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UNFCCC COP31
31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
9 Nov 2026
9 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026
Water as a Catalyst for Resilient Food Systems: Unlocking Policy & Financing Mechanisms for Action
9 Nov 2026
9 Nov 2026
World Potato Congress
2026 Congress Theme: Global Potato Partnership for Enhanced Food Systems, Nutrition Security and Trade
26 Oct 2026
26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
CBD COP 17
17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
19 Oct 2026
19 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Flavours of the Future: Agrobiodiversity and Nutrition in Ecuadorian Gastronomy
This workshop, hosted at Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, will focus on agricultural biodiversity and resilience, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional food varieties and cooking methods.
14 Oct 2026
14 Oct 2026
International Cooperation Secures More Seeds for the Future of Food at Svalbard
LONGYEARBYEN, NORWAY, 14 October 2026 – Genebanks from around the world deposited thousands of seed samples in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault yesterday, demonstrating how international cooperation helps protect the future of food....
13 Oct 2026
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - October 2026
The largest backup repository of crop diversity will open its doors again in October to welcome seeds from around the world.
13 Oct 2026
13 Oct 2026
FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
12 Oct 2026
12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Crop Trust Charts Course Forward with New Leadership
BONN, Germany, 9 October 2026 – The Executive Board of the Crop Trust will see some changes in the coming months, including a new Chair and two new Board members. The leadership transition comes as the organization prepares for...
9 Oct 2026