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SUMMARY:Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third Global Disability Summit (GDS) will be co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the Governments of Germany and Jordan. This event will build on the successes of previous summits\, driving international cooperation to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.  \nBringing together governments\, multilateral agencies\, businesses\, academia\, civil society organizations\, organizations of persons with disabilities\, and foundations\, the Summit aims to amplify global efforts toward disability-inclusive development. Participants are encouraged to submit actionable commitments\, with standout pledges featured on stage.  \nIn-person and virtual attendance options are available. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gds-2025/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T100000
DTSTAMP:20250321T211012Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Reaching the unreached: Placing key services where they're needed most
DESCRIPTION:Flowminder is hosting a seminar on how to leverage geospatial data to optimize service locations. The session will explore how data-driven insights can help prioritize areas for interventions\, whether for vaccination sites\, schools\, or polling stations—maximizing impact with limited resources. Participants will gain an understanding of key factors affecting resource allocation and Flowminder’s approach to location optimization at national and local levels. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-flowminder/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20250124T222716Z
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SUMMARY:Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development serves as a regional platform to track progress\, share experiences\, and strengthen commitments toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Organized by CEPAL/ECLAC\, the Forum brings together governments\, UN agencies\, civil society organizations\, academia\, and other stakeholders.   \nDiscussions focus on regional challenges\, opportunities\, and collaborative strategies to advance sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean\, particularly around SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, SDG 5 (gender equality)\, SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, SDG 14 (life below water)\, and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals). 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cepal-sdgforum-2025/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20250321T212248Z
CREATED:20250321T212248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T212248Z
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SUMMARY:UNGA Informal Interactive Dialogue 1: The Pact for the Future — Means of Implementation
DESCRIPTION:This dialogue will explore how Member States can create an enabling environment at the national and international levels to implement the commitments of the Pact for the Future. It will address implementation challenges and solutions\, including through mobilizing financial resources\, technology transfer\, partnerships\, and capacity building.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unga-informal-interactive-dialogue-1/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20250109T202701Z
CREATED:20250109T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T202701Z
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SUMMARY:Open Data Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Open Data Week 2025 celebrates New York City’s open data with a series of in-person and virtual events. Organized by the NYC Open Data Team\, BetaNYC\, and Data Through Design\, the festival kicks off with an art exhibition that creatively interprets open data. Throughout the week\, participants can attend workshops\, panels\, and interactive sessions to explore how municipal data can be used to address urban challenges. The event wraps up with a conference at CUNY School of Law\, offering in-depth discussions on how data can be leveraged to improve city life.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/open-data-week-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T093000
DTSTAMP:20250307T181322Z
CREATED:20250307T181322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T181322Z
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SUMMARY:CSW69 - Empowering each other for gender data transformation: Advancing collaboration and civil society engagement in official data processes
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. Register here.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-genderdatatransformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20250217T213303Z
CREATED:20250217T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213303Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - From recommendations to reality: A new tool to track CEDAW’s impact
DESCRIPTION:This event will introduce a new tool designed to support the CEDAW Committee\, civil society organizations (CSOs)\, and women’s health and rights researchers in advancing the implementation of women’s rights recommendations. By providing valuable data\, insights\, and strategic actions\, the tool aims to enhance transparent government reporting and foster greater accountability in the CEDAW process. Partners in the event will explore how this tool can support effective monitoring and progress toward women’s rights globally. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ngo-csw-cedaw/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20250221T155818Z
CREATED:20250217T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T155818Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - Operationalizing Intersectionality Across the Data Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:Join the in-person session at the NGO CSW69 Forum\, hosted by Open Data Watch\, Data2X\, and the Center for Global Development\, to explore how intersectionality can shape policies that work for everyone. This session will focus on how understanding the overlapping dimensions of a person’s identity can help design more inclusive data systems.  \nThe session will feature data experts and practitioners sharing case studies and strategies for applying intersectionality to data collection\, publication\, and uptake. Attendees will gain practical insights into how inclusive data systems can lead to more equitable policies and meaningful change. \nEvent Location: Salvation Army (221 E. 52nd St. – New York). \nRegister here.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-intersectionality/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T111500
DTSTAMP:20250307T181159Z
CREATED:20250307T181159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T181159Z
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SUMMARY:CSW69 - From Numbers to Narratives: Unlocking the power of Gender Data through Data storytelling and Visualization
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Register here. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-numberstonarratives/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20250124T222300Z
CREATED:20250124T222300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222300Z
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SUMMARY:United Nations Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) is a United Nations platform that brings together multiple stakeholders to evaluate trends and progress in international development cooperation. The DCF happens biannually\, focusing on strengthening the strategic role of development cooperation\, enhancing effectiveness through partnerships\, and fostering South-South and triangular cooperation to drive global progress towards the SDGs. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/dcf-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T100000
DTSTAMP:20250217T212945Z
CREATED:20250217T212945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212945Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - Advancing data for synergies between gender\, climate and environment
