Other meetings & events

During CRIC21, to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in November 2023, two sessions of the UNCCD Gender Caucus will take place: Gender Caucus session 1: 14 November, 13:00 to 15:00, location TBD Opening words by UNCCD Executive Secretary or Deputy Executive Secretary Overview of Gender Action Plan and Gender Road Map Review and discussion of CRIC Recommendations to optimize gender phrasing Gender Caucus session 2: 16 November, 13:00 to 15:00, location TBD Panel led by FAO: “How can we utilize local knowledge and women's empowerment to create more drought-resilient dryland forests and silvopastoral ecosystems?” Final review and discussion of CRIC recommendations More info: /cric21/side-events/gender-caucus-cric21

Since 1996, Bonn has hosted a "United Nations Birthday Party" on a Saturday in October to bring the work of the UN closer to the general public. The special tents erected in the city center host information booths of many international organizations located in Bonn, inviting the visitors to ask questions about the work of the UN and showcasing activities designed to engage every age group. The UN Day 2023 will be celebrated on 21 October at the Marketplace in the city center to mark the 50th anniversary of Germany's membership in the UN. We look forward to welcoming you to the UNCCD booth! More information here

The main goal of the thematic workshop dedicated to the International Rural Women´s Day is to provide an opportunity for the participants to engage in a cooperative dialogue and strengthen their capacities through sharing knowledge and best practices on gender-responsive land-related issues for the purpose of sustainable land management. To reaffirm strong commitment to gender equality, the organizers of the meeting will focus on following objectives: Raise awareness of the disproportionate impact of desertification, land degradation and drought on women and girls and the barriers they face in decision-making on land issues Highlight women’s contributions to sustainable land management and broader SDGs Mobilize global support to advance land rights for women and girls around the world The UNCCD will present the Gender Action Plan and its associated Road Map, adopted by the Parties with the main goal to make the implementation of the 2018-2030 UNCCD Strategic Framework gender-responsive and transformative, and thus more effective, efficient and successful. The meeting will bring together varied stakeholders: representatives of different UN organizations (FAO, UNEP, UN Women, UNCCD), farmer federations and associations, CSOs, NGOs, as well as governmental representatives from UNCCD Annex V countries (CEE region). Attendees will discuss such acute issues as the role of women in decision-making processes on land issues, updates in existing legislation on gender, and girls’ and women’s access to improved knowledge and technologies. English-Russian Interpretation will be provided. Register here: https://unccd-int.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BRs2R-jjTdaNRJ3rcK-mkQ#/registration

Join us at the Africa Climate Aummit in Nairobi, Kenya for the International Drought Resilience Alliance side event! Together with a panel of esteemed speakers, we will explore proactive solutions to one of Africa's most pressing challenges: https://africaclimatesummit.org

We cordially invite all the participants of the GEF Assembly in Vancouver, Canada, to explore HerLand Exhibition at the GEF Lounge on Friday 25 August, at 13:00 local time. The exhibit will showcase global commitments and actions in land restoration, highlighting the power of women to lead the world in achieving land-degradation neutral future. And be sure to tag #HerLand in your social media updates – we would love to share them on our channels! Visit herald.global website to discover more.