Live Schedule

Previously
2024-10-31T07:00:00-04:00
0300am
Welcome notes of World Cities Day 2024 – Youth climate changemakers.
2024-10-31T08:15:00-04:00
0415am
Youth as Catalysts for Climate Action: Mobilizing Local Efforts for Urban Sustainability.
2024-10-31T09:00:00-04:00
0500am
The Social Forum 2024 focuses on the contribution of financing for development to the advancement of all Human Rights for all
2024-10-31T09:15:00-04:00
0515am
31 October 2024, the Global Observance of World Cities Day to be held in Alexandria, Egypt, will be under the theme Youth leading climate and local action for cities. Young people advocate for bolder steps and actions to tackle climate crisis in our cities. It draws attention on how we can capture these bold ideas and ambitious targets and turn them into achievements.
2024-10-31T09:45:00-04:00
0545am
Youth on the Front Lines: Leading Climate Change in Cities.
2024-10-31T11:00:00-04:00
0700am
Public-private dialogue: Sustainable investments for climate resilience.
2024-10-31T12:00:00-04:00
0800am
Closing Remarks for the Day.
2024-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Consideration of Namibia (cont'd)
2024-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Briefing convened by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP).
2024-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
The Social Forum 2024 focuses on the contribution of financing for development to the advancement of all Human Rights for all
2024-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
The workshop, co-organized by FSDO/DESA, The Harriet Tubman Institute, and The Monetary Policy Institute, to be held on October 31, 2024, will discuss the theme "Commodity Price Volatility and the Sustainable Development Goals."
2024-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
1000am
Peace and Security in Africa.
2024-10-31T14:10:00-04:00
1010am
Threats to international peace and security,
2024-10-31T14:15:00-04:00
1015am
The Secretariat spokesperson presents the status of agenda items under negotiation from the previous day and makes announcements of upcoming events for the current day. Speaker: David Ainsworth
2024-10-31T14:20:00-04:00
1020am
The situation in Libya.
2024-10-31T15:00:00-04:00
1100am
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.
2024-10-31T15:00:00-04:00
1100am
Joint press briefing by Arif Husain, Chief Economist, World Food Programme, and Rein Paulsen, Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Office of Emergencies and Resilience. They briefed reporters virtually on the Hunger Hotspots report.
2024-10-31T15:30:00-04:00
1130am
Press conference by Ecology and People Emancipation (AEER) and Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI).
2024-10-31T15:30:00-04:00
1130am
Hybrid press briefing by Erik Mose, Pablo de Greiff and Vrinda Gover, of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
2024-10-31T16:00:00-04:00
1200pm
The Brazilian delegation will hold a press conference about the state of negotiations and announcements made by the country at CBD COP16.
2024-10-31T16:30:00-04:00
1230pm
Civil Society and Indigenous Organizations from Latin America present their assessment and analysis of the progress made at COP16.
2024-10-31T16:30:00-04:00
1230pm
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
2024-10-31T16:55:00-04:00
1255pm
Press conference by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. He will brief reporters on the situation in Myanmar.
2024-10-31T17:00:00-04:00
0100pm
The IIFB will present their perspectives on the outcomes of the COP16 negotiations, including their priorities for implementation. They will highlight the central roles and important contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians of biodiversity and as partners in its conservation, restoration and sustainable use.
2024-10-31T17:15:00-04:00
0115pm
The book discussion is co-organized by FSDO/DESA, The Harriet Tubman Institute, and The Monetary Policy Institute. Featuring Jack Farchy, who will present and discuss his acclaimed book, The World for Sale. This award-winning work examines the profound impact of commodity traders on international trade and how their market control has contributed to the current dysfunctions in global markets.
2024-10-31T17:30:00-04:00
0130pm
Press conference by the European Union given by Ms Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General for Environment in the European Commission and Cesar Luena, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the delegation to COP16 of the EP Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
2024-10-31T18:00:00-04:00
0200pm
Press Conference: Enhancing NBSAPs in Achieving KMGBF Target 13: The Critical Role of DSI and a TK in African Livestock Conservation and Sustainable Development.
2024-10-31T18:30:00-04:00
0230pm
The workshop, co-organized by FSDO/DESA, The Harriet Tubman Institute, and The Monetary Policy Institute, to be held on October 31, 2024, will discuss the theme "Commodity Price Volatility and the Sustainable Development Goals."
2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
The situation concerning Western Sahara Report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara (S/2024/707). 
2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00
0300pm
The press conference aims to discuss the outcomes of development and the peer-review process on the methodology for the indicator for national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action for Target 23, and the Gender and Environment Data Conference.
2024-10-31T19:30:00-04:00
0330pm
Climate justice networks and organizations offer their assessment of CBD COP16 and projections on future challenges on the road to Climate COP30 in Belem in 2025. 
2024-10-31T19:45:00-04:00
0345pm
Informal comments to the media by Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, on the situation in Western Sahara.
2024-10-31T20:00:00-04:00
0400pm
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.
2024-10-31T20:00:00-04:00
0400pm
As COP16 wraps up, the CBD Women's Caucus will hold a follow-up press conference to share insights and reflections on the negotiation outcomes. This session will explore how effectively the Conference addressed the women's demands for gender-responsive biodiversity policies. Additionally, we will outline the next steps needed to ensure that the advancements achieved at COP16 are sustained and further developed.
2024-10-31T20:00:00-04:00
0400pm
Security council media stakeout by Mr. Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN and Mr. Sidi M. Omar, Representative of Frente POLISARIO, on Western Sahara.
2024-10-31T20:30:00-04:00
0430pm
As we head into the final days of CBD COP16, policy experts from leading nature organizations will provide an update on the state of play in the negotiation rooms. 
2024-10-31T21:00:00-04:00
0500pm
Press conference by International Land Coalition and the CBD Women's Caucus at the COP16 United Nations Biodiversity Conference
2024-10-31T21:30:00-04:00
0530pm
Press conference on record fires in South America hosted by GYBN LAC, GYBN Bolivia, GYBN Brasil, GYBN Paraguay, GYBN Peru, GYBN Venezuela, GYBN Colombia, Global Forest Coalitio
2024-11-01T00:30:00-04:00
0830pm
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.
2024-11-01T02:15:00-04:00
1015pm
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.