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UNCCD COP16
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UNCCD COP16

The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024.

2 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Person shelving container inside Svalbard Global Seed Vault
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Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2025

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opens its doors to receive the first shipment of the year of the world's crop diversity. This deposit marks a major milestone in international collaboration for food security and the conservation of crop diversity.

24 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025

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Munich Security Conference

The 61st edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025, at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich.

14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Exterior view of Svalbard Global Seed Vault from behind
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Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - October 2025

Please note, the date is not yet confirmed!

20 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

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World Economic Forum 2025

The Annual Meeting 2025 convenes global leaders to address key global and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition.

20 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

How to Use Genesys Webinar
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How to Use Genesys Webinar

Open to everyone interested in using Genesys to access genebank data for research and analysis, as well as those looking to request samples from genebanks.

5 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2025

Crop Diversity: A lifeline for resilience, peace, nutrition and food security
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Crop Diversity: A lifeline for resilience, peace, nutrition and food security

In-Person Event

Thursday, March 27 Mar, 4pm - 7pm AEDT

27 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

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