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Drynet, IUCN and Both ENDS ainvite you to the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) webinar series under the Strengthening Civil Society Role in Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (CS4LDN) project, supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).      This annual webinar series aims to enhance the knowledge and capacities of civil society organizations on key topics related to LDN, UNCCD, the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT) and Monitoring community-based sustainable land management and restoration. The series will be composed of four webinars via Zoom on Thursdays 13:00 to 14.00 on the following dates:Introduction to the UNCCD: 23 October, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wVk20__qQJKM0tJTeY9EUA?_gl=1*h34dy9*_gcl_au*MjQ3NDcwNDMuMTc1NjIxNTM1My4yMDE3Mzg2MjA2LjE3NTcwNzUzNTguMTc1NzA3NTQ1Ng..*_ga*MTMyNTUzMTU3LjE3NDgwMzA5ODQ.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMjAzMTQkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU4MjIxNjgxJGozNiRsMCRoMA..Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN): 30 October, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykMbruj_QGWmzfR6EBUPdg?_gl=1*1tbadk3*_gcl_au*MjQ3NDcwNDMuMTc1NjIxNTM1My4yMDE3Mzg2MjA2LjE3NTcwNzUzNTguMTc1NzA3NTQ1Ng..*_ga*MTMyNTUzMTU3LjE3NDgwMzA5ODQ.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMjAzMTQkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU4MjI0MzI0JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..Introduction to the VGGT: 6 November, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lLOO8rNrTk-20vqAvwI-Nw?_gl=1*4gpbcj*_gcl_au*MjQ3NDcwNDMuMTc1NjIxNTM1My4yMDE3Mzg2MjA2LjE3NTcwNzUzNTguMTc1NzA3NTQ1Ng..*_ga*MTMyNTUzMTU3LjE3NDgwMzA5ODQ.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMjAzMTQkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU4MjIzODAwJGo0MyRsMCRoMA..Monitoring: 13 November, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0K5PGsVzSqy9jWbDmljkHw?_gl=1*cz5pii*_gcl_au*MjQ3NDcwNDMuMTc1NjIxNTM1My4yMDE3Mzg2MjA2LjE3NTcwNzUzNTguMTc1NzA3NTQ1Ng..*_ga*MTMyNTUzMTU3LjE3NDgwMzA5ODQ.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMjAzMTQkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU4MjIzNDQ3JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..The webinars will be held in English, with live interpretation available in Spanish and French.The CS4LDN webinar series will feature a dynamic group of panelists and moderators who represent a wide range of expertise, geographies and perspectives. Speakers will include civil society and grassroots practitioners working with soil, water and biodiversity, Indigenous leaders, scientists and policy experts engaged in global negotiations under the UNCCD.Join us as we bridge technical knowledge, traditional practices and lived experiences to shape inclusive and transformative solutions for civil society engagement in shaping the UNCCD agenda. Participants who attend at least three of the four webinars will receive a certificate.Contact: dryland@global.co.zaAbout the projectThe CS4LDN project is a GEF-funded initiative implemented by IUCN in partnership with Drynet and Both ENDS. It seeks to enhance the capacity and recognition of civil society organisations (CSOs) worldwide to influence and implement Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) policies and investments. Through a combination of advocacy, knowledge exchange, training, and access to funding opportunities, the project empowers CSOs to ensure that LDN actions uphold principles of participation, equity, ecosystem management, and gender responsiveness. By connecting local initiatives with national and international processes under the UNCCD, the project aims to create a more inclusive and effective approach to restoring degraded lands and promoting sustainable land use.About DryNet          Drynet is a global network of 26 CSOs dedicated to promoting sustainable land use and livelihoods in the drylands. It strives to create long-term change and transitions, building trust with donors, strengthening the capacity of network members, creating an environment for innovation and breakthrough for affected communities to achieve greater sustainability of their natural resource-based livelihoods.      About IUCNCreated in 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of our more than 1,400 Member organisations and 17,000 experts. This diversity and expertise makes IUCN the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.About BOTH ENDSA Dutch NGO founded in 1986, Both ENDS works across global and local levels to promote equitable environmental governance, sustainable livelihoods and inclusive decision-making. Partnering with civil society organizations in resource-rich regions worldwide — particularly in the Global South — Both ENDS supports grassroots initiatives advocating for communities’ rights to land, water and natural resources. By facilitating partnerships, research, capacity building and policy dialogue, it strengthens civil society’s voice and agency in creating fair and sustainable environmental solutions.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) and the UAE Government will host the 2025 edition of the Global Future Councils in Dubai a significant event will bring together over 700 international experts from business, academia, government and civil society to discuss and develop practical solutions for pressing global challenges, building on the long-standing strategic partnership between the UAE and the WEF.  

