Events
7 - 10 July 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland | Join the AI for Good 2026 summit to unlock AI’s potential in serving humanity and addressing global challenges. This gathering of global stakeholders will explore emerging policies and standards to drive innovation, ultimately empowering people in the upcoming AI era.
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9 April 2026 | On Zoom. Launch of the HESAT2030 nutrition report, showcasing evidence-based interventions to transform food systems and get the world back on track to end hunger by 2030.
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25-28 May 2026 | FAO Headquarters, Rome & Online. Under the overarching theme “Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a Changing World,” the 2026 edition will focus on strengthening joint approaches, enhancing coordination, and identifying practical pathways to accelerate nutrition progress in a rapidly evolving global context.
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29-30 June 2026 | Hamburg, Germany. This year, the conference will focus on consolidating achievements and expanding its scope and outreach, recognizing the HSC’s unique role as a safe space for challenging conversations and unconventional exchanges. It will take place at a crucial moment for international co-operation.
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22 April 2026 | 8.30–9.45 AM (New York ET) / 14:30–15:45 (CET) | Hybrid: In-person and on Zoom. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) are co-hosting a breakfast meeting at the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development (FFD Forum), as part of the Financing for Development (Fin4Dev) Dialogues. The session will examine how current trade and energy disruptions are affecting agrifood systems and what recent shocks have taught the global community about strengthening resilience.
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9 April 2026 | On Zoom. Launch of the HESAT2030 nutrition report, showcasing evidence-based interventions to transform food systems and get the world back on track to end hunger by 2030.
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20-24 April 2026 | UN HQ, New York | A central pillar of the Financing for Development process, the Forum builds on the momentum generated by the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development held in June 2025. This year’s Forum carries particular significance, serving as a key platform for advancing concrete outcomes and sustaining political momentum from FFD4.
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27 January 2026 | FAO HQ, Rome and Online (Zoom) | Deep shifts in global food and agricultural systems have intensified the need for transformative change. With more than eight decades of experience, FAO is responding by promoting a systems-based approach that addresses complexity, manages trade-offs, and unlocks synergies across sectors.
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27 JANUARY 2026 | 11:00–17:00 CET | In person at Mondrian (CDMA) – Atrium Room (Brussels) and Online | As needs rise and resources decline, trusted data becomes one of the most powerful tools we have — to prioritise, protect critical systems, and act smarter across the humanitarian–development nexus.
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26 January 2026 | 15:30 - 17:00 CET | Columbia University, New York, and on Zoom | "Strategic Investments for Resilient Agrifood Systems: Driving SDG Progress through Partnerships" is an official off-site side event of the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum. It is co-organized by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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