The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) will convene in Hobart, Australia. The International Whaling Commission was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which was signed in Washington D.C., US, on 2 December 1946. The preamble to the Convention states that its purpose is to provide for the proper ... Read more
After five remarkable years, we're not just moving forward — we're building bridges to new horizons for animals worldwide. This 2nd WFA General Assembly will bring together our Federation members to connect, collaborate, and chart the future of our movement.
Asia Farm Animal Day (AFAD), celebrated annually on October 10, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of farmed animals across Asia. AFAD highlights the efforts of advocates and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals in the region and encourages the public to learn about and support these important ... Read more
Explore the World Health Summit 2026 program, featuring 75+ sessions and more than 400 speakers from politics, science, civil society, and the private sector. The program provides a framework for discussions on global health priorities, policy approaches, new evidence, and opportunities for cooperation.
The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment. Bringing together all stakeholders, it serves as a dynamic space for turning ideas into actions, scaling solutions and forging synergistic partnerships. By uniting diverse voices and fostering cross-sectoral and ... Read more
In June 2023, the AfA Farm Animal Coalition (FAC) hosted its first Regional Event in Viet Nam, followed by events taking place in 4 other countries, including Japan (2024), the Philippines (2024), India (2025) and Indonesia (2025). These in-person gatherings, organized in collaboration with local partners, have proven invaluable in uniting local and regional organizations. ... Read more
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings are held for two consecutive years at the World Bank Group and IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., US, and every third year in another member ... Read more
UNEP invites governments, businesses, civil society, academia, and international organizations to the first International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, taking place from 16 to 20 November 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre. This Conference marks a critical moment for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste since the adoption of ... Read more
The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will convene in October 2026. The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP-MOP-12) and the sixth MOP to the Nagoya Protocol on ... Read more
The 2026 UN Climate Change Conference will convene from 9-20 November in Antalya, Türkiye. The meeting will consist of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the UNFCCC, the 21st meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 21), and the eighth ... Read more
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation is an essential end in itself and is also critical to progress on the 2030 Agenda as a whole. As we enter the final 5 years of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, the world must surge investment, innovation, political will and a spirit ... Read more
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Observer to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Observer to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Committee on Agriculture
Observer to Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock guiding group
Observer to the Convention on Biological Diversity
