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The 2026 Conflict in the Middle East and its impacts on poverty, food insecurity, and smallholder production: How can social protection systems respond?

11/06/2026

As governments respond to the impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, social protection measures are already helping households cope...

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Climate-responsive and adaptive social protection in fragile and conflict-affect situations: Partnerships, delivery and financing models for lasting impact

08/06/2026

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This event will be held during the World Bank’s Fragility Forum, which will take place in Washington...

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Social protection and the limits to climate adaptation: Recognising the risks, rising to the challenge

10/06/2026

Climate change is increasingly undermining agricultural livelihoods through both direct hazards and cascading impacts across interconnected biophysical...

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Gender-differentiated adaptation and social protection: Applications and future directions for analysis and policy

16/06/2026

Course on social protection for development- Enroll now!

28/02/2026

This online course, organized by the United Nations System Staff College, will cover universal and life-cycle social protection.

HLPE-FSN Report on Food System Resilience

04/12/2025

This webinar will present key insights from the latest report of the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition, which introduces Equitably...

Building on Belém: Social protection at COP30 and beyond

22/01/2026

This webinar will look at the key discussions on social protection at COP30 and help chart the way to maintain momentum into 2026.

FAO at COP30 - Fostering human and social development amid climate change: The power of social protection for all

12/11/2025

This event is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), the United...

FAO at the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 - Integrating decent jobs and social protection

04/11/2025

The event will highlight how combined investments in employment, skills and social protection policies and programs can help achieve the three core...

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Social protection for gender-responsive and disability-inclusive climate action in rural settings

04/11/2025

The impacts of climate change are disproportionately felt by the poorest and most vulnerable, exacerbating existing inequalities and undermining...

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From crisis and conflict to resilience: Leveraging social protection for food and nutrition security

22/10/2025

Co-convened together with the Food and Agricutlure Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and...

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Social Protection

03/10/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining how social protection systems are designed and delivered. It is enhancing targeting, strengthening identity...

Understanding what works to advance women’s economic empowerment through social protection and economic inclusion

23/10/2025

In this webinar, experts will share evidence on the ways in which multicomponent social protection and economic inclusion programmes - including...

Social protection learning series - Social protection, economic inclusion and women’s economic empowerment: What does the evidence say?

08/10/2025

Advancing women’s economic empowerment through social protection is a critical global policy priority for achieving gender equality and poverty reduction.

FFD4 Side Event - Leveraging Social Investments: Financing for Jobs & Social Protection

03/07/2025

This high-level event will explore how channelling resources into social protection and jobs supports just transitions and economic growth.

Extending social protection to rural populations: Key insights from farmer registries in the Near East and North Africa

20/05/2025

The Near East and North Africa region is facing rising poverty and food insecurity, driven by climate change, economic shocks, and prolonged conflicts.