The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place in October 2026. It will be held in conjunction with the twelfth meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP-MOP-12) and the sixth meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol […]
IIRC 2026 – Kei tua o te pae | Beyond the horizon For over 20 years, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, working alongside Indigenous communities, has supported Indigenous‑led research and challenged dominant ways of creating and sharing knowledge. This work has expanded ngā pae o te māramatanga — horizons of insight and created meaningful change grounded in Indigenous worldviews, […]
The Indigenous Knowledge Gathering 2026 will take place November 18–20, 2026. This year’s theme, Biiskabiyang: Reimagining the Future, Together, invites reflection on return, renewal, Indigenous knowledges, and collective futures. Please save the date, consider inviting students, and include this gathering in your curriculum planning where relevant. More details to come.
Background The high-level 2026 United Nations Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all will be held in the United Arab Emirates from 2–4 December 2026, co-hosted by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates. The Conference will consider challenges to achieving […]
Ărramăt Global Transformation Pathway T3 Recognition of Indigenous Rights – Sustainable Use invite you to “save the date” for the upcoming (2027) international gathering and conference: On the Land and Water: Indigenous Stewardship, Livelihoods, and Wellbeing 📍 Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Canada) 📅 June 1–4, 2027 This conference is being organized by the Ărramăt project and will […]
WINHEC AGM 2027: Save the Date The World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) was established in August 2002 at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) in Alberta, Canada. WINHEC’s aim is to bring professionals together to achieve common goals through higher education. Members come from many different countries and a variety of […]
SCB's 33rd International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2027), co-hosted by the SCB LACA and North America Regions, will take place in Puebla, Mexico at the end of June/beginning of July, 2027. ICCB is the premier global meeting for conservation scientists and professionals, including researchers, students, agency personnel, environmental educators, practitioners, and other conservation stakeholders. […]
The Ărramăt Team invite you to save the date for our Final Gathering, the Ărramăt Project Global Policy Symposium - Tekoubelt to be convened in Marrakech, Morocco during October 12-14, 2027. Tekoubelt is the Tuareg-Tamasheq word for “gathering”; a gathering of people and ideas. Further details including on logistical matters will be provided in due […]
Across the Ărramăt Project, many place‑based initiatives have highlighted deep and diverse relationships with water, whether responding to drought, flooding, aquatic species health, contaminants, or the cultural, social, spiritual, and inherent value of water. These perspectives continue to shape our collective work on biodiversity, health, and well‑being. Pathway 8 invites you to join us for […]
