Events

UNCCD COP16

Start date: December 2, 2024
End date: December 13, 2024
All-day event
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Conference
UNCCD logo

The Conference of the Parties (COP) was established by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) as its main decision-making body. The COP has been meeting biennially since 2001 and has held 14 sessions. COP16 brings together member states, environmental organizations, and stakeholders gather to discuss global efforts to combat desertification, land degradation. UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh will unite leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society, and global stakeholders to accelerate progress in sustainable land management.

Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All

Start date: December 9, 2024
End date: December 11, 2024
All-day event
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Expert Group Meeting (EGM)

UN-Habitat established the first universal forum on adequate housing. Context: Member States gathering at the United Nations Habitat Assembly, recognised critical elements needed for achieving universal access to adequate housing and made a resounding commitment to address urban poverty, homelessness, informality, and inadequate housing as outlined in the “Adequate Housing for All” resolution (UNHA Resolution […]

2nd World Social Summit

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Exact dates and venues to be determined
Conference

This summit will address gaps and recommit to the principles outlined in the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action and give momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Third Arab Land Conference

Start date: February 18, 2025
End date: February 20, 2025
All-day event
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Conference
3rd Arab Land Conference announcement

This conference seeks to advance good land governance for the achievement of social, economic, environmental and peace dividends in the Arab region. It aims at sharing knowledge on good practices and innovations, developing the capacities, and promoting collaboration and coordination among land stakeholders.

FIG Working Week 2025

Start date: April 6, 2025
End date: April 10, 2025
All-day event
Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Australia
Working Week
FIGWW2025

FIG and Geospatial Council of Australia are organizing the FIG Working Week 2025, 6-10 April 2025 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Australia.
Conference days: 7-9 April; FIG General Assembly: 6 and 10 April; Pre-events/tours: 4-5 April
The Geospatial Council of Australia is the professional body representing surveying and spatial professionals in Australia.