The COP26 conference agreed the global rules on net zero, covering how countries would count their carbon emissions, as week as common reporting of industrial support, new mechanisms and standards for international carbon markets, and common timeframes for emissions reductions targets. This session will look at what governments now need to do to play by the agreed rules.

The 6th Conference of African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration will be held from 24-28th October 2022 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the theme: A Decade into APAI-CRVS: Reflecting on progress and accelerating efforts towards 2030 through transformed systems.

GEO Week 2022 convenes amid rapid technological change and mounting environmental challenges as eyes turn to Africa for COP 27. The gathering showcases how global collaboration is accelerating the use of Earth Observations.

Data for Development convenes experts to discuss recent developments in open data related to the education sector.

Data for Development convenes experts to discuss recent developments in open data related to agriculture

As the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrate, pandemics pose major challenges on all levels–with cataclysmic effects on society. Decision-makers from around the world have sought to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 through the use of data, including data from non-traditional sources such as social media, wastewater, and credit card and telecommunications companies. However,…

The Data for Policy conference series is the premier global forum for multiple disciplinary and cross-sector discussions around the theories, applications and implications of data science innovation in governance and the public sector. Its associated journal, Data & Policy, published by Cambridge University Press has quickly established itself as a major venue for publishing research…

Taking place at the midpoint of Agenda 2030, the Summit will put a spotlight on how better co-operation strengthens trust and transforms the way we work together. A specific session on data will take place on Tuesday 13 December. The session will launch concrete actions to unleash the potential of data at country level to inform…

The OECD Digital Economy Ministerial meeting and related events will focus on driving a long-term recovery and economic growth by building a trusted, sustainable, and inclusive digital future. Participation in the Ministerial meeting itself is by invitation only, but a number of related events, including the stakeholder outreach day on 13 December, the opening events…