International Day of Forests and Trees

This gathering organized by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines will bring together world leaders in a concerted effort to galvanize political action for support and tangible contributions to the Fund. It will further seek to forge sustainable partnerships capable of delivering predictable, timely, and needs-based financing to those already bearing the most severe impacts of climate change . The operationalization of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) at COP28 marked a historic breakthrough in global climate cooperation, answering the long-standing call of developing countries for dedicated support to address climate-induced loss and damage. Today, loss and damage is recognized as a critical subject in the global climate agenda. Yet, the gap between the costs associated with climate impacts and available support continues to widen, placing the developing countries at increasing risk. Bridging this gap requires not only resources, but sustained political leadership ...

A high-level session in the context of a series of high-level Solutions Dialogues convened through the UN High-level week, with a view to providing recommendations to consolidate, accelerate and deliver climate action solutions at pace and scale ahead of COP 30. To maximize impact and visibility, the TFFF Solutions Dialogue aims to: Shape the narrative around unlocking innovative finance for forest conservation and empowering tropical forest countries in the lead-up to COP30. The event should present the TFFF as a Global South-led solution to systemic gaps in environmental finance, emphasizing its potential to reshape international architecture through equitable, performance-based funding. Mobilize high-level political engagement by convening key champions from both tropical forest countries and potential investor countries, laying the groundwork for bold announcements at COP30. Catalyze tangible progress on a few identified solutions. Tropical forests provide essential ecosystem ser...

High-level dialogue on the margins of the UN General Assembly to discuss governance models for managing critical natural resources in Latin America and the Caribbean. This session will e xplore proposals for the responsible, transparent, and inclusive governance of critical natural resources —such as water, biodiversity, and strategic minerals like lithium, copper, and cobalt—which are essential for sustainable transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event builds on participatory regional dialogues and seeks to generate actionable recommendations for development and democracy in the region. Watch the third Annual UNDP–CAF Conference on Governance for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean: Critical Natural Resources for Sustainable Development Meetings & Events