Over the past 15 years, the open data movement has fully entered a new phase in its evolution, shifting to target real-world problems and embed open data thinking into other existing or emerging communities of practice, but big questions still remain. How are open data initiatives responding to new concerns about privacy, inclusion, and artificial…
The aim of the UN World Data Forum is to spur data innovation, nurture partnerships, mobilize high-level political and financial support for data, and build a pathway to better data for sustainable development. Since January 2017, the Forum’s community has grown from 2,000 people who attended the first and second Forum in Cape Town, South Africa and Dubai,…
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. The theme will be "Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”.…
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 19 September 2023.
The SDG Summit marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It will bring together political and thought leaders from governments, international organizations, private sector, civil society, women and youth and other stakeholders in a series of high-level meetings. They will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the…
The Data Values Campaign, launched in September 2022, is a global initiative to create a fairer data future by transforming how data is collected, managed, and used. On October 3, the campaign will mark its one-year anniversary, reflecting on achievements and gathering input for its next phase, focusing on inclusion and equitable data systems.
The 14th Inter-agency and Expert Group meeting on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) will occur in Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted by Statistics Denmark. The event will focus on SDG monitoring, data availability, and framework refinements, with plenary sessions open to countries, agencies, and stakeholders.
Building on the 2018 Data for Development Festival in Bristol, the event will connect people and communities in the data space, serving as a platform for announcing new, impactful collaborations to unlock investment and drive innovation.
This event will focus on key discussions and decisions related to data and statistics for development.
This event will bring together global leaders and stakeholders in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2024 to accelerate climate action and assess progress on the Paris Agreement. COP 28 will focus on cutting emissions, transforming climate finance, protecting nature and people, and ensuring broad participation to create a more sustainable future.
The 55th Session of the UNSC will gather Chief Statisticians from around the world to discuss and approve global statistical standards, covering topics like national accounts, social and demographic statistics, and big data.
The 68th session of the CSW will take place from 11 to 22 March 2024. The session will focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment, addressing key issues such as poverty, strengthening institutions, and financing with a gender perspective. Other agenda items include a review of past themes like social protection systems, emerging trends, and…
