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The UNCCD COP17 will bring together the 197 Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to accelerate action against desertification, land degradation and drought.

As one of the most affected countries by desertification, with nearly 77 percent of its land degraded, Mongolia will leverage COP17 to drive solutions for land restoration, sustainable land management and resilience-building across the world.

Stay tuned for our coverage of UNCCD COP17 on ThinkLandscape.

Array ( [0] => Asia/Ulaanbaatar )

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will hold the 28th meeting of its Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Topics to be discussed will include the implementation and monitoring of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the work program of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), synthetic biology, sustainable wildlife management and marine and coastal biodiversity.

Array ( [0] => Africa/Nairobi )

AI for Good is the United Nations’ leading platform on artificial intelligence, established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Its mission is to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity through building skills, AI standards and advancing partnerships.

This year’s Global Summit will be organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland, focusing on the following themes: AI standards for a better future, AI skills for everyone and AI governance.

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EFI’s Young Leadership Programme (YLP) 2026 focuses on adding value locally, drawing on the example of Northern Europe, a region shaped by forests, knowledge and innovation, yet facing significant changes.

Centred on futures thinking and innovation, YLP 2026 combines expert-led discussions with capacity-building activities to strengthen leadership and strategic skills.

Participants are invited to explore ways to anticipate disruptions, address challenges and foster proactive innovation.

YLP 2026 takes place from 24 to 28 August 2026 in Joensuu, Finland, in collaboration with local partners.

Who Can Join?
YLP 2026 is aimed at early-career professionals across different disciplines whose work touches on or is based on forests: forest use, forest-based materials, forestry-related products and processes, etc.

The five-day programme offers a unique opportunity for young professionals with leadership potential to interact with a network of peers and experts, gain practical experience through group exercises that connect future thinking with innovation, helping cultivate a more receptive, agile mindset.

It places particular emphasis on innovation for local value added and on futures thinking. Experts will share real-life examples of successes and failures and engage participants in bilateral reflection, skills development and application.

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The Africa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF) is a science based environmental film platform founded by British Columbia Environmental Film Festival (BCEFF) in partnership with CIFOR-ICRAF.

Drawing on BCEFF’s proven festival model, international programming, filmmaker networks, and filmmaker-scientist workshops, AEFF adapts this experience to the African context through strong research partnerships and locally grounded storytelling.

Building on the scientific reputation of CIFOR – ICRAF, a global research and development organization that works at the intersection of forests, trees and agroforestry to address climate change, biodiversity loss and livelihoods.

Together, both organizations share a five-year ambition: to unite creatives, scientists, donors, governments, private sector leaders, and communities around environmental action through film.

Array ( [0] => Africa/Nairobi )

Safeguarding the seeds of our future

Africa stands at the forefront of global efforts to conserve and harness the diversity of crops essential for food security and climate resilience. As climate change intensifies, the region’s rich plant genetic resources — from traditional farmers’ varieties to wild relatives — are vital for building resilient, productive and sustainable agrifood systems.

The Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, presents a global assessment of progress from 2011 to 2022, drawing on data from 128 countries and 17 regional and international centres.

The Regional Launch of the report for Africa, hosted by FAO in collaboration with the Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), will convene policymakers, researchers, and development partners to examine the findings, discuss policy implications, and define priorities for action across the continent.

Why this matters

The report highlights both progress made and persistent gaps in how nations conserve and utilise their plant genetic resources. Its findings serve as an urgent call to action — to strengthen policies, build institutional capacity and harness crop diversity for climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive agriculture in Africa.

Objectives

• Present the key findings of the report in Africa and discuss their implications for the continent.
• Facilitate high-level dialogue on regional priorities for policy and strategy development, related to the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. This will take place during a dedicated high-level segment, engaging senior policymakers and institutional leaders.
• Showcase successful initiatives and lessons learnt from stakeholders working on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture conservation and use across Africa through a technical session that will explore achievements, challenges and perspectives for future action.
• Strengthen regional collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders by bringing together representatives from governments, research institutions and partner organisations.

 

Array ( [0] => Africa/Nairobi )

Nature Powered Solutions: Where Natural Systems Meet Human Innovation

Climate Correction 2026 will explore the powerful intersection where the wisdom of nature meets the ingenuity of human design. This year’s theme, “Nature Powered Solutions,” celebrates the ways natural systems inspire and inform the technologies, policies, and partnerships, shaping a resilient future. We’ll spotlight innovations that work with nature, not against it, proving that the path to climate progress is one powered by both science and the natural world.

Join us in Orlando for this transformative event where you can learn, connect, and engage with climate leaders across various fields.

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Nature lovers of all kinds, Reforest Fest is returning! Since 2011, this has been Greenpop’s flagship event. It’s a four-day immersive experience where environmental stewardship meets a vibrant celebration of life. Gather your green-hearted friends for a weekend of growth, music, and community.

Array ( [0] => Africa/Johannesburg )