DESCRIPTION:This event will emphasize the need for improved data practices to address challenges in implementing the Beijing Declaration 30 years later. It will focus on a “whole-of-society” data approach\, integrating contributions from diverse actors\, and exploring synergies between gender\, climate\, and the environment. Supported by 24 NGOs\, the event will highlight best practices and propose actions to bridge the data gap on the gender-environment-climate nexus. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ngo-csw-iied/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTSTAMP:20250304T192358Z
CREATED:20250304T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192358Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum – The iCount Coalition: Shaping data futures that centre individuals
DESCRIPTION:This parallel event is part of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) NGO Forum\, and it is organized by the iCount Coalition.   \n Participants will join experts\, advocates and decision-makers to discuss how to build a more inclusive development data framework that supports and accelerates progress towards equality and the Agenda 2030. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/csw69-icount/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20250217T212700Z
CREATED:20250217T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212700Z
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SUMMARY:NGO CSW Forum - Empowering Voices: Leveraging Citizen Data for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:This event explores the transformative power of citizen data in advancing gender equality and social inclusion\, aligning with the goals of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). By engaging communities to contribute data on issues such as women’s rights\, LGBTQI experiences\, and climate impacts\, we can illuminate unique\, often underrepresented perspectives. Through panel discussions and case studies\, the event will showcase how citizen data empowers communities\, fosters gender equality\, and strengthens accountability for sustainable development. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ngo-csw-citizen-data-gender/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20240923T142114Z
CREATED:20240923T142114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T142114Z
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SUMMARY:69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
DESCRIPTION:From March 10 to 21\, 2025\, the UN Commission on the Status of Women will convene its 69th session\, focusing on the priority theme of reviewing and assessing the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action\, along with the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/2025-csw/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T143000
DTSTAMP:20250228T210306Z
CREATED:20250228T210306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T210306Z
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SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Connecting the world of statistics and public finance for better financing for development
DESCRIPTION:This side event at the United Nations Statistics Commission brings together heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) and delegates to the Financing for Development (FfD) process to explore the critical role of robust official statistics in shaping effective financing strategies for sustainable development.   \nParticipants will explore success stories and innovations demonstrating how collaboration between NSOs and government ministries has strengthened advocacy for data and statistics at both national and international levels. The discussion will also highlight how investments in data systems have created new opportunities for achieving development goals.  \nPanelists:  \n\nMiosotis Rivas Peña (Dominican Republic)  \n\n\nPiedad Urdinola (Colombia) \n\n\nAishath Shahuda (Maldives) \n\n\nToril Iren-Pedersen (Norad) \n\n\nVibeke Nielsen (UNSD) \n\n\nFrancesca Perucci (ODW) 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-ffd-statistics/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T103000
DTSTAMP:20250224T212238Z
CREATED:20250224T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T212238Z
UID:51217-1741167000-1741170600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Southern perspectives: measuring data for the public good
DESCRIPTION:The D4D Network is hosting a webinar to discuss the application of global and regional measurement tools that assess the use and impact of data for good. This webinar aims to provide insights on improving progress assessment in using data for good by fostering collaboration among tool producers and optimizing measurement initiatives.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/southernperspectives-d4d-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T143000
DTSTAMP:20250228T213716Z
CREATED:20250228T213716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T213716Z
UID:51242-1741138200-1741185000@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Lessons learnt after 5 UNWDF for charting the journey from Medellin 2024 to Riyadh 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is a side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by DANE and UNSD. The panel will explore key lessons from five UN World Data Forums\, assess which priorities should be sustained or newly adopted\, and discuss strategies for expanding outreach to ensure full community representation and engagement. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-dane-unsd/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20250124T223024Z
CREATED:20241125T214342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T223024Z
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SUMMARY:World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organized annually by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)\, the WSDS is a leading global event dedicated to advancing sustainable development and climate solutions. Since 2001\, the Summit has united thought leaders\, policymakers\, youth\, businesses\, and civil society to drive innovation and collaboration on critical environmental challenges. WSDS 2025\, themed “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions\,” will address the urgent need for collective action\, with the world falling behind on key sustainable development goals. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/2025-wsds/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T143000
DTSTAMP:20250228T213127Z
CREATED:20250228T213127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T213127Z
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SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Equity in Focus: Advancing the Leave No One Behind Commitment in SDG Reporting
DESCRIPTION:This is a side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by UNICEF. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-unicef/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T100000
DTSTAMP:20250228T212956Z
CREATED:20250228T212956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T212956Z
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SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – The role of the NSO in combatting Misinformation/Disinformation
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by Statistics Canada. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-statisticscanada/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20250124T222515Z
CREATED:20250124T222515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222515Z
UID:51090-1741046400-1741219199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:AI in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges\, Strategies\, and Governance for Regional Development
DESCRIPTION:This event will examine the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Bringing together experts\, policymakers\, and private sector leaders\, it will explore strategies for responsible AI governance\, effective regulation\, and applications in critical areas like education\, health\, transparency\, and sustainable development.  \nThe event will be in Spanish. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ai-cepal-2025/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T200000
