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High-level Segment of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels aims to solidify a coalition of the willing and provide a political platform for countries ready for an orderly, equitable transition away from fossil fuels.
Eighth German HLPF Conference
Ahead of this year’s UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, German stakeholders discussed how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support resilience in a world of rapid political change.
International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026 (IVECF 2026)
The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026 made clear that the energy transition is not just about addressing climate change but must be regarded as a pathway to economic transformation as well.
7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership
Participants discussed the agenda for the Mountain Partnership going forward, including strong calls for reinforcing the science-policy interface and ensuring mountain issues are better reflected in climate and other international processes.
64th Session of the IPCC (IPCC-64)
The Panel was unable to avoid the contentious debates that have characterized every session in this cycle, especially on the timeline for the production of the Seventh Assessment Report.
43rd UN-Water Meeting
The meeting focused on continued implementation of UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation and preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal in December 2026.
3rd Session of the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the BBNJ Agreement and the Convening of the 1st Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement
Delegates met to prepare a set of draft decisions and documents to pave the way for the smooth operationalization of the Agreement.
15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 15)
Amid unprecedented biodiversity loss, climate change, and challenges to multilateralism, Parties demonstrated the benefits of international cooperation, which has improved the conservation status of migratory species, including the saiga antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and Mediterranean monk seal.
Upcoming events
13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 13)
8th GEF Assembly and 71st Meeting of the GEF Council
Bonn Climate Change Conference - June 2026
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