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16th Session of the Conference of the Parties to 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.
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.
16th Session of the Conference of the Parties to 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.
16th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD (COP 16)
While delegates did not adopt a decision to negotiate a framework or protocol on drought, many strong and groundbreaking decisions were adopted, including on gender, agriculture, civil society participation, rangelands and pastoralists, and land tenure, and science.
60th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council
Members reaffirmed the central role of sustainable tropical timber trade in meeting global environmental and development objectives. Yet, despite high global funding levels for forests, clarity on how these ambitions will be financed remains limited.
5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5)
Despite long hours of difficult negotiations and progress on streamlining ideas and trying to bridge the gap between countries, delegates could not reach agreement on a new treaty to end plastic pollution. They agreed to suspend the session and reconvene in 2025.
Buildings Breakthrough for Net Zero and Resilient Buildings: Solutions for Effective Transformation
Deep, impactful connections between natural environments and built environments prompt experts to gather and share perspectives on how Global North and South know-how can be leveraged to create more resilient and equitable communities in face of the intensifying climate crisis.
COP 29 High-Level Launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action
Water became a priority at COP 29 with the endorsement of the COP 29 Declaration on Water and Climate Action and launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action. In this event, governments shared how they integrate water in their climate strategies, working towards a better future for all.
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. And yet, their role in the green transition for the region is rarely recognized.