COP26 will now take place November 1-12, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. COP26 will be held from November 9 – 19, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. COP26 is taking place five years after the signing of the Paris Agreement, the central aim of which is “holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to […]
The UNFCCC Secretariat, together with the Subsidiary Bodies Chairs, the High-Level Climate Action Champions and the COP25 and COP26 Presidencies will convene a series of events in November and December with the aim of keeping up momentum on climate action and advance on technical work under the UNFCCC. Race to Zero Dialogues convened by the High-Level Climate Champions November 9-19
The 9th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will be taking place virtually November 16-18. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Preventing business-related human rights abuses: The key to a sustainable future for people and planet." A concept note can be found here. USCIB is exploring opportunities for side events, panels and speaking slots.
The United Nations will host a "UN75th General Assembly Side Event on Science Technology and Innovation (STI) for SDGs Roadmaps (Science, Technology, and Innovation) Roadmaps for SDGs – achievements and new opportunities" on November 17 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST. Co-organized by DESA (on behalf of IATT), EC/JRC, OECD and Japan, the event will focus on preliminary results and […]