World Events
World Events
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Description: Held annually in September, the UNGA is a gathering of all 193 member states of the United Nations. It provides a platform for world leaders to address global issues and discuss policies.
G7 Summit
Description: The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization comprising major advanced economies. The annual summit brings together leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union.
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G20 Summit
Description: The Group of Twenty (G20) is a forum for major advanced and emerging economies. The annual summit brings together leaders from 19 individual countries and the European Union to discuss international financial stability and economic cooperation.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos)
Description: Held in Davos, Switzerland, this event brings together political leaders, business executives, and influential figures from various sectors to discuss global economic, social, and political issues.
European Union Summit (EU Summit)
Description: EU summits are held regularly and bring together heads of state or government from EU member countries to discuss matters related to EU policy and integration.
consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/
APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Description: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum brings together leaders from 21 member economies around the Pacific Rim to discuss economic cooperation and regional integration.
NATO Summit
Description: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) holds summits every few years to address defense and security issues among its member countries.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Description: Held every two years, this meeting brings together leaders from the Commonwealth of Nations to discuss shared goals and cooperation.
thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/chogm
African Union Summit
Description: This annual meeting brings together leaders from the 55 member states of the African Union to address political, social, and economic issues affecting the continent.
ASEAN Summit
Description: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) holds multiple summits throughout the year, including the ASEAN Summit, where leaders from member countries discuss regional cooperation and integration.
COP (Conference of the Parties) Climate Conferences
Description: These annual meetings under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) bring together countries to discuss climate change policies and agreements.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference
Description: Held annually, this gathering of governments, employers, and workers addresses global labor issues and sets international labor standards.
World Health Assembly (WHA)
Description: The decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) where member states gather to discuss global health issues, policies, and initiatives.
who.int/about/governance/world-health-assembly
World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference
Description: Held every two years, this meeting addresses global trade policies and negotiations. wto.org/english/thewto_e/minist_e/minist_e.htm
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings
Description: These meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and development experts to discuss global economic stability, development, and financial assistance.
United Nations Human Rights Council Sessions
Description: Regular sessions focusing on human rights issues, reviews, and resolutions.
Arctic Council Ministerial Meetings
Description: The Arctic Council is a forum for Arctic states to discuss environmental protection, sustainable development, and other issues affecting the region.
arctic-council.org/ministerial-meetings
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference
Description: An annual meeting of member states to discuss nuclear energy, non-proliferation, and nuclear safety. iaea.org/about/general-conference
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Description: A forum addressing global information and communication technology issues.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference
Description: Held every four years, this conference sets policies and strategies for the ITU, a UN specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
UNCTAD Conference
Description: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development convenes to discuss trade, investment, and development issues.
International Seabed Authority Annual Sessions
Description: The ISA regulates mineral-related activities in the international seabed area.
International Whaling Commission (IWC) Meetings
Discusses and sets policies on whaling and conservation of whale populations.
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