Building Bridges Week

Geneva, Switzerland

This four-day platform fosters collaboration between the financial sector, public authorities, and international organizations to align finance with global goals. Highlights include the Building Bridges Summit featuring high-level discussions on the future of sustainable finance, the Action Days offering 65+ community-led events  Virtual participation is available via YouTube. 

UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

Gaborone, Botswana

The 3rd UN Conference on LLDCs will tackle the unique challenges faced by nations without direct access to the sea, such as limited trade opportunities and connectivity barriers that slow economic growth. The conference is an opportunity to explore innovative solutions, form strategic partnerships, and make progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 

19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 19th IGF will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the theme "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future." Delegates will discuss digital innovation, human rights, governance, and sustainability, aiming to shape global digital policy. The IGF fosters dialogue on digital public policy among diverse stakeholders, aiming to maximize digital opportunities while addressing challenges and integrating…

19th Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 19th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will happen from December 15 to 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a hybrid format. This global meeting focuses on fostering discussions around internet governance issues. 

Annual Meeting – World Economic Forum (WEF)

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting aims to foster collaboration and solutions between global leaders to tackle some of the most pressing global and regional issues. Some topics in focus in 2025 will be economic growth to improve living standards, navigating geopolitical shocks, and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. Discussions at the forum…

2025 Dialogue on Public Finance and SDGs

Virtual

Public Finance for SDGsThe 2025 Dialogue on Public Finance and the SDGs will take place over three days, presenting a key opportunity to foster collaboration and break down silos. Building on past dialogues, this event will explore integrated public finance solutions to drive sustainable development. Upcoming global discussions, such as the 2025 Climate Change CoP…

ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2025

New York City, NY USA

The ECOSOC Partnership Forum, held annually, gathers governments, NGOs, private sector actors, and academia to align priorities and build momentum for the year’s work of ECOSOC and the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The Forum will highlight actions by governments and other stakeholders through innovative partnerships that aim to mobilize commitments and actions to advance the…

Workshop on statistical literacy and citizen data

Virtual

This webinar is part of the GROW series, hosted by the Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training (GIST). The workshop will explore how statistical literacy initiatives and Citizen Data efforts can enhance data use and civic engagement. Drawing on the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data, the discussion will highlight the role of citizen-generated data…

63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63)

New York City, NY USA

In 2025, CSocD63 will focus on the topic "Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion, and social cohesion." This discussion aims to accelerate progress on the commitments outlined in the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action from the World Summit for Social Development while supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

3rd PrepCom Financing for Development (FfD4)

New York City, NY USA

The 3rd Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will take place in February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The PrepCom is tasked with organizational, procedural, and substantive preparations for the upcoming conference in Sevilla, focusing on advancing sustainable development financing and implementing the…

UNSC Side Event – Solving Data Disaggregation for SDG Localization and Beyond

Virtual

Join the online UN56SC side event to explore how disaggregated data drives SDG localization. This session will highlight the importance of breaking down data by geography to create targeted, effective policies that address local challenges. Experts will discuss how AI, machine learning, and geospatial tools can enhance data systems, ensuring more localized and impactful interventions…