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SECOND WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT · SENEGAMBIA, THE GAMBIA
GAMBIA26
Where Climate Action Meets Social Development
Over 1,000 leaders · 120+ countries · Shaping the next decade of climate & development
Dates
October 19–23, 2026
5 days of summitry & dialogue
Venue
Senegambia, The Gambia
Senegambia Convention Pavilion
Theme
Climate & Social Development
Shaping global policy for the next decade
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Upcoming Events & Briefings
Monthly meetings, ECOSOC sessions, advocacy deadlines, and the landmark GAMBIA26 summit.
UNFCCC SB61 — 64th Session of Subsidiary Bodies
Participating in the climate policy development session. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
Monthly General Briefing
Discussion regarding HLPF (High-Level Political Forum) draft statement submission and upcoming advocacy priorities.
2026 Ocean Conference
Advocating for marine conservation and sustainable ocean economies. Delegation size: 5 representatives.
2026 Innovate4Cities Conference
Focusing on urban climate action, science, and partnerships. Delegation size: 3 representatives.
Advocacy Working Session
Reviewing oral statements to ECOSOC segments with steering leads and member organization representatives.
2026 United Nations Public Service Forum
Fostering public sector innovation for sustainable development. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
Testimonies & Reports Submission
Last day for member NGOs to submit regional grassroots reports and testimonies to the committee library.
HLPF Opening Segments
High-Level Political Forum opens at UN Headquarters. General debate on SDG implementations and civil society engagement.
2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF)
The central UN platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. Delegation size: 7 representatives.
7th World Conference on Climate Change
Discussing scientific advances, policy actions, and mitigation strategies for global warming.
AIDS 2026 — 26th International AIDS Conference
The premier global platform for HIV/AIDS science, policy, and advocacy. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
SBSTTA-28 (Biodiversity Advice)
28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice. Delegation size: 3 representatives.
SBI-7 (Subsidiary Body on Implementation)
Seventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation under the CBD. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
UNCCD COP 17 (Combat Desertification)
17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Delegation size: 8 representatives.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81)
The high-level general assembly week focusing on international development goals. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Global multi-stakeholder forum for dialogue on internet governance issues. Delegation size: 7 representatives.
GAMBIA26 — Second World Social Summit
The landmark convening where Climate Action meets Social Development. 1,000+ leaders, 120 nations, 5 days of decisive global policy dialogue. Delegation size: 20 representatives.
CBD COP 17 (Biodiversity Conference)
17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Delegation size: 5 representatives.
UNFCCC COP31 (Climate Conference)
United Nations Climate Change Conference. Shaping international climate commitments. Delegation size: 10 representatives.
7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
Reviewing progress and issues in marine biodiversity conservation worldwide. Delegation size: 3 representatives.
CSocD 65th Session
The 65th session of the Commission for Social Development. NGOCSocD will coordinate written statements and civil society oral interventions.
Conference on Disarmament (CD)
Participating in the multilateral disarmament negotiating forum of the international community.
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Past Events & Completed Delegations
Recent global summits, preparatory visits, and UN conferences attended by our NGO coalition delegations.
Prospective Visit for NGO Coalition Restations
Preparatory coordination and coalition setup visit. Delegation size: 2 representatives.
Autism Ghana Foundation Marathon Prep
Preparatory coordination visit for the BeanPod and Autism Ghana Foundation marathon. Delegation size: 2 representatives.
Plan Zimbabwe Nature-based Project
Project implementation planning and site visits. Delegation size: 1 representative.
CSocD64 — 64th Commission for Social Development
UN Commission session on social policies and development. Delegation size: 10 representatives.
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Advocacy for gender equality and empowerment. Delegation size: 20 representatives.
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
25th Session on Indigenous peoples and global development policies. Delegation size: 3 representatives.
World Urban Forum (WUF13)
Landmark conference on sustainable urbanization and housing policy. Delegation size: 5 representatives.
Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Synthetic Biology
Advising on synthetic biology developments under the CBD. Delegation size: 4 representatives.
Peer Review: Scientific Study on Synthetic Biology
Tentative peer review panels on synthetic biology safety. Delegation size: 3 representatives.
24th Executive Committee of WIM (Loss & Damage)
Warsaw International Mechanism guides session on loss and damage policy.
49th Least Developed Countries Expert Group Meeting
Discussing support and adaptation guidelines for LDCs.
59th Session of the Commission on Population & Dev
Reviewing population data, demographic changes, and sustainable development plans.
International Conference on Global Health & Climate
Exploring solutions at the intersection of public health and global climate change.
NGO Pre-Summit — Second World Summit on Social Development
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