In 2026, the LANDac annual conference will focus on the theme Land, Conflict, and Peace. The event provides a platform to examine challenges at the intersection of land governance, conflict, and humanitarian studies. Call for abstracts closes on 27 February 2026.
The World Bank’s Research Department invites submission of papers featuring academic research on all aspects of land governance and institutions and their impact on shared economic growth, resilience, private investment, job creation, and poverty reduction. Participation in the conference will be by invitation only. Priority will be given to presenters whose papers have been accepted.
This year's theme is "Housing the World: Safe and resilient cities and communities". Held every two years, the World Urban Forum is the premier global conference on urbanization convened by UN-Habitat, bringing together a wide range of urban stakeholders to explore solutions to the growing global housing crisis and to position housing as a foundation for safe and resilient cities and communities.
Cartagena De Indias, Colombia | ICARRD+20 gathers global leaders, communities, and scholars to renew the international agenda on land justice, agrarian reform, and rural development.
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.
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.
Global growth remains resilient, but the OECD warns of deepening vulnerabilities across labour markets, finance, and public debt.
As the Group of 7 (G7) Presidency in 2026, France will host the G7 Summit in Évian, France, from 14-16 June 2026.
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes world leaders from government, business, civil society and academia in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. The theme for this year's annual meeting is "Spirit of Dialogue".
At CFS53, the GDPRD, FAO, and IFAD convened a high-level side event on the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations to address a critical question: how to mobilize and align investments to transform agrifood systems for a sustainable future.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a vibrant partnership, advocacy and knowledge network of key donors focusing on food security and rural development.
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