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,…

ODW will host a roundtable discussion as part of the second preparatory meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). "From Monterrey to Sevilla: How Investments in Data Drive Effective Development Financing" will explore the essential role of data in shaping development financing strategies. This session will emphasize two key points: the…

The event will include a high-level segment on December 11, where Member States will review progress on the Declaration on Navigating Policy with Data to Leave No One Behind, and a senior officials segment on December 12-13 to discuss future-ready statistical systems. Concurrently, the twentieth session of the Governing Council of the Statistical Institute for…

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. 

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. 

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…

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. 

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…