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2024-10-28T09:00:00-04:00
0500am
Human Rights Treaty Bodies
2136th Meeting, 81st Session, Committee Against Torture (CAT)
2136th Meeting, 81st Session, Committee Against Torture (CAT)
Opening of session
2024-10-28T09:00:00-04:00
0500am
Human Rights Council
1st Meeting, 10th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
1st Meeting, 10th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
The session will feature a general debate, a coordination meeting with other United Nations mechanisms on the right to development, a discussion on two studies, and six interactive thematic dialogues to draw upon experiences, good practices, and strategies around pressing global needs.
2024-10-28T09:00:00-04:00
0500am
Press Conferences
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Press Conference: Annual WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Press Conference: Annual WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
WMO experts will present the organization's annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin to the press.
2024-10-28T13:30:00-04:00
0930am
Conferences
Finance and Biodiversity Day (1st Meeting) – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Finance and Biodiversity Day (1st Meeting) – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. During COP16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Human Rights Treaty Bodies
4168th Meeting, 142nd Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
4168th Meeting, 142nd Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Consideration of Ecuador
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Human Rights Council
2nd Meeting, 10th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
2nd Meeting, 10th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
The session will feature a general debate, a coordination meeting with other United Nations mechanisms on the right to development, a discussion on two studies, and six interactive thematic dialogues to draw upon experiences, good practices, and strategies around pressing global needs.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Meetings & Events
Columbia Law School - Fall 2024 "Conflict Resolution and Mental Health
Columbia Law School - Fall 2024 "Conflict Resolution and Mental Health
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many areas of the world experience massive societal impacts from poor mental health. Additionally, geopolitical conflicts cause severe depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder among and beyond individuals directly involved in the immediate areas of engagement. The fact that access to mental health information, resources, and treatment are often limited worsens the situation for those in dire need of assistance.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) Intersessional Multi-stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
(Part 1) Intersessional Multi-stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
The Multi-stakeholder hearing will offer all actors including Member States, civil society, academia, private sector, and philanthropy organizations, among others, to actively engage in discussions towards an ambitious FfD4 outcome.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Security Council
Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9761st meeting
Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9761st meeting
Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Disarmament and International Security Committee.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.
2024-10-28T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
General Assembly
General Assembly: 26th plenary meeting, 79th session
General Assembly: 26th plenary meeting, 79th session
General Assembly: 26th plenary meeting, 79th session.
2024-10-28T14:15:00-04:00
1015am
Daily Press Briefing hosted by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity at COP16.
2024-10-28T15:00:00-04:00
1100am
Meetings & Events
Working Group 2 (7th meeting) at COP16 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Working Group 2 (7th meeting) at COP16 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. During COP16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
2024-10-28T15:00:00-04:00
1100am
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will release the results of the Global Tree Assessment, part of the next update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2024-10-28T15:30:00-04:00
1130am
With the ocean home to 80% of the planet's biodiversity and marine ecosystems playing a key role in climate change mitigation, action to reverse nature loss in the ocean must be a priority for governments.
2024-10-28T16:00:00-04:00
1200pm
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
2024-10-28T16:00:00-04:00
1200pm
As the world gathers to discuss accelerating the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan at COP16, Nature Action 100 will release the results of the initiative's first benchmark assessment of corporate ambition and action on nature.
2024-10-28T16:30:00-04:00
1230pm
Conferences
Press Conference: Protected Planet Report 2024 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Press Conference: Protected Planet Report 2024 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Protected Planet Report 2024 Press Conference by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
2024-10-28T17:15:00-04:00
0115pm
The side event will explore how countries are using Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) to transform national financing ecosystems to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2024-10-28T17:15:00-04:00
0115pm
Press Conferences
Press Conference: Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Press Conference: Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Press Conference by Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Saul.
2024-10-28T17:30:00-04:00
0130pm
Press conference by World Wildlife Fund entitled: What options remain to unblock the deadlock on finance at COP16?
2024-10-28T18:00:00-04:00
0200pm
Conferences
Press Conference: California's Progress Toward 30x30 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Press Conference: California's Progress Toward 30x30 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
A progress report from Colombia on the momentum and activities underway in California, including Tribally-led national monument campaigns.
2024-10-28T18:30:00-04:00
0230pm
Conferences
Finance and Biodiversity Day (2nd Meeting) – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Finance and Biodiversity Day (2nd Meeting) – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. During COP16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
2024-10-28T18:30:00-04:00
0230pm
Press conference by Jorge Andrés Carrillo, President of ISA, at COP16.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(Part 2) Intersessional Multi-stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
(Part 2) Intersessional Multi-stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
The Multi-stakeholder hearing will offer all actors including Member States, civil society, academia, private sector, and philanthropy organizations, among others, to actively engage in discussions towards an ambitious FfD4 outcome.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
Disarmament and International Security Committee.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
General Assembly
General Assembly: 27th plenary meeting, 79th session
General Assembly: 27th plenary meeting, 79th session
General Assembly: 27th plenary meeting, 79th session.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
Security Council
The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9762nd meeting
The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9762nd meeting
The situation in the Middle East.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
To achieve our common goals for biodiversity conservation and restoration, scientific research needs to be integrated into policy frameworks.
2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
Media Stakeouts
Danny Danon (Israel) on the situation in Middle East - Security Council Media Stakeout
Danny Danon (Israel) on the situation in Middle East - Security Council Media Stakeout
Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in Middle East.
2024-10-28T19:30:00-04:00
0330pm
This media briefing will focus on the need for COP negotiators to safeguard Indigenous-led, scientifically-proven solutions that help achieve CBD targets.
2024-10-28T20:00:00-04:00
0400pm
Meetings & Events
Working Group 2 (8th meeting) at COP16 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
Working Group 2 (8th meeting) at COP16 – United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2024
The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. During COP16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
2024-10-28T20:00:00-04:00
0400pm
Press conference by Forests and Finance Coalition, The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), Rainforest Action Network, Third World Network, University of British Columbia. The Forest and Finance Coalition has just published two major reports related to the Global Biodiversity Framework. The annual Banking on Biodiversity Collapse report is the most comprehensive analysis of global finance's role in furthering tropical forest collapse.
2024-10-28T21:00:00-04:00
0500pm
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rapidly advancing its ambitious agenda for meeting its biodiversity goals, having already increased its terrestrial protected areas from 4.5% to 18.1% and its marine protected areas from 3.6% to 6.5% since 2017.
2024-10-28T22:00:00-04:00
0600pm
Press conference by the European Union given by Ms Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General for Environment, European Commission and Dr. István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture of Hungary.
2024-10-28T22:30:00-04:00
0630pm
Rangers at the heart of the Global Biodiversity Framework: the rangers' message to Cali.
2024-10-28T23:00:00-04:00
0700pm
A Call to Action: Assessment of Progress on Target 19a – press conference organized by Campaign for Nature, BirdLife International, Conservation International, WWF, Greenpeace, GYBN, IIFB.
2024-10-28T23:30:00-04:00
0730pm
How biodiversity offsetting and crediting destroys nature and undermines the rights of peoples – press conference organized by Friends of the Earth.