Current events
International Court of Justice Hearings on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change
The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of States under international law to protect the climate system.
60th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council
Delegates will discuss the roadmap for renegotiating the 2006 iteration of the International Tropical Timber Agreement—the only global agreement focused on tropical forests.
16th Session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNCCD (COP 16)
Convening in Riyadh, delegates will undertake a midterm evaluation of the UNCCD 2018−2030 Strategic Framework, adopt the UNCCD’s biennial budget, and negotiate decisions around the sustainable use of land.
Recently finished
5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5)
In their last scheduled meeting to agree on treaty text to "end plastic pollution," negotiators may base their discussions on a new non-paper by INC Chair Luis Vayas that builds on the common ground between countries.
COP 29 High-Level Launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action
In a milestone moment, COP 29 saw the launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action (Baku Dialogue), a platform that promotes collaboration and initiatives that accelerate solutions for the water crisis.
Buildings Breakthrough for Net Zero and Resilient Buildings: Solutions for Effective Transformation
Effective climate action requires transformative changes in our built environment, and exchanging knowledge and best practices about how to achieve more efficient and resilient buildings is an essential ingredient for such action.
Ocean Breakthroughs: Towards Resilient Economies and Societies
Launched ahead of COP 28, the Ocean Breakthroughs are transformative pathways covering five key ocean sectors, where accelerated action and investments could deliver up to 35% emission reductions.
Transition in the Western Balkans: Empowering SMEs for Net Zero Economy
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the central drivers of sustainable economic growth in the Western Balkans, constituting over 90% of all businesses.
Water for Climate Action: Integrating Water Solutions into NDCs and NAPs
Water-related mitigation and adaptation are essential ingredients of the push to meet the Paris Agreement goals, as water resources are needed for clean energy solutions but are under threat from rising temperatures, drought, and other climate-related pressures.
Wildlife Protection and Food Systems Transformation: Boosting NDCs for a Greener Future
Biodiversity and food systems are vital in advancing climate goals.
NDC Partnership High-Level Event - Leveraging the NDC Partnership's Model to Accelerate Ambitious Climate Action
Incorporating ambitious climate goals in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and translating those ambitions into action are fundamental to the climate fight and constitute core elements of the Paris Agreement.
Upcoming events
11th Session of the IPBES Plenary and Stakeholder Day
68th Meeting of the GEF Council
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