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.
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 […]
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 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.
Theme: ‘Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action.’ Building on the momentum from the 2024 Land Conference, which highlighted the land sector’s relevance to climate change, the 2025 World Bank Land Conference aims to move from awareness to action by highlighting effective strategies for securing land tenure and access […]