United Nations Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) The 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place from April 20 to May 1, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on the vital theme “Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.” This important forum highlights the urgent health challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, especially in conflict situ…

World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature The World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature, held from October 8 to 10, 2025, in Abu Dhabi as part of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, marks a historic first global gathering of Indigenous leaders and allies dedicated to biodiversity and climate action. Co-organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), and In…

14th International conference on Sustainable Development The 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2025) is a pivotal event scheduled for September 14, 2025, in Betio, Kiribati, bringing together global experts to share transformative research and solutions for a sustainable future. Organized by the American Society for Engineers, Researchers and Doctors (ASERD), this conference provides an essential platform for interdisc…

Indigenous Youth Ocean Conference The Indigenous Youth Ocean Congress (IYOC) is a dynamic movement led by Indigenous youth dedicated to recognizing the Ocean as a living relative, not merely a resource. Rooted in Indigenous law, traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage, the Congress empowers youth to amplify their voices in global conversations about Ocean protection and climate justice. Facing unprecedented threats from industrial activities…

COP30 in Belém 2025 to Feature Ancestral Wisdom and the SDG Global Cultural Panorama In 2025, the world’s attention turns to Belém, Brazil , host city of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) — marking the first time the Amazon region hosts this critical global summit. As part of the official agenda, the Ancestral Wisdom Forum and the SDG Global Cultural Panorama will play a central role in integrating Indigenous leadership, cu…

Ancestral Wisdom Forum In July 2025, the Ancestral Wisdom Forum will take place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia , as part of the broader Global Panorama Project , an SDG-driven initiative that unites arts, culture, and Indigenous leadership to address climate change through creative expression and policy engagement. Organized by the South-South Cooperation Council (SSCC) in collaboration with UNESCO, this groundbreaking event will gather Indigeno…