COP26
The latest round of global climate talks convene thousands of government delegates and people from civil society, business and the media to advance climate action. Learn more.
COY16
Youth convene before COP26 at the Conference of Youth, the world’s largest and longest running youth event. It is a chance to exchange ideas and take part in creating a youth statement to feed into government talks.
Delivering Climate Action – for People, for Planet & for Prosperity.
This high-level meeting of the General Assembly focuses on closing the gap between current and required technical and financial capacities to achieve the 1.5 degrees target. Learn more.
Second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference
This global meet looks at transport-related solutions to achieve climate and sustainable development goals. Participants come from governments, international organizations, businesses and civil society. Learn more
Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15)
The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reviews progress and deliberates a post-2020 global biodiversity framework to build resilience and galvanize international cooperation amid growing environmental, health and development challenges. Find out .
Pre-COP
Climate and energy ministers look at key political issues expected at the upcoming Glasgow climate talks, COP26. Representatives from about 40 States attend, along with UN officials and civil society advocates.
Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition
Almost 400 young people from 186 countries meet in Milan to rev up the call for climate action. They highlight youth leadership and push for a climate conscious society. See what happened at the in-depth debates, the day of cinema and the #Music4Climate concert featuring the world's largest rock band.
Regional Climate Week (Thematic Session): Africa
Hosted by Uganda, the regional climate week builds momentum around the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. The thematic session mobilizes whole-of-society engagement in climate action. Find out .
High-level Dialogue on Energy
The High-level Dialogue on Energy in 2021 represents the first global gathering on energy under the auspices of the General Assembly since the UN Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy held in Nairobi in 1981. Find out more.
SDG Action Zone, climate day
Join leaders, thinkers, activists and creators to push for climate solutions like the circular economy, the great energy transition, indigenous perspectives on planetary health and local actions that add up to global change. Find out .
Security Council Open Debate on Climate and Security
Heads of State and Government convene at the Security Council to debate how to prepare for climate risks that can hinder peace and drive conflict. Learn more.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Virtual Youth Dialogue on Climate
Youth leaders convene with the UN Deputy Chief to push for action on climate finance and adaptation. Find out more.
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day launches “The Human Race”, a campaign highlighting the human cost of the climate crisis. People globally run, walk, swim, row or cycle to draw attention to people most vulnerable to climate impacts – and share their efforts on the Strava fitness app. Find out .
IPCC Report on the Physical Science of Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, presenting the latest advances in climate science. Learn .
Food Systems Pre-Summit
The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit sets the stage for the culminating global event in September. It brings together diverse actors from around the world to leverage the power of food systems to deliver progress on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Read more.
SDG Media Zone: Global Challenges, Local Solutions: SDG Action around the World
This year’s SDG Media Zone showcases regional and local SDG action, taking the meaningful and inspiring conversations between community change-makers and experts into the global public discourse. Check out the programme, including the sessions on the race to net zero and clean energy.
Regional Climate Week (Thematic Session): Asia-Pacific
Hosted by Japan, the regional climate week builds momentum around the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. The thematic session mobilizes whole-of-society engagement in climate action, involving governments, cities, the private sector, financial institutions and civil society. Find out .
High-level Political Forum
The annual High-level Political Forum reviews progress on the 2030 Agenda, focusing on a sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19, and discussing several SDGs in detail, including Goal 13 on climate action. Find out .
Regional Climate Week (Thematic Session): Latin America and Caribbean
Hosted by the Dominican Republic, the regional climate week builds momentum around the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. The thematic session mobilizes whole-of-society engagement in climate action, involving governments, cities, the private sector, financial institutions and civil society. Find out .
IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit
Top international energy and climate leaders from countries representing the vast majority of global GDP, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions join forces to accelerate the momentum behind clean energy and net-zero emissions in line with shared international goals. Find out .