DTSTAMP:20250228T204431Z
CREATED:20250228T204431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T204431Z
UID:51224-1741025700-1741032000@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Partnership for Impact: NSOs and the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data
DESCRIPTION:This UN Statistical Commission side event hosted by the Collaborative on Citizen Data will discuss the evolving role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in integrating citizen data into national data ecosystems. The newly revised Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data will be introduced\, providing guidelines on how to create and use citizen data in a sustainable way. Discussions will focus on how NSOs can use citizen data to create greater inclusivity\, transparency\, and impact while navigating challenges in governance and stewardship. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-citizendata/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T143000
DTSTAMP:20250228T205050Z
CREATED:20250228T205050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T205050Z
UID:51226-1741007700-1741012200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Time Use for Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:This hybrid side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission\, co-hosted by Data2X\, Open Data Watch\, UN Statistics Division\, and UN Women\, will bring together experts and stakeholders working across different aspects of time-use data to explore how these efforts align along the data value chain. The session moderated by Shaida Badiee and Krista Baptista will highlight new research\, methodologies\, and policy applications\, fostering dialogue on how NSOs and other stakeholders can strengthen the collection\, analysis\, and use of time-use data for better decision-making.  \nPanelists: \n▪️Iliana Vaca-Trigo\, United Nations Statistics Division\n▪️Mayra Buvinic\,Data2X\, United Nations Foundation\n▪️Dr. Obudho Macdonald\, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics\n▪️Rafael Diez de Medina\, Department of Statistics at the International Labour Organization\n▪️Papa Seck\, UN Women
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-timeuse/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T093000
DTSTAMP:20250228T205258Z
CREATED:20250228T205258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T205258Z
UID:51229-1740990600-1740994200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – AI & data quality – a critical intersection for official statistics
DESCRIPTION:This side event organized by PARIS21\, OECD\, and UNICEF will highlight the critical role of official statistics in maintaining data quality for effective policymaking and sustainable development. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into statistical workflows while identifying best practices and actionable steps for building a robust data ecosystem.  \nHybrid event. Register here. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc56-ai-dataquality/
LOCATION:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T093000
DTSTAMP:20250228T205511Z
CREATED:20250228T205511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T205511Z
UID:51232-1740988800-1740994200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event – Deciphering the Path to Women’s Leadership in NSOs
DESCRIPTION:This is a side-event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by the LAC Community of NSO Female Leaders and partners.  \nRegistration here. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc-womenleadership-nso/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20250228T210352Z
CREATED:20240923T141928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T210352Z
UID:49833-1740960000-1741305599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:56th Session of the UN Statistical Commission
DESCRIPTION:As the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities\, the UNSC brings representatives from national statistical offices\, international organizations\, and experts every year to discuss various topics\, such as developing statistical standards\, methodologies\, and frameworks. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/56th-statistical-commission/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20240923T142324Z
CREATED:20240923T142324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T142324Z
UID:49839-1740787200-1741391999@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Open Data Day
DESCRIPTION:From March 1-7\, 2025\, Open Data Day will celebrate open data globally with local events organized by groups from around the world. Supported by the Open Knowledge Foundation\, the week-long celebration encourages the use of open data in communities\, with all outputs freely available for use and reuse. Events happen in person and online across the world. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/open-data-day-2025/
LOCATION:Various Locations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T163000
DTSTAMP:20250217T205655Z
CREATED:20250217T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T205655Z
UID:51190-1740754800-1740760200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event - Capacity Development for Relevant\, Resilient\, and Agile National Statistical Systems: Are We on the Right Track?
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore strategies to strengthen National Statistical Systems (NSS) and enhance National Statistical Offices (NSOs) amid digital transformation. Panel discussions will cover sustainability\, innovation in capacity development\, and financing. Outcomes will inform a report for the 57th UN Statistical Commission\, guiding efforts to ensure official statistics remain relevant\, resilient\, and impactful. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc-capacity-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20250109T203657Z
CREATED:20250109T203657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T203657Z
UID:51033-1740441600-1740787199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development will be held from February 25 to 28\, 2025\, in Bangkok\, Thailand. This annual forum provides a platform for governments\, civil society\, and stakeholders to discuss progress on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Focusing on SDGs related to health\, gender equality\, economic growth\, life below water\, and partnerships\, the Forum will offer sessions to assess regional trends and share solutions to leave no one behind. It will also support countries presenting their voluntary national reviews ahead of the 2025 High-level Political Forum in New York.   \nPre-forum meetings will be held across the Asia-Pacific region in the fall of 2024. Participants must register online in advance to attend the event. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/asia-pacific-forum-on-sustainable-development-2025/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T103000
DTSTAMP:20250217T205710Z
CREATED:20250217T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T205710Z
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SUMMARY:UNSC Side Event - Indicators on climate and health: developments\, opportunities and challenges
DESCRIPTION:This session\, part of the 56th United Nations Statistical Commission (UN56SC)\, will update delegates on a four-year initiative to develop a global statistical framework for reporting climate and health interactions. It will cover key project components\, including proposed indicators\, case studies on water-related health impacts\, and a demonstration of online tools for analyzing wildfire smoke-related health risks. Attendees will gain insights into the importance of climate health indicators\, current methodologies\, and opportunities for future engagement. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unsc-climate-and-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
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