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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
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.
20 Oct 2026
20 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
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
Crawford Fund Annual Conference 2026
Australia’s key food security event: “Emerging Voices Shaping Regional Integration for a Food Secure World"
10 Aug 2026
10 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - June 2026
The largest backup repository of crop diversity will open its doors again in June to welcome seeds from around the world.
16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026
Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security Gains Momentum with First Projects in Africa
One year after gathering its pioneering members in Bonn to shape the initial direction after launch, the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security is moving from ambition to action.
At a time when climate shocks, conflict and...
19 May 2026
World Seed Congress 2026
The biggest global platform for the seed sector.
"Joint actions, resilient futures"
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
Power of Diversity Grants 2026 - Call for Proposals
€2.2 Million in Power of Diversity Grants for Opportunity Crops
Opportunity crops are getting a boost in six countries thanks to the Power of Diversity Funding Facility. On 12 May 2026, the Facility issued a Call for Proposals,...
12 May 2026








