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International NGO Summit 2026

Fall 2026
International Civil Society Forum
500+
NGO Delegates
80+
Countries
120+
Sessions & Workshops
Fall 2026
Event Date
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Expert Speakers
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Two landmark international gatherings convened under the Global Connect mandate — uniting governments, civil society, and institutions to shape a better world.

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Global Connect 2027

14–18 June 2027 Geneva, Switzerland

The definitive multilateral convening on global sustainability — bringing together 195+ member states, 6,800+ delegates and world leaders across five days of high-level plenary sessions, ministerial panels, and workshops at the Palais des Nations.

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6,800+Delegates
240+Sessions
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International NGO Summit 2026

Fall 2026 International

A landmark convening exclusively for non-governmental organisations, civil society leaders, and independent advocacy bodies — creating a dedicated platform for the NGO community to shape global policy conversations, share field insights, and coordinate international action ahead of 2027.

500+NGO Delegates
80+Countries
Fall 2026Upcoming

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NGO leaders at international summit

Global Connect Announces International NGO Summit 2026 — Registration Now Open

Global Connect has officially announced the International NGO Summit 2026, scheduled for Fall 2026. The landmark gathering will bring together 500+ civil society organisations from 80+ countries to shape the global policy agenda.

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Renewable energy infrastructure

Renewable Transition Accelerates: 87 Nations Pledge Net-Zero Grids by 2035

New pledges announced this month bring commitments to decarbonize national electricity grids by 2035 to 87 countries — a record ahead of the Geneva summit.

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Scientists in environmental research lab

IPCC Releases Landmark Synthesis Report on Biodiversity-Climate Nexus

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has published its most comprehensive synthesis yet, linking biodiversity collapse directly to accelerating climate feedbacks.

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Event Agenda

Five days of high-level plenary sessions, ministerial panels, expert workshops, and bilateral meetings across the Palais des Nations.

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Why the International NGO Summit Matters

The International NGO Summit 2026 is the most significant civil society convening of the year — a dedicated space where NGOs drive the global conversation, not just observe it.

  • NGO-led policy declarations will be formally submitted to member state delegations and the UN General Assembly.
  • First summit of its kind to give NGOs a co-chair role in thematic working groups alongside government representatives.
  • Live multilingual access across 18 languages — ensuring civil society voices from every region are heard and represented.
  • Youth NGO Bloc: 200 emerging leaders from 80+ countries participating in dedicated sessions and policy drafting committees.
15+
Thematic Working Groups
6
Official UN Languages
$4.2B
Climate Finance Pledged
500
Youth Delegates

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NGO Summit 2026

Registration is now open to accredited NGOs, civil society organisations, independent advocacy bodies, academic institutions, and media representatives worldwide.

Early registration closes Fall 2026

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