Live Schedule

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01⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Ulaanbaatar Technical Dialogue on Rio Synergies - UNCCD COP17

The primary objective of the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue is to explore how systemssolutions, such as land restoration and Nature-based Solutions (NbS), can create aframe for concrete synergies action on the ground. Moving beyond discussions on whysynergies matter, the dialogue will focus on how countries and partners can and areimplementing integrated approaches in practice.

02⁰⁰_am

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"Individual, Local, National, Global: The Ripple Effects of Becoming a Young Negotiator" - Press Conference, UNCCD COP17

This press conference is a moment to share some of the exceptional transformations that have taken place as a result of this work, bringing to life the incredible stories and real, human impact behind these numbers.

02³⁰_am

Conferences

Education for Land: Synergizing the Rio Conventions - Lessons Learned and Inspiring Strategies - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

Join the G20 Global Land Initiative at COP for an interactive session exploring how Environmental Education drives global land restoration and ecosystem restoration. Discover inspiring strategies, youth-led innovations, and lessons learned to empower the next generation of environmental leaders.

03⁰⁰_am

Conferences

(3rd Meeting) Committee of the Whole - UNCCD COP17

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) under the theme Restoring Land. Restoring Hope held from August 17-28, 2026, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

855th Meeting, 35th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Consideration of Slovakia

04⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

7th Meeting, 9th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC

The ninth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. The Working Group will be chaired by H.E. Frederico S. Duque Estrada Meyer of Brazil. The Vice-Chairs of the Working Group are H.E. Ambassador Anne Lazar-Sury of France and Mr. Irakli Jgenti of Georgia.

08⁴⁵_am

Meetings & Events

8th Meeting, 9th Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

856th Meeting, 35th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Consideration of Slovakia (cont'd)

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

Ivonne A-Baki - Interactive dialogue for the position of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations

Interactive dialogue with Ms. Ivonne A-Baki. Ms. A-Baki was nominated on 17 August 2026 by the Kingdom of Tonga.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Afghanistan, Ukraine, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics - Daily Press Briefing

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

12⁴⁵_pm

Press Conferences

Jean Philippe Antolin (IOM) on the updated humanitarian situation in Colombia following the earthquake - Press Conference

Press conference by Jean Philippe Antolin, IOM's (International Organization for Migration) Humanitarian Response and Recovery Specialist for Latin America and the Caribbean. He joined the briefing virtually from Colombia to brief on the updated humanitarian situation there following the earthquake.

03⁰⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Vassily Nebenzia (Russian Federation) on the situation in Georgia & other topics - Security Council Media Stakeout

Comments to the media by Vassily Nebenzia , Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, on the situation in Georgia & other topics.

03³⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Ivonne A-Baki, candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General following her interactive dialogue - Media Stakeout

Media Stakeout by Ivonne A-Baki, candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General following her interactive dialogue.

03³⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Christina Markus Lassen (Security Council President/ Denmark) on informal dialogues with Secretary-General candidates - Security Council Media Stakeout

Comments to the media by Christina Markus Lassen, Permanent Representative of Denmark and President of the Security Council for the month of August, on informal dialogues with Secretary-General candidates.

05⁰⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Olegs Ilgis (Latvia) on behalf of others on the situation in Georgia - Joint Security Council Media Stakeout

Joint comments to the media by Olegs Ilgis, Chargé d'Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, Austria and Portugal, on the situation in Georgia.

10⁰⁰_pm

Conferences

(4th Meeting) Committee of the Whole - UNCCD COP17

11³⁰_pm

Conferences

Youth Innovation Panel: Building Careers that Restore the Planet - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

As part of the MUNx @ UNCCD programme at COP17, this session will explore how youth-led ecopreneurship is driving land and ecosystem restoration. Hear from young innovators supported through the G20 Global Land Initiative as they share their experiences, solutions, and pathways to building careers that restore the planet.