UN World Data Forum

On 9 November, the HLG-PCCB held its 44th meeting, focusing on preparations for the postponed sixth #UNWorldDataForum in 2027, commitments on implementing the Medellín Framework, financing for development and much more.
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📢 Official update: The sixth UN World Data Forum, originally scheduled for 9–12 November 2026 in Riyadh, has been postponed to 2027.
New dates will be announced in due course. Road to Riyadh events will continue.
Info: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafor…

In light of travel & logistical challenges affecting participants, discussion is ongoing between the UN secretariat & the host Government regarding possible adjustments to the UNWDF and the UN World Geospatial Information Congress. Further info will be communicated in due course.

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High-level plenary at #UNWDF2026:

"Strengthening trust in a time of uncertainty"

Thematic area 3: Building trust, protection and ethics in data.

Programme: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafor…