ECUMENE 2026

In 2026, for the sixth time in the history of the Ecumene Global Forum, a series of international business events is taking place, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships, expanding markets for responsible producers, and exchanging innovative solutions.

The key events will take place in person and will be available for online viewing on the official Ecumene website:

• An event will be held as part of the meeting of the Regional Network of North-East Asian countries on combating desertification, land degradation and drought, which will take place from 25 to 27 June in Moscow, Russia.
• The Fifth Anniversary Ecumene Global Forum will take place in September in Moscow, Russia
• A side event will be held on the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which will take place from August 17 to 28 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• Events will be held on the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will take place from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Türkiye.

About

The Ecumene Global Forum is the only specialized platform in Russia supported by the UN since 2021. It was created to develop a global dialogue with a broad range of high-level international experts in sustainable development.

The Forum's key objectives are to develop a consolidated, expert-validated calibrated position for Russian business community for its subsequent integration into the agendas of relevant United Nations Forums and to develop international cooperation in the context of environmental and climate change, including through direct communication between representatives of Russian and foreign business and expert communities.

The Forum is supported by the Aide to the President of the Russian Federation, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriev and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. . Since its inception, the Forum has hosted discussions with over 500 experts from more than 40 countries, and event broadcasts have been viewed by more than 2 million people.