Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7)
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-05 | UN Nairobi, United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya

UNEA 7
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12 | UN Nairobi, United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.

2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum
2026-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | UN Headquarters, 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, New York City, NY, United States
The 2026 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will take place on 27 January 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals under in-depth review at the 2026 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), namely Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

12th Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 12)
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-08 | Manchester, United Kingdom
The twelfth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 12) will consider a methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people. The Stakeholder Day will be held on 2 February, and the Media Day on 9 February.

WFA Q&A Session
2026-02-11 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
In this informal session, you will learn about the benefits of joining the World Federation for Animals (WFA), including how WFA is building a strong, unified voice to represent animals at the United Nations; insights from existing members; how to apply for membership; and a Q&A with WFA’s membership team.

Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-27 | United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level.

COAG Sub-Committee on Livestock
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-05 | FAO, Rome
The ad hoc extraordinary session dedicated to the GPA will be the Sub-Committee’s Third Session and it will take place at FAO headquarters in Rome on 3–5 March 2026, in hybrid modality. The Session is open to Members of COAG and to observers. The Session will be conducted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

International workshop for journalists on animal welfare in Hispanic America
2026-03-21
The international workshop for journalists on animal welfare in Hispanic America is an initiative led by Compromiso Verde (Peru) and the Animal Welfare Observatory (Spain).
This space aims to provide tools and guidance to strengthen journalistic coverage of animal welfare across the region, promoting an informed, technical, and contextualised approach. At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a digital certificate issued by both organisations.
The workshop is completely free and will take place online on Saturday, 21 March.

Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP15)
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-29 | Campo Grande, Brazil
The Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP15) will be hosted by the Government of Brazil in Campo Grande from 23–29 March 2026.
The Fifty-Seventh Meeting of the Standing Committee (StC57) will take place the day before the opening, and the Fifty-Eighth Meeting of the Standing Committee (StC58) will be held immediately after COP15 at the same location. Further details on these meetings, along with any additional associated events that may take place during or prior to COP15, will be shared in due course.

14th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-29 | Yaoundé, Cameroon
The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) will take place from 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Ministers from across the world will attend the Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the multilateral trading system and to take action on the future work of the WTO.

Arab Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-02 | Beirut, Lebanon (tentative)
The 2026 Arab Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) aims to assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices, and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with regional priorities. The Forum is one of several regional forums that will convene as part of the preparatory process for the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

One Health Summit
2026-04-07 | Lyon, France
On 7 April 2026, France will host the One Health Summit in Lyon to mark World Health Day. Ecosystems, plants, animals, and humans: an Action and Solutions summit to better the health of all life and the planet.

2026 Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Santiago, Chile
The 2026 Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) aims to assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices, and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with regional priorities. The Forum is one of several regional forums that will convene as part of the preparatory process for the 2026 session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-22 | Geneva, Switzerland
The 2026 UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) aims to assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices, and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with regional priorities. The Forum is one of several regional forums that will convene as part of the preparatory process for the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

2026 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30
The 2026 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) aims to assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices, and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with regional priorities. The Forum is one of several regional forums that will convene as part of the preparatory process for the 2026 session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

International Macaque Week (IMW)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-07
International Macaque Week is a chance for individuals and organizations to promote understanding and respect, to spread the word, and to fundraise for their macaque advocacy efforts! Check out our 2025 activities: educational resources, #RespectTheirNature campaign and virtual tours!

11th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
2026-05-06 10:00 - 2026-05-07 18:00 (America/New_York) | UN Headquarters, 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, New York City, NY, United States
The eleventh annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from Wednesday, 6 May, to Thursday, 7 May 2026. The Forum will be convened by the President of ECOSOC His Excellency Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, who had appointed two co-chairs – H.E. Mr. Chola Milambo, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations, and H.E. Mr. Gregor W. Koessler, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations. As per its mandate, the Forum will be organized by the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT), convened by UN-DESA and UNCTAD, and the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the Secretary General.

Nature Action Dialogues
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-13 | Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Nature Action Dialogues provide a unique and powerful forum where business, finance and conservation leaders meet as peers to advance collaboration at the nexus of biodiversity, climate, water, and health. This is a working space to accelerate change, shape leadership, and unlock sustainable growth while halting and reversing nature loss.
Nature loss and climate change are no longer distant risks. Business, finance, and society all face direct consequences from these accelerating crises. With global frameworks setting a clear direction, the years leading up to 2030 are critical for translating commitments into tangible actions.

Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-22 | Baku, Azerbaijan
The Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will convene in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Forum aims to raise awareness of sustainable urbanization, improve knowledge of and exchange of best practices and policies on sustainable urban development, and increase coordination and cooperation to advance and implement sustainable urbanization.

93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22 | Paris, France
The 93rd General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) will take place from Monday, 18 to Friday, 22 May 2026 in Paris, France. This invitation-only event will convene 183 WOAH Members and representatives from international organisations who have signed an official agreement with WOAH. The 93rd General Session will also bring together observer countries and territories, WOAH key stakeholders, and special guests.

World Health Assembly 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-23
The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

WFA Debrief | WHO79 & WOAH93: What do the global health negotiations mean for animals?
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) invites you to its third Debrief Session, a public webinar unpacking the key animal welfare outcomes from the 79th World Health Assembly (WHO79) and the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH93).
Our panel of experts will analyse the WHO Global Action Plan (GAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the PABS Annex under the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and the updated WOAH international standards on animal welfare.
Panellists:

Dr Masika Sophie from the World Federation for Animals (Moderator)
Nina Jamal from FOUR PAWS
Julia Havenstein from Animals Angels

Simultaneous interpretation available in Spanish and French.

64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-18 | Bonn, Germany
The 64th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) are scheduled to take place in June 2026.

DACC (Dog And Cat Coalition) Regional Event Indonesia
2026-06-10 | Bali Rani Hotel, Bali, Indonesia
DACC (Dog and Cat Coalition) Regional Event Indonesia 2026 will mark the launch of DACC’s Guidelines on Humane Response to Dog Population Issues. While the guidelines focus on dogs, the discussions and workshop sessions will also address cat population-related cases, reflecting challenges commonly faced across different regions in Indonesia.Through a combination of presentations, panel discussions, and an interactive workshop, the event aims to support better alignment, communication, and collaboration among animal welfare NGOs and government bodies in responding to dog and cat population-related issues in a humane and sustainable way.DACC Regional Event 2026 is held in concurrent with the SMACC Global Summit 2026.

SMACC (Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition) Global Summit
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12 | Bali Rani Hotel, Bali, Indonesia
Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC) Global Summit 2026 is the first international event dedicated exclusively to tackling the growing problem of animal cruelty content on social media platforms. This year, we are proud to collaborate with Sintesia Animalia Indonesia.
The Summit will convene leaders and experts from animal protection, technology, law enforcement, academia, social media, and public policy. Together, we will examine practical strategies to reduce harm, strengthen accountability, and foster safer, more responsible digital spaces.

WFA & IFAW joint press conference: Global scientists unite on role of wild animals for climate action
2026-06-11 14:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Bonn, Germany (Nairobi 4, Main Building)
Protecting wild animals is a climate solution, and leading scientists from around the world agree. Today, at the mid-year climate talks at Bonn, scientists will launch a landmark global consensus on the important role of wild animals in climate action. Backed by over 280 scientists, this scientific consensus establishes wildlife protection as a credible climate solution.

Wildlife counts for climate: the Scientific Consensus
2026-06-18 16:30 - 17:45 (Europe/Berlin) | Bonn, Germany
On 18 June, the final day of the Bonn talks, WFA will co-host a side event with the Government of Zimbabwe, IFAW, and Eurogroup for Animals: Wildlife Counts for Climate: The Scientific Consensus.
A growing body of research shows that wild animals actively shape ecosystems in ways that are significant for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, and a group of leading scientists from across the world has come together to synthesise this evidence into a global Scientific Consensus, which will be launched during the first week of SB64.
Our event offers a deeper dive into the evidence and its policy relevance, with a Q&A between scientists and government representatives from Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

5th High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance
2026-06-28 - 2026-06-30 | Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Nigeria
The 5th High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR will serve as a global platform for high-level dialogue, progress review, and renewed political commitment. Join us on the 28-30 June 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Nigeria for this historic moment in the fight against AMR
Under the Leadership and Patronage of The President of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

High-Level Political Forum 2026
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-15 | UN Headquarters, 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, New York City, NY, United States
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened from Monday, 6 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 13 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will take place on 16 July. The theme of the HLPF will be “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all”.

CBD SBSTTA 28
2026-07-27 - 2026-08-01 | Nairobi, Kenya
The 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will focus on both organizational matters and substantive issues. The CBD Secretariat will organize the meeting with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
