Open call for IWF FSF 2026–2028 independent experts

In accordance with decision 6/COP.17 on the Final Report of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Future Strategic Framework, the UNCCD secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of an open call for expressions of interest for independent experts from the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region to serve as members of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Future Strategic Framework for the biennium 2026–2028 (IWG-FSF II).

The open call forms part of the process to complete the membership of IWG-FSF II, in line with the provisions of annex I to decision 6/COP.17.

Qualified experts with relevant policy, scientific and/or technical expertise related to the work of the UNCCD are invited to apply. The selected experts will contribute to the two main areas of work of IWG-FSF II: the assessment of the indicators of the UNCCD 2018–2030 Strategic Framework and the development of a draft proposal for the post-2030 Strategic Framework of the Convention.

For further information on the eligibility and selection criteria, application requirements and terms of appointment, kindly refer to the terms of reference for the open call.

Applications should be submitted by email to iwg-fsf [at] unccd.int (iwg-fsf[at]unccd[dot]int) with the subject line “IWG-FSF II – Independent Experts.”

Deadline for applications: 12 November 2026 (23:59 CET)