UNCCD COP 17 is calling for side events now
The deadline is 15 May 2026.
The official link: https://www.unccd.int/cop17/programme/side-events

Side events organized within the sidelines of the official sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and/or its subsidiary bodies convened by the UNCCD provide an informal opportunity for Parties and accredited observer organizations to exchange information and experiences on diverse issues related to the objectives of the Convention.

Parties and accredited organizations interested in organizing a side event during COP17 must submit a proposal using the application form for side events.

General guidelines for organizers of side events and specific instructions can be downloaded from the right-hand menu on this page.

Requests to hold side events during COP17 should be submitted by May 15, 2026. Information on the approved side events will be sent by the UNCCD secretariat approximately two months prior to the session.

Participants are advised that the secretariat is responsible only for room allocation. Time slots and rooms will be accommodated according to availability on a first come, first serve basis.

A list of services available from local providers, including interpretation and catering services, will be shared on this page as soon as it is available.

A calendar of side and parallel events during COP 17 will be published in the official Journal of the session and will also be available here. For any additional information on side events, please refer to the guidelines posted in the right-hand menu on this page.

For more information on side events, please contact the UNCCD Secretariat at sideevent@unccd.int.