Upcoming events

The eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly and associated meetings will build on the momentum of previous gatherings, bringing together ministers, heads of international organizations, business leaders, civil-society advocates, Indigenous Peoples, women and youth from the GEF’s 186 member countries to chart an accelerated path toward global environmental goals. The Assembly, the GEF's highest governing body, meets once every four years. More info.

The Republic of Azerbaijan is hosting this year's World Environment Day in Baku, uniting the world around urgent action on climate change.“Like almost every corner of the Earth, Azerbaijan is facing the devastating impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. To fend off these challenges, World Environment Day fills the world with millions of reasons for hope,” said Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan.World Environment Day is the United Nations’ largest global platform for environmental engagement, inspiring awareness and action since its establishment by the UN General Assembly in 1972. Each year, it mobilizes millions of people across more than 150 countries to participate in activities and events aimed at accelerating progress for people and planet.With Azerbaijan as host, the 2026 edition will spotlight the climate crisis and solutions that deliver a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future. Building on its role as host of the landmark UN Climate Change Conference in 2024, Azerbaijan is investing in renewable energy, expanding forests, and advancing zero-waste initiatives—making it a natural partner for this global mobilization.

The global observance will highlight the central role of the world’s rangelands in climate resilience, food and water security, biodiversity conservation and the cultural identity of pastoralist and Indigenous communities. Kenya’s leadership reflects its ongoing efforts to address land degradation, strengthen drought resilience and support communities living in dryland and rangeland areas. Learn more.

The event will harness the global hub's unparalleled ecosystem of climate and non-climate organizations to accelerate global climate action and support London role as a global climate leader.  Learn more.

Under the auspices of ECOSOC and the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all,” the Forums will undertake an in-depth review of Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Learn more.