Events & Meetings

Stay updated with OPAD's participation in international forums, conferences, and our internal coordination meetings.

OPAD EU CERV Project event
Featured Event
EU CERV Programme · Project No. 101249580

OPAD Participates in EU CERV Project — EcoActive Citizens for a Sustainable Europe

OPAD joins partners across Europe in the European Union-funded "Network of Towns" initiative promoting sustainability, civic engagement, and environmental responsibility.

Event I — Buarcos, Portugal

25–28 February 2026 · Sustainable coastal & marine ecosystem protection, Brotherhood Ceremony

Event II — Santiago de Compostela, Spain

1–4 March 2026 · Circular economy, dialogue with Parliament of Galicia, women in green transition

OPAD's Role: Sharing best practices in community development & sustainability, contributing to climate resilience & social inclusion dialogues, and strengthening European and international networks aligned with the SDGs.

EU CERV partner gatheringEU CERV brotherhood ceremony

Upcoming Meetings

In-PersonInternal Meeting

OPAD Global Strategy Meeting 2026

March 15-17, 2026
09:00 - 17:00 CET
Stockholm, Sweden

Annual strategic planning meeting for OPAD leadership and regional directors.

OnlineWorkshop

Partnership Development Workshop

April 5, 2026
14:00 - 16:00 CET
Virtual (Zoom)

Workshop for potential partners interested in collaborating with OPAD.

HybridForum

Youth Empowerment Forum

April 20-22, 2026
10:00 - 18:00 WAT
Lagos, Nigeria

Regional forum on youth employment and skills development in West Africa.

Sessions of UNHCR

76th Session of the Executive Committee of UNHCR

Completed
October 2025Geneva, Switzerland

OPAD participated in discussions on global refugee protection and solutions.

Statement delivered on climate-displaced populationsSide event on sustainable integration

UNHCR Standing Committee Meeting

Upcoming
March 2026Geneva, Switzerland

Regular standing committee meeting on international protection.

Budget reviewProgramme updatesNGO consultations

77th Session of the Executive Committee of UNHCR

Upcoming
October 2026Geneva, Switzerland

Annual plenary session of UNHCR Executive Committee.

Global Compact on Refugees reviewNGO statement coordination

Conferences

CompletedView Statement

UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)

December 2025Nairobi, Kenya

OPAD delivered statement on climate action and sustainable development.

Upcoming

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

July 2026New York, USA

Annual review of SDG progress at UN Headquarters.

Upcoming

COP31 - UN Climate Change Conference

November 2026TBD

OPAD will participate in climate negotiations and side events.

Upcoming

World Humanitarian Summit Follow-up

September 2026Geneva, Switzerland

Review of commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit.

Regular Meetings

Quarterly

OPAD Board Meeting

Strategic oversight and governance meetings.

Next: Q1 2026
Monthly

Regional Coordinators Call

Coordination call for all regional offices.

Next: First Monday of each month
Bi-monthly

NGO Committee on Migration

Civil society coordination on migration issues.

Next: February 2026
Quarterly

SDG Coalition Meeting

Multi-stakeholder partnership for SDG implementation.

Next: March 2026

Want to Attend or Collaborate?

If you're interested in attending our events or collaborating with OPAD at international forums, please get in touch with our team.