The Data for Now Initiative aims to support collaboration and partnership for the sustainable use of robust methods and tools that improve the timeliness, coverage, and quality of SDG data.
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.
Conference of the Parties (COP)2 December 2024 - 13 December 2024
Key expected outcomes of COP 29 include a new collective quantified goal on climate finance to replace the current USD 100 billion per year goal and guidance on operationalization of the new loss and damage fund, including eligibility criteria. (Français, español, 日本語)
Conference of the Parties (COP)11 November 2024 - 22 November 2024
Delegates will tackle key questions in enhancing the protection of both ozone layer and climate, including how parties will fund atmospheric monitoring sites to bridge information gaps, manage remaining emissions of controlled substances, and address uncertainties about substances not controlled by the Protocol.
Conference of the Parties (COP)27 October 2024 - 1 November 2024
The GSDR compiles scientific and other evidence on transformations and provides a framework for assessing, managing, and accelerating transformations that can inform the development of national plans for integrated SDG implementation and monitoring. A recent workshop aimed to deepen knowledge of the GSDR's applicability in the Asia and Pacific region.