January 2025 - Page 2 of 3 - Events at Global Landscapes Forum

2025 United Nations Ocean Conference

France and Costa Rica will co-host the high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference).

The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14.

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4th International Conference on Financing for Development

The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will bring together leaders of global financial institutions to discuss funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

It will assess progress on development finance since the first International Conference on Financing for Development in 2002, address new and emerging issues and explore how the international financial architecture can be reformed to achieve the SDGs.

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High-Level Political Forum 2025

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The theme of the HLPF is “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind”.

The 2025 HLPF is expected to bring together ministerial and high-level representatives of governments, as well as a wide range of expertise and stakeholders, including heads of UN entities, academics and other experts, and representatives of major groups and other stakeholders.

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Festivals of Action: Learning Experience

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference?

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about environmental restoration, want to organise festivals or large-scale restoration activations, and are eager to make a tangible impact in their communities.

Greenpop and the UNCCD are thrilled to invite you to the Reforest Fest in South Africa, taking place from 16-21 April 2025. This is a chance to be part of a global environmental restoration movement and learn how to run a community-driven restoration event from experts.

Reforest Fest is Greenpop’s flagship event, uniting hundreds of volunteers for a weekend filled with tree planting, arts, music, and educational workshops in the beautiful Uilenkraal Valley. This immersive experience combines ecological restoration with a celebratory festival format, fostering lasting change in our communities.

Why Attend?
– Learn and grow: Gain practical experience in hosting citizen-led environmental restoration initiatives.
– Network: Connect with restoration experts and like-minded individuals from around the world.
– Skills development: Acquire key organisational skills necessary for planning and executing future Festivals of Action.

Included are five nights of camping accommodation, meals throughout the festival, and mentorship and community support for your future projects.

Application Details:

Cost: $172 USD per person (excluding flights, visas, and insurance) – motivating participants can apply for support.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025, at 11:59 CET

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IUCN World Conservation Congress

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress will address ways to deliver the Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted by over 190 countries at the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference.

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World Health Summit 2025

Stay tuned for details to be announced via the official event website.

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6th World Congress on Agroforestry

The World Congress on Agroforestry is an international event that brings together different stakeholders in agroforestry to exchange on the advancement of research and practices in agroforestry systems, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and mitigation for sustainable and resilient agro-ecosystems.

Under the main theme of Agroforestry for People, Planet and Profit, the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry 2025 will bring together leading experts to share their latest research, innovations, and practices in the field of agroforestry.

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2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)

Last year, virtually no country left COP29 happy after a much watered-down deal on climate finance brokered by beleaguered hosts Azerbaijan. Will Brazil do better in charge of COP30?

The GLF will be hosting a side event and providing live coverage from COP30. Stay tuned for more details.

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Second World Summit for Social Development

The Second World Summit for Social Development will address gaps in and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action and its implementation.

Hosted by Qatar and co-facilitated by the permanent representatives of Belgium and Morocco to the UN, the summit aims to deliver a short and concise political declaration adopted by consensus with a social development approach that will build momentum to implement the 2030 Agenda.

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IMFN Global Forum 2025

The International Model Forest Network (IMFN) will host a Global Forum in the Eastern Ontario Model Forest in Canada from 26–30 May 2025, which will attract up to 200 delegates representing over 60 Model Forests from around the world.

The IMFN Global Forum is a business, technical, and networking meeting in which members share knowledge, review their accomplishments, address challenges, and agree on Network‐wide and other strategic plans and initiatives for the three‐year period following the Global Forum.

Since its creation, the IMFN has held five Global Forums:

October 23-29^th, 1996 – Chihuahua, Mexico;
September 8-10^th, 1999 – Halifax, Canada;
November 7-11^th, 2005 – Turrialba, Costa Rica (with more than 130 delegates);
June 16-20^th, 2008 – Hinton, Canada (with more than 150 delegates from 31 countries);
March 24-27^th, 2011 – Burgos, Spain (with 225 delegates from 32 countries).

Organized by the Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) and its lead organization, the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), the 2025 IMFN Global Forum will take place on the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre. This Centre is an educational and multi-use facility serving the community of North Grenville and surrounding area, located right in the heart of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest, a pioneer member of the IMFN with over 30 years of experience.

Located less than an hour from downtown Ottawa, the Kemptville Campus includes 254 hectares and 17 main buildings, as well as woodlands, cropland, wetland, greenspace, greenhouses, trails, an agroforestry centre and maple bush, among other buildings. The forest of the campus is fully certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), under the Eastern Ontario Model Forest’s certification program.

Functions of the Global Forum are three‐fold:

For the IMFN Assembly to take decisions on specific matters;
To strengthen collaboration and synergies among members;
To strengthen collaboration and visibility for the IMFN among other relevant initiatives and programmes, including international forest policy priorities, in support of IMFN and member goals and objectives.

The GLF will be hosting a side event at the IMFN Global Forum.

Stay tuned for more details.

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