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01⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Special High-Level Event on Rangelands and Pastoralists - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

The event centres on advancing a new paradigm for rangeland stewardship and sustainable pastoralism.

01¹⁵_am

Conferences

Thematic Briefing on Economics of Rangelands and Pastoralists - Press Conference, UNCCD COP17

Thematic Briefing on Economics of Rangelands and Pastoralists

03⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Youth, Land and Livelihoods: Building the Next Generation of Land Stewards - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

This session focuses on elevating youth leadership in land restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience by showcasing youth-led solutions, presenting the priorities emerging from the COP17 Youth Forum, and fostering meaningful dialogue between young people, governments, donors, civil society, and international partners to strengthen youth participation, access to resources, and decision-making opportunities.

03⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Gender Caucus: Enhancing women herders and pastoralists' contribution to stewardship and resilience - UNCCD COP17

(11th meeting) 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.

03⁰⁰_am

Ministerial Dialogue on the Restoration of Rangelands and the Well-being of Pastoralist Communities - UNCCD COP17

(10th meeting) 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.

04¹⁵_am

Press Conferences

Indigenous Peoples from the Seven Socio-Cultural Regions Speak with One Voice: IP Caucus Press Conference - Press Conference, UNCCD COP17

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

06⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Gala of Hope: UN Decade Special Event on Ecosystem Restoration - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

The event aims to open a dialogue between development cooperation actors, scientific institutions, international organizations, and African stakeholders to explore how Earth Observation (EO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support pastoral resilience in a way that is inclusive, gender-responsive, and aligned with local priorities.

10⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

(5th meeting) Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Second regular session 2026)

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026).

10⁰⁰_am

Security Council

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 10214th meeting

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Burundi, Nigeria / UN House Abuja Bombing & other topics - Daily Press Briefing

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

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

(6th meeting) Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Second regular session 2026)

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026).

03⁰⁰_pm

General Assembly

Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on peace operations - General Assembly, 80th session

Briefing by the Secretary-General to the Member States on the report of the "Review on the future of all forms of United Nations peace operations".

03⁰⁰_pm

Security Council

(Resumed) Maintenance of international peace and security - Security Council, 10213th meeting

Open debate: Maintenance of international peace and security: Food under fire. The Security Council's role in mitigating global and local food crisis.

09⁰⁰_pm

Conferences

Living soils, Productive Lands: From Policies to Implementation - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

This session explores translating COP decisions into practical implementation guidance. It also introduces the UNCCD-FAO guidelines and the RAIZ land mapping tool to support large-scale agricultural restoration

10³⁰_pm

Conferences

Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

This session will present the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, highlighting its vision, objectives, and strategic approach to strengthening food security through science, innovation, and partnerships.

11³⁰_pm

Conferences

Scaling Innovative Financing Solutions to Accelerate Investments - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17

This session will focus on scaling innovative financing solutions to accelerate investments in soil health, land restoration and nature-positive agrifood systems. It will showcase practical investment frameworks and blended finance approaches that connect conservation and restoration objectives with investable financial structures.