The United Nations Industrial Development Organization will be at the forefront of discussions at the International Electronic Reuse and Recycling Congress (IERC 2026), the leading event in the Circular Economy Electronics world. The congress gathers professionals from across the value chain, including material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, recyclers, repair and reuse companies, and regulatory authorities, providing a vital platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and advancing sustainable solutions.
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Following the success of the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event held in September during the United Nations General Assembly, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to invite your organization to attend a special edition of Digital@UNGA, taking place on 15 December 2025, from 15:00 to 18:00 in the Delegates Dining Room, United Nations Headquarters, New York.
The Digital@UNGA WSIS+20 Edition aims to celebrate the achievements of the WSIS+20 process so far, and reinforces its importance in shaping an inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered digital future for all. It will feature interactive segments, dynamic storytelling, lightning interventions, audience engagement, impact stories, ambitious pledges, and ample networking opportunities, including a networking reception.
To Fully capitalize on the potential of the General Conference of UNIDO, its twenty first session will transform into the Global Industry Summit (GIS) 2025, taking place from 23 to 27 Novembe rnique mandate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, also known as CoSP, is the main decision-making body of the Convention. It supports parties and signatories in their implementation of the Convention and
The Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP11) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption will take place in Doha, Qatar, in December 2025. The Conference is hosted by the State of Qatar, in close coordination with the United Nations Office
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .
UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS -ECOSOC
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The 2026 UN Water Conference will take place from 2-4 December, 2026, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Conference, co-hosted by Senegal and the UAE, aims to accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), enhance global water governance, and further elevate water-related issues on the international agenda. .
The Secretariat of the Global Framework on Chemicals is pleased to announce that the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals will take place from 15 to 20 November 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Center in Switzerland.
We warmly invite you to join us for an international conference featuring a high-level segment, bringing together governments, industry, companies, and non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste.
The Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly and Associated Meetings will be held from May 30 to June 6, 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Building on the momentum of previous gatherings, the Assembly will bring 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 very four years.
GEF Council meetings are scheduled from May 31 to June 2. The Assembly Opening Ceremony is planned for June 3.
The UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development (RFSDs) are crucial platforms for driving progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by addressing region-specific challenges, fostering regional cooperation, and promoting inclusive dialogue among governments, civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders. The chair’s summary will be submitted to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and conveyed to the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).
In 2026, the RFSDs will center on the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all“
Focus Areas
The 2026 RFSDs will conduct in-depth reviews of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation)
- SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities)
- SDG 17 (partnership for the Goals).
These forums will also support countries preparing their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) for the 2026 HLPF, providing an opportunity to showcase progress, share best practices, and identify gaps in implementation.
2026 RFSD Schedule
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD)
- Dates: 24-27 February 2026
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Facilitator: UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
- For stakeholder engagement follow: Asia Pacific RCEM
- More Information: APFSD 2026
Arab Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
- Dates: 31 March – 2 April 2026
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon (Tentative)
- Facilitator: UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
- For stakeholder engagement follow: ANND
- More Information: Arab RFSD 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
- Dates: 13-17 April 2026
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Facilitator: UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
- For stakeholder engagement follow: TBC
- More Information: TBC
UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
- Dates: 21-22 April 2026
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Facilitator: UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
- For stakeholder engagement follow: ECE RCEM
- More Information: UNECE RFSD 2026
Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)
- Dates: 28-30 April 2026
- Location: Kampala, Uganda
- Facilitator: UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- For stakeholder engagement follow: ARMMGoS on Twitter
- More Information: ARFSD 2026