Join us at Geneva Peace Week 2025 for the “Land Restoration as a Pathway to Peace and Security” panel, co-organized by the UNCCD and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.Restoring degraded land is more than an environmental goal — it’s a powerful way to reduce fragility, foster cooperation and strengthen resilience in communities worldwide. How can we connect the dots between land, climate, peace and security and move from vision to action?This event brings together experts, policymakers and practitioners to explore how evidence from the ground, innovative tools and inclusive financing can turn environmental risks into opportunities for peace and stability:Anna Brach, Head of Human Security and Planetary Resilience, Geneva Centre for Security PolicyJustin Mundy, Co-founder of the Mapping Pathways for Security; Chairman of SLM Partners, Chairman of Earthna Center of the Qatar Foundation.Nazanine Moshiri, Senior Advisor Climate & Peace, Strategic Partnerships, Berghof FoundationKheira Tarif, Researcher, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Climate Change and Risk ProgrammeUtchang Kang, Programme Manager, Global Mechanism of the UNCCDMore info: https://www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/programme/land-restoration-as-a-pathway-to-peace-and-securitySign up: https://www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/register-1

The World Food Forum flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation and investment. Bringing together all stakeholders, it serves as a dynamic space for turning ideas into actions, scaling solutions and forging synergistic partnerships. By uniting diverse voices and fostering cross-sectoral and intergenerational collaboration, it accelerates progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, driving action at global, regional and local levels.This year’s event marks a milestone: FAO’s 80th anniversary, commemorated through a week of global dialogue, knowledge exchange and solution-driven collaboration, all guided by the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future” and FAO’s  key concepts: better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.Organized around three pillars, Global Youth Action, Science and Innovation Forum and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum, the 2025 WFF flagship event serves as a vibrant platform for bold ideas and inclusive partnerships. The programme spans high-level dialogues, consultations, innovation labs, interactive pitching events, hackathons, matchmaking meetings, exhibitions and cultural showcases that spotlight the many ways people everywhere are shaping a better food future.The week will also feature additional high-profile events, including the annual World Food Day and the official inauguration of the Food and Agriculture Museum and Network, a vibrant, interactive space designed to bridge global food technologies and cultures by showcasing the traditions and innovations that shape agrifood systems. This will be complemented by the FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods, as well as special sessions as part of the annual edition of the Rome Water Dialogue, a nomadic Indigenous Peoples' territory at FAO's 80th anniversary, and the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Ministerial Dialogue. Whether you are looking to learn about this year's theme, share your knowledge and ideas with others, celebrate innovation or build meaningful connections this global forum is your platform to engage, collaborate and take meaningful action to drive real change across agrifood systems for a better future. Learn more.

The 2025 IUCN Congress brings together global conservation leaders at a crucial moment: despite decades of effort, the world remains on an unsustainable path. Climate change, biodiversity loss and growing instability demand urgent, transformative action across all sectors.With just five years left to meet global Sustainable Development Goals, the Congress is a key opportunity to accelerate solutions that are equitable and effective. It will focus on five urgent themes:Resilient conservationClimate overshootEquityNature-positive transitionsInnovation and leadershipLearn more: https://iucncongress2025.org