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International Mother Earth Day

Mother Earth is in danger. Systemic, broad-scale action is needed to tackle the climate crisis. But citizens can help drive change by shifting consumption patterns and demanding action from governments and industry. The more people  and  for change, the bigger the pressure on leaders to act. On Earth Day,  for the planet.

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World Health Day

Since the foundation of the World Health Organization 75 years ago, the world has experienced public health challenges that have required us all to come together with science, solutions and solidarity. Today, climate change is the single biggest threat facing humanity. Learn more here.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The climate crisis requires a global response and sport has a very unique role to play. On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, learn how sport can inspire climate action, expand global awareness, and provide powerful solutions: 

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Zero Waste Day

Waste of all kinds contributes to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. But options exist for living more sustainably. We can make choices that have less harmful effects on the environment. On the International Day of Zero Waste, learn about what you can do and, take action for the planet.

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Ãå±±½ûµØ2023 Water Conference

Today, 40 per cent of the world¡¯s population is affected by water scarcity. The United Nations, with support from the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands, will host the Ãå±±½ûµØ2023 Water Conference. The Conference will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise awareness, define a roadmap and advance the water agenda.

IPCC Synthesis Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is expected to release the Synthesis of its Sixth Assessment Report, which will integrate the findings of the three Working Group contributions and three Special Reports. It will provide policymakers with a high-level, up-to-date understanding of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for addressing it.

World Pulses Day

Did you know that pulses, also known as legumes, such as dried beans, lentils and peas, are among the most climate-friendly foods? Learn more here. The annual World Pulses Day, on 10 February, aims to raise awareness for the many nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses.

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Ãå±±½ûµØBiodiversity Conference (COP15)

The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reviews progress and deliberates a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

Ãå±±½ûµØClimate Change Conference (COP27)

The annual Ãå±±½ûµØClimate Change Conference advances the global climate talks, mobilizes action, and can provide a significant opportunity to look at the impacts of climate change as well as innovation and solutions in Africa. 

Pre-COP27

This year¡¯s Pre-COP, the preparatory meeting ahead of the annual Ãå±±½ûµØClimate Change Conference, is hosted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Pre-COP provides countries with an informal setting to discuss and exchange views on key political aspects of the negotiations, including on mitigation, adaptation, finance and collaboration.

77th Session of the Ãå±±½ûµØGeneral Assembly

The 77th session of the Ãå±±½ûµØGeneral Assembly (UNGA 77) will open on Tuesday, 13 September 2022. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

Africa Climate Week 2022

The regional climate week brings together African stakeholders from different sectors of society for solution-oriented dialogues and to foster meaningful partnerships for climate action, including on the resilience against climate risks and the transition to a low-emission economy.

Climate and SDGs Conference

The Third Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will take place on 20-21 July at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan, in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation.

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Moment for Nature

Convened by the 76^th President of the Ãå±±½ûµØGeneral Assembly, the high-level thematic debate will highlight the need for an integrated approach to address today¡¯s environmental crises to ultimately meet the goals of the Paris Agreement for Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2022

The regional climate week brings together stakeholders from different sectors of society for solution-oriented dialogues and to foster meaningful partnerships for climate action, including on the resilience against climate risks and the transition to a low-emission economy.

Ãå±±½ûµØOcean Conference

Organized with support from the Governments of Portugal and Kenya, the Ocean Conference is a call for ocean action - urging global leaders and all relevant sectors to boost ambition, mobilize partnerships and increase investment in science-driven and innovative approaches to reverse the decline in ocean health.

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World Urban Forum 11

Organized under the theme, Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future, the  is an opportunity to look at the future of cities based on existing trends, challenges and opportunities as well as how they can be better prepared to handle present and future shocks.

Bonn Climate Change Conference

Ahead of the Ãå±±½ûµØClimate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the Bonn Conference will launch discussions on a range of topics including greenhouse gas emission reductions, adapting to climate impacts, and providing financial support for developing countries to cut emissions and adapt to climate change.

World Environment Day

Led by the Ãå±±½ûµØEnvironment Programme and held annually since 1974, World Environment Day this year is devoted to #OnlyOneEarth, calling for?collective and transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet.

Stockholm+50

Fifty years after the 1972 Ãå±±½ûµØConference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, which for the first time made the environment a pressing global issue, the Ãå±±½ûµØGeneral Assembly is convening ¡°Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all ¨C our responsibility, our opportunity¡± to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and waste, nature and biodiversity loss.