Organizers: The SDSN and Springer Nature

Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines, this webinar will explore how locally grounded research and community-led knowledge can inform effective policy responses to deforestation and drive locally grounded solutions. Speakers will examine the current state of deforestation and showcase a range of mitigation approaches, including innovative financial mechanisms, such as the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, legal and governance frameworks, advances in data and monitoring, and the perspectives and leadership of Indigenous Peoples and youth in forest conservation. By highlighting how evidence is translated into policy across different contexts, the webinar aims to foster cross-sector dialogue on integrated, equitable, and science-based pathways to curb deforestation and protect the world's critical forest ecosystems.

Organizers: Almaty Management University and SDSN Kazakhstan

The fourth annual SDSN Kazakhstan conference will bring together representatives of government, universities, research institutions, international organizations, the private sector, youth, and civil society to foster dialogue, strengthen collaboration, and advance evidence-based solutions for sustainable development in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Organizers: Science Panel for the Amazon

This high-level event will present key findings and recommendations from the 2025 Assessment Reports of the Amazon and of the Congo Basin, together with emerging scientific messages from the Science Panel for Borneo ahead of the launch of its first Assessment Report next November. The discussion will highlight science-based solutions for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development, while showcasing the value of interweaving scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge. The event will also explore opportunities for stronger South-South scientific collaboration, regional cooperation, and long-term investment in tropical forest science. By bringing together leading scientists, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, and international partners, the session aims to strengthen the role of science in advancing implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Organizers: The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, co-hosted with the SDSN and the UN Industrial Development Organization

The CEET Annual Meeting at COP31 will bring together Council members and Steering Committee representatives to reflect on 2026 achievements, discuss emerging trends in the global energy transition, and define strategic priorities for 2027. Participants will explore opportunities for collaboration, strengthen engagement with UN partners, and advance practical, country-level decarbonization efforts.

Organizers: Antalya Bilim University, the UN Industrial Development Organization, the SDSN, and the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition

The energy decisions we make today will shape the world young people inherit tomorrow. This in-person interactive dialogue, held on the occasion of COP31, will create space for younger generations to share their priorities, ideas, concerns, and ambitions for the energy transition, while engaging directly with experienced professionals working to make it happen.