The UN World Data Forum aims to drive data innovation, foster partnerships, and secure high-level support for sustainable development through improved data practices. Since its inception, the Forum has expanded significantly, now engaging over 20,000 stakeholders from various sectors, and has produced key documents like the Cape Town Global Action Plan and the Hangzhou Declaration…
If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia), join ODW and Open Data Charter at the interactive session “Peer to Peer exchange: Open Data frameworks for better SDG reporting” on Wednesday.
If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia), join ODW and its partners at the session “Enhancing CRVS Systems: Intersectional Approaches and Resource Mobilization for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” on Wednesday.
If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia), join ODW and its partners at the session "Measure for Measure: Leveraging gender data capacity measures in practice" on Thursday.
If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia), join ODW and its partners at the session "Getting to the finish line: Strengthening country capacity to translate gender data into use and impact by 2030" on Thursday.
If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia), join ODW and PARIS21 at the interactive poster exhibition “Catalyzing Commitments for Sustainable Development Data” on Friday. This session will highlight the UNWDF Commit to Data campaign and its champions. See other ODW sessions at the UNWDF 2024 here.
This seminar will explore the integration of household surveys with diverse data sources to enhance the inclusivity, timeliness, and efficiency of national data systems. Co-organized by the UN Statistics Division and the National Bureau of Statistics of China, it invites discussions on practical approaches to improving survey interoperability, addressing data quality concerns, and utilizing nontraditional…
This side event at COP29 will focus on advancing SDG localization and climate action through multi-stakeholder collaboration. It will explore strategies to scale up efforts toward COP30 and enhance community-driven approaches to implementing the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Participants will discuss best practices, financing mechanisms, and policy roadmaps to strengthen Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with…
The 2024 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will focus on implementing a "smart mix of measures"—national, international, voluntary, and mandatory—within the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Participants will explore key challenges and advancements, particularly in areas such as AI, climate change, Indigenous rights, and human rights due diligence, with a…
The 2nd Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will take place in December 2024 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…
This event, organized by UN DESA and UNOSD, aims to support government officials in coordinating the preparation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025. The workshop will focus on enhancing the evidence-based foundation of VNRs by addressing challenges in data availability, disaggregation, and monitoring exacerbated by crises.…
The One Water Summit, part of the One Planet Summit initiative, will convene on 3 December 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Summit seeks to accelerate progress on SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and advance solutions for global water challenges. By addressing critical issues like water scarcity, quality, and its role in climate adaptation,…
