocean Alliance (GOA), and the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature (LPN) united to convene a high level event to demonstrate transformational actions to tackle biodiversity loss.

Community Events

World Biodiversity Summit: Driving Biodiversity Action A Global Collaborative Platform for a Nature-Positive Future, New York

September 21

World Biodiversity Summit is a pioneering platform for global public-private partnerships to translate biodiversity protection goals into actions guided by the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Following the significant progress made last year and the landmark agreement reached at the UNCBD COP15 in Montreal, now is the time to focus on the implementation. More here

International days

World Tourism Day: Tourism and Green Investment

September 27

World Tourism Day will be observed at a time when tourism is being acknowledged as a critical pillar for development and progress is being made. The United Nations General Assembly had a special debate on tourism for the first time in May 2022, demonstrating the sector’s historic importance. More here

International days

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

September 29

The International Day of Food Loss and Waste is an opportunity to call on both the public (national or local governments) and private sector (businesses and individuals) to prioritize actions and move forward with innovation to reduce food loss and waste in order to restore and rebuild better and more resilient food systems. More here

Community Events

OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment

October 2

- October 3

The 10^th edition of the OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment will be held from 2-3 October 2023, as a series of high-level panels and parallel sessions on the theme ‘Accelerating policy action to close the credibility gap’. The Forum will be held in-person at the OECD Headquarters (2 Rue André Pascal, 75016 Paris) and virtually, with on-line streaming. More here

Community Events

ICLEI Webinar series: CitiesWithNature and RegionsWithNature: connecting and inspiring through monitoring and reporting systems

October 5

This webinar series “From agreement to action: the key role of subnational and local governments in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) implementation” is hosted by ICLEI in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), European Committee of the Regions (CoR), and Regions4. More here

Community Events

High Seas Treaty Symposium

October 6

- October 8

The High Seas Treaty has been signed by 67 countries on September 20th, in the margins of the UN High Level week. Now that the legal text has been agreed, it is essential to identify and explore the opportunities for successfully implementing the agreement to achieve its biodiversity conservation and sustainability objectives. This two-day symposium will critically evaluate the potential challenges & opportunities for the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement. More here.

Community Events

The second edition of the IUCN Leaders Forum, Geneva

October 11

- October 13

The event will be held in Geneva, Switzerland and will focus on moving the new Global Biodiversity Framework into action, with the theme Global goals for nature: tracking progress, financing success. More here

Community Events

European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS): Time to transform business to accelerate our transition to a nature positive society, Milan, Italy

October 11

- October 12

The European Business & Nature Summit 2023, is the largest conference dedicated to crafting sustainable business models working with biodiversity at their core. This year’s edition will take place on October 11-12 in Palazzo Lombardia, Milan, Italy. More here

International days

World Migratory Bird Day

October 14

The 2023 World Migratory Bird Day campaign will highlight the importance of water for migratory birds and identify key actions for protecting water resources and aquatic ecosystems. The two peak days of World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be 13 May and 14 October, reflecting the cyclical nature of bird migration with varying migration periods in the northern and southern hemispheres. More here

Workshop on recently completed IPBES assessments, Nairobi, Kenya

October 14

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World Food Day: Water is Life. Water is Food.

October 16

World Food Day is one of the most celebrated days on the UN calendar because of the collective action of 150 countries around the world. Hundreds of events and outreach initiatives in over 50 languages bring together governments, businesses, CSOs, the media, the public, and even youth. More here

CBD Events

SCBD meeting: Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Nairobi

October 16

- October 19

The event will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. It is composed of government representatives with relevant knowledge. Its tasks include giving assessments of the status of biological diversity, assessing the types of measures implemented in compliance with the terms of the Convention, and responding to queries posed by the COP. Further information on the exact date and the proposed agenda will be made available here

Community Events

IUFRO Forest Environment DIV8 Conference 2023, Portugal

October 24

- October 27

IUFRO Forest Environment is pleased to announce the All Division 8 Conference in 2023. The event will be held in-person, in Évora, Portugal, at the University of Évora, Portugal. The conference will focus on the critical role of forested landscapes facing pressures driven by the Anthropocene. More here

International days

World Cities Day: Financing sustainable urban future for all

October 31

Every year on October 31, World Cities Day concludes Urban October, which was first observed in 2014. A global celebration, similar to World Habitat Day, is held in a different place each year, and the day focuses on a specific theme. More here