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Two landmark international gatherings convened under the Connect Global mandate — uniting governments, civil society, and institutions to shape a better world.
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.
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.
Stay informed with official communications, press briefings, and summit developments from the organizing secretariat and participating member states.
New Event
Connect Global 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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Climate & Energy
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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Science & Innovation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has published its most comprehensive synthesis yet, linking biodiversity collapse directly to accelerating climate feedbacks.
Read MoreThe itinerary below consolidates the traditional summit structure of high-level plenary sessions, ministerial panels, expert workshops, and bilateral meetings into an intensive, action-oriented 3-day schedule.
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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.
Secure Your Place
Registration is now open to accredited NGOs, civil society organisations, independent advocacy bodies, academic institutions, and media representatives worldwide.