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From scientific symposiums to interactive festivals for families and youth, here are the latest events championing crop diversity.

Upcoming events

UNCCD COP 17
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UNCCD COP 17

17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

17 Aug 2026

17 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Growing the Movement: Scaling Opportunity Crops Through Policy, Partnerships and Investment
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Growing the Movement: Scaling Opportunity Crops Through Policy, Partnerships and Investment

This event, alongside the African Food Systems Forum, is convened by the Crop Trust, the African Union Commission and the African Seed and Biotechnology Platform Cluster on Opportunity Crops and Farmer-Managed Seed Systems, with the generous support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland.

2 Sept 2026

2 Sept 2026

Crop Diversity Day 2026: Celebrating Food Diversity for Healthy Diets
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Crop Diversity Day 2026: Celebrating Food Diversity for Healthy Diets

The event will bring together key actors from across the food and agriculture ecosystem – including policymakers, scientists, funders and practitioners – to explore how diverse crops and foods can support better diets while strengthening resilience and livelihoods.

25 Sept 2026

25 Sept 2026

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