Events
Nairobi (Kenya)
Drylands Summer School
12/09/2024 - 15/09/2024
FAO's second drylands summer school will explore transformative approaches to building climate-resilient dryland systems.
Hybrid Event, Cali (Colombia)
UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 COP16
21/10/2024 - 01/11/2024
COP16 is the first Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP since the Global Biodiversity Framework, also known as The Biodiversity Plan was adopted...
Bordeaux (France)
27th Session International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment
21/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
The mission of IPC is to reduce poverty and improve ecosystem services worldwide by fostering the sustainable management of fast-growing trees.
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Barcelona (Spain)
Eighth Mediterranean Forest Week
04/11/2024 - 08/11/2024
The 25th Session of the Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions - Silva Mediterranea will be held in conjunction with the Eight Mediterranean...
Hybrid Event, Baku (Azerbaijan)
UN Climate Change Conference 2024 COP29
11/11/2024 - 22/11/2024
The Conference is a landmark event in the global effort to combat climate change and ensure food security for present and future generations.
Rome (Italy)
8th Session Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources
26/11/2024 - 28/11/2024
The purpose of the Working Group is to review the situation and issues related to forest genetic resources.
Past events
26/ 7
2024
Accelerating innovation for forest data transparency
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 26/07/2024
Highlighting the role of technical innovation and novel capacity development approaches in enabling country participation in the implementation of Article 13 enhanced transparency framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement. Organized by FAO, UNFCCC and the Global Environment Facility, with the Governments of Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia and the United Kingdom.
26/ 7
2024
The Fire Hub – connecting the global fire community
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 26/07/2024
This event will explore innovative solutions and collaborative efforts in managing fires more effectively and sustainably. It will provide background on the development of the Fire Hub and offer a platform for discussion among governments, organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and other local knowledge holders, to define a path towards better integrated fire management globally.
26/ 7
2024
Green Cities Initiative - Multifunctional green infrastructures, a solution to urban challenges
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 26/07/2024
Showcasing successful examples of urban development, this event will underscore the importance of multifunctional green infrastructure in cities for climate adaptation and resilience to natural disasters, as well as for fostering social cohesion, citizen health and economic development.
26/ 7
2024
Greening with mangroves in drylands and beyond
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 26/07/2024
With a focus on dryland countries, this event will raise awareness on the role of mangroves in sustainable development, livelihoods and climate response on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Organized by FAO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
25/ 7
2024
Promoting forest-based food security and poverty alleviation
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 25/07/2024
Forests are crucial for the livelihoods of nearly one-third of the world's population, with roughly 40 percent of the rural poor living in or near forested areas. This event will showcase effective policies and practices in promoting forest-based food security and poverty reduction. Organized by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (China), National Social Protection ...