The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. 26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy […]
Reclaim the Economy Week is a moment to unite to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.
The 2026 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will take place on 27 January 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all”.
STAND’s Global Solidarity Festival is a week-long programme that brings exhibitions, events, and creative activities to university campuses.
With global instability and conflict on the rise, the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence serves as a platform to raise awareness of diverse cultures, values, ways of life, and beliefs, and to highlight the role of education in promoting tolerance.
Full programme of events: https://www.4cornersfestival.com/festival-years/2026-festival/
World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, since the General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all […]
Reclaim the Economy Week is a moment to unite to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
A Spotlight event in partnership with the Energy Institute, featuring a panel of early-career professionals sharing their journeys and how the Institute supports career development.
Human fraternity for peace and cooperation emphasizes that people of all religions and beliefs share common human values, and that dialogue among them is essential for mutual understanding, tolerance, and lasting peace. By promoting education, cultural awareness, and interreligious and intercultural dialogue, societies can reduce discrimination, respect diversity, and strengthen social stability. Rooted in the […]
Young people from across Belfast will gather to explore issues of environmental care and community stewardship of earth’s resources. Working in mixed groups, participants will have opportunities to discuss both the beauty and brokenness of our city and consider realistic steps that can be taken to address the challenges it faces.