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At the midpoint of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 2030 targets, Restoration Day will bring together government leaders, United Nations representatives, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, youth, scientists, investors and restoration practitioners to mark this milestone and chart the road ahead.

Building on two hugely popular editions at CBD COP15 (Montreal) and COP16 (Cali), this year's Restoration Day will launch the first-ever Restoration Progress Report, a landmark assessment of where the world stands on restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems and delivering on the 1 billion hectare commitment.

The day brings together a range of engagements, including:

  • A high-level launch of the Restoration Progress Report, with reactions from Parties and partners.
  • An interactive dialogue where participants help shape the next five years of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
  • Panel discussions on restoration science, cross-convention synergies, monitoring, and finance for scale.
  • Community-led sessions spotlighting restoration led by Indigenous Peoples, local communities and youth.
  • A closing celebration: the Gala of Hope - Nature Edition, awarding new UN World Restoration Flagships, followed by a networking reception.

Restoration Day Agenda*

*please note, all time is in Yerevan Time (UTC/GMT+4)

8:00 – 9:30 Networking Breakfast  
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9:30 – 10:00 High-level Opening    
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10:00 – 11:00 Launch of the Restoration Progress Report 
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11:00 – 12:00 Your say on the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: Interactive 
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12:00 – 13:00 Breakthroughs in Restoration Science 
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13:00 – 14:00   Lunch 
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14:00 – 15:00  Synergies and policies: What really works on the ground
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15:00 – 16:00  Progress in monitoring and country support 
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16:00 – 17:00   Pioneers of change: Learning from Indigenous Peoples, local communities and youth
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17:00 – 18:00   Restoration Finance Debate: Show me the money 
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18:00 – 19:00 Gala of Hope: Nature Edition 
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19:00 – 20:00  Networking cocktail  

Kindly share details of any upcoming events related to ecosystem restoration or the UN Decade through our designated form for proper scheduling and coordination. Events that are approved will be promptly posted on www.decadeonrestoration.org. 

 

Organized by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Date of Event: 29 Oct 2026

Time of Event: 08:30:AM - 08:00:PM UTC/GMT +4

Event Location: KMGBF Pavilion, Blue Zone, CBD COP17 - Yerevan, Armenia

Event Category: Workshop

Event Format: Hybrid