The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2 to 13 December 2024. This pivotal event marks a critical milestone in the global fight against land degradation and desertification.
The Essentials UNGAAcronym for the United Nations General Assembly’s “High-level Week”—pronounced “UN’-gah.” This event invites presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and top leaders from all 193 UN member countries to address global issues. While locals might refer to it simply as the “General Assembly,” it’s more than a week of traffic
Acknowledging Small Island Leadership “Thank you for showing leadership… by adamantly calling for improvement, change and awareness of climate change,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Association of Small Island States Leaders’ Meeting. Small island states face the stark realities of a warming planet, making their
Key Impact Points: The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled plans for the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference COP16. Scheduled for October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia,
Impact Points: Introduction Dan Carden, an influential figure in British and global politics, is a Member of Parliament renowned for his dedication to international relations and youth engagement. Since his election in 2017, Carden has played a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the highest levels of government, both in
Key Impact Points: The United Nations General Assembly begins today with the Summit of the Future Action Days, marking a pivotal moment for global collaboration and change. The Summit aims to pave the way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. A Gathering of Global Stakeholders In
Key Impact Points As the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) takes place in New York City from September 10th to 24th, the world’s leaders, social entrepreneurs, and activists gather to address global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For newcomers and seasoned participants alike, UNGA
Key Impact Points Negotiations Ongoing for the Pact for the Future On 3 September 2024, negotiations on the Pact for the Future, the key outcome document of the Summit of the Future (SoF), were extended after the silence procedure was broken. This signals that the outcome document, which is expected
Key Impact Points As environmental challenges intensify, the United Nations is hosting four critical summits to address urgent global threats, including biodiversity loss, climate change, desertification, and plastic pollution. These high-level conferences will drive discussions on solutions to protect the planet’s future. Biodiversity Summit: COP16 in Colombia From October 21
Key Impact Points Overview As the world looks ahead to the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), a new report from Morningstar Sustainalytics reveals that many private sector companies are still in the early stages of managing the risks posed by biodiversity loss. While there has been progress over the
