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Upcoming Events
Search or browse upcoming events relating to biodiversity and ecosystem services organized by BES-Net and its partners around the world, ranging from training to international conferences.
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...
Organized by the Loss and Damage joint working group of PEDRR and FEBA, this interactive session will explore approaches to addressing irreversible losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The webinar...
This online global dialogue workshop, convened by IPBES, will bring together stakeholders from business and finance, civil society, research, and Indigenous Peoples and local communities to exchange experiences on using...
This event will mark the launch of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Kenya, bringing together stakeholders from government, private sector, civil society, and academia to advance biodiversity finance solutions....
This hybrid side event, held during the 25th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), will explore Indigenous Peoples’ access to climate and development finance. The session will examine...
This webinar will introduce the “Every Job is a Nature Job” initiative and explore how businesses can integrate nature into everyday decision-making across functions. Led by UNEP-WCMC, the session will...
Organized by the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), this webinar will explore approaches to measuring biodiversity outcomes in agricultural systems. The session will present the latest models, datasets, and methodological...
This webinar will explore the role of Prairie grasslands as a natural climate solution, highlighting how their conservation, restoration, and sustainable management can support climate adaptation. Drawing on recent research,...
Organized by the GBIF Africa Regional Support Team, this virtual workshop will strengthen the capacity of francophone institutions in Africa to mobilize and publish biodiversity data through GBIF. Based on...
A continent-wide summit dedicated to advancing pollination as a foundation for food security, biodiversity, and green enterprise development in Africa. It features three days of scientific sessions, technology showcases involving...
HEART will organize a day-long community engagement event in Cox’s Bazar to celebrate World Environment Day 2026, bringing together youth, local leaders, and community members to promote environmental awareness 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...
The 11th Edition of the Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology will bring together researchers, scientists, and practitioners to explore advances in plant science, molecular biology, and sustainable...
The FORESTT International Conference, under the patronage of IUFRO, will be held from 5 to 7 October 2027 in Metz, France. This major gathering will bring together a diverse community...


