Across the world, the signs of environmental crises are becoming harder to ignore.
Land is degrading fast. Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate. The climate is growing more extreme and unpredictable.
Our planet is on the brink of irreversible changes that will reshape the systems that sustain life: from the way we grow food and manage water, to how communities build livelihoods and prepare for an uncertain future.
The scale of these challenges demands a response of equal ambition. That is why the three major environmental conferences, or Conferences of the Parties (COPs), taking place in 2026 are pivotal moments. They bring countries together to advance action on three interconnected priorities: restoring land, protecting biodiversity and tackling climate change.
These political negotiations are essential and must be matched by progress on the ground. We must urgently move into the era of action. Here’s a closer look at how these meetings can help us rise to the moment.
