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Upcoming Events
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Organized under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future,” the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2026 brings together global leaders and experts to explore sustainable solutions across food, land,...
Hosted by Land MDPI, this international webinar brings together researchers and practitioners to explore the evolving approaches to biodiversity research in the Mediterranean region. The session will feature case studies...
Organized by the Bangladesh Centre for Ocean Law and Policy, this webinar will explore the BBNJ Agreement – the first major international treaty on ocean governance since UNCLOS – as...
Hosted by the Natural Areas Association and presented by the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), this webinar will introduce CPC’s work in conserving rare and endangered native plants through science-based...
The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) will host a live webinar to introduce the Adaptation & Resilience Impact Metrics Toolkit, a new resource designed to help banks, insurers,...
Organized by the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER), this PEERspectives event will explore the complex connections between biodiversity and global trade. It aims to identify knowledge gaps, inform policy,...
Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this webinar will present the latest developments of the Drought Impact Assessment Platform (d-iap)—a web-based tool launched in...
Hosted by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this webinar will highlight how biodiversity conservation and sustainable use contribute to the full realization of human rights—including the...
As part of the New Green Shoots series, this UNEP FI webinar explores the critical yet underrecognized role of fungi in sustainable finance. In partnership with the Finance for Biodiversity...
Hosted by the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), this webinar explores the often-overlooked ecological and cultural significance of desert oases in Australia’s arid landscapes. From restoring spring flow in the...
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a critical role in conserving biodiversity, sustaining coastal livelihoods, and enhancing climate resilience. Celebrated every year on 1 August, MPA Day is a global movement...
Hosted by the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), this webinar will explore how countries in Africa and the Middle East are aligning with and implementing the ISSB IFRS...
JPI Oceans will host an information webinar to introduce its Joint Call on Blue Carbon Ecosystems, a funding initiative aimed at enhancing scientific understanding of blue carbon systems and their...
In partnership with Esri, the Natural Areas Association (NAA) presents a free two-part webinar series exploring how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can elevate conservation storytelling and impact reporting. Led by...
The Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal will host the International Beekeeping Conference–2026, bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to explore the critical role of beekeeping in sustainable agriculture and...
Pollinator Week is an annual global celebration organized by Pollinator Partnership to raise awareness about the essential role of bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators in sustaining ecosystems and...


