International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations 2026; June 10th.

FORUM: "Exploring New Pathways for Dialogue Among Civilizations And Jointly Writing New Chapters for Global Governance" International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations 2026. On 7 June 2024, the General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution A/RES/78/286, with co-sponsorship by over 80 member states, declaring June 10th as International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. It invites all Member States and organizations of the UN system, as well as other international and regional organizations and other relevant stakeholders to commemorate the International Day, to raise awareness of the value of the diversity of civilizations and promote dialogue, mutual respect, tolerance and global solidarity. The world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation, marked by a growing array of crises and challenges. Deficits in global governance are deepening. Misunderstanding and mistrust increasingly turn differences into disputes. In the absence of constructive, good-faith dialogue, consensus remains elusive while risks of conflicts heightened. Against this backdrop, dialogue among civilizations has assumed unprecedented importance. The International Day offers a timely and valuable opportunity to promote mutual understanding, strengthen mutual trust, and highlight the indispensable role of such dialogue in making global governance more just and equitable. Last June, the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations has brought together hundreds of participants in constructive, inspiring interactions. This year, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations, it is important to build on the strong momentum of dialogue, as part of our collective efforts to reaffirm the common values of humanity and provide greater stability and certainty to a rapidly-changing world. In order to implement Resolution A/RES/78/286, the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will organize this high-level event, co-sponsored by other member states to commemorate the International Day. The event will focus on how exchanges and mutual learning among diverse civilizations can foster stronger drivers for improving global governance. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #10June, #DialogueamongCivilizations, #mutualunderstanding, #civilizationalvalue.

EVENT: On Wednesday, June 10th, from 15:30pm to 17:00pm in the United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UNHQ will be held a High level thematic event to mark the International Day for Dialogue among Civilization 2026 entitled "Exploring New Pathways for Dialogue Among Civilizations And Jointly Writing New Chapters for Global Governance". The event aims to provide a platform for all stakeholders, including Member States, international organizations, the private sector, academics and civil society, to share their perspectives on how dialogue among civilizations can contribute to mutual respect, mutual understanding and mutual trust, which will lay the groundwork for cooperation in making the global governance system more just and equitable. Get the agenda programme, Register to participate and Watch the High-level Event on International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations!

Moderator: H.E. Mr. Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Opening dance performance Opening Statements ⚫ Pre-recorded address by H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China ⚫ Written message by H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, delivered by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations ⚫ Message from the PGA delivered by Ms. Sofia Borges, Chef de Cabinet for H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, the President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for UNAOC Special Address ⚫ Address by H.E. Mr. Gustavo Petro, President of the Republic of Colombia Remarks by High-Level Representatives of Co-Sponsors ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Tesfaye Yilma Sabo, Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mrs. Aglaia Balta, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Umar Hadi, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Lukman Abdulraheem Al Faily, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by H.E. Mr. Héctor Vasconcelos, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations ⚫ Remarks by Mr. Eliot Minchenberg, Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in New York and UNESCO Representative to the United Nations Panel Discussion ⚫ Remarks by Mr. Lyu Yonglong, Chair Professor, Xiamen University, and Member of International Resource Panel of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP/IRP) ⚫ Interventions from the floor Closing Segment 

The meeting will be broadcasted in English-Spanish and simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout the event. Additional Chinese-English simultaneous interpretation will be provided for H.E. Wang Yi’s video address.

Meetings & Events

Duration of the event: 02:18:59.

The United Nation Office at Nairobi (UNON) in conjunction with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kenya hosts a commemoration of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, observed annually on June 10th, to promote mutual understanding, respect for diversity, dialogue and cooperation among civilizations.

Watch the Commemoration of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations at UNON!

World Oceans Day 2026; June 8th.

FORUM: “REIMAGINE: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean” World Oceans Day 2026. Reimagining a better future is the first step to building it. For too long, we have treated the ocean as something vast, distant, and separate from us. We created that distance ourselves. The ocean has always flowed through us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the climate that makes our lives possible. Now we are being called to reimagine that relationship. For the first time in a generation, humanity has chosen to govern a significant part of our shared ocean together. The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement is not the end of negotiation but the beginning of a transformation that no treaty alone can complete. ‘Reimagine‘ asks us to close that distance together. To move from passive inheritors of the ocean’s generosity to active guardians of its future. To govern not just beyond our borders but beyond our blind spots, beyond the habits of taking, operating in silos, and the belief that the way things have been is the way they must remain. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #WOD2026, #WorldOceansDay, #8june, #ReimagineourrelationshipwiththeOcean, #Oceans, #campaign, #awarenessraising, #advocacy, #BBNJagreement.

Statement of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2026.

In these turbulent times, the ocean reminds us that we are bound together. It shapes our climate, sustains ecosystems and economies, and feeds billions. But the ocean is in deep trouble – and we are pushing it past its limits. The Third World Ocean Assessment, launched today, documents a deepening crisis driven by climate change, overfishing, biodiversity loss and marine pollution. We cannot keep treating the ocean as limitless. We must build a new relationship with the ocean: Grounded in science. Framed by international law. And built on shared responsibility – across nations, sectors, and generations – to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. The success of the Third Ocean Conference last year and the entry into force of the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction this year show that multilateral action is possible – and necessary. On World Ocean Day, let us act with the ambition and resolve this moment demands.

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

EVENTS: On Monday, June 8th, the event to mark the UN World Oceans Day 2026 will be hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs (DOALOS) in partnership with Oceanic Global. Register to participate!

Jun 05 - World Oceans Day Festival - scheduled - Sea Cliff Puerto Vallarta+ Google Map.
Jun 05 - Common Waters: One Ocean Many Voices - scheduled - Arch Enemy Arts+ Google Map.
Jun 05 ( World Oceans Day Argentina – Festival 2026 - scheduled - Buenos Aires Planetarium+ Google Map
Jun 08 - World Ocean Day for Schools - scheduled
Jun 08 - Blue Carbon-New FDI Channel - scheduled - virtual+ Google Map
Jun 08 - Launch of Music Celebrating World Oceans Day 2026- scheduled - virtual+ Google Map
Jun 08 - World Oceans Day – Together for Our Blue Planet - scheduled - Street Ilioara, nr 16, Bucharest, Romania+ Google Map
Jun 08 -The ocean is closer than you think - scheduled - Kiln, Portland+ Google Map
Jun 08 - Sustainable Fishing Means Co-Management That Works: Nigeria Community Action Plan to National Enforcement - scheduled - Akungba Akoko+ Google Map.
Jun 08 - Gulf Bank Beach Clean-up - scheduled - Kuwait Towers+ Google Map.
Jun 08 - World Oceans Day 2026 I Reimagining our relationship with the ocean - scheduled - Centro Cultural de España, Costa Rica+ Google Map.
Jun 10 - The Ocean Gala onboard Peace Boat – June 10 - scheduled - Peace Boat – MV Pacific World ship+ Google Map.
Jun 11 - World Ocean Day 2026: Makatumbe Island Cleanup - scheduled - Makatumbe Island Marine Reserve+ Google Map.
Jun 13 - World Oceans Day - scheduled - Marine Environmental Education Center+ Google Map
Jun 17 - Skarks and Ocean - scheduled Paris+ Google Map.
Jun 18 - Blue Innovation Reception for the Nature Pledge in Panama on Peace Boat - scheduled
Peace Boat – MV Pacific World ship+ Google Map.
Jul 03 - The Future of the Oceans and Seas – Conference on International Ocean Governance - scheduled Representation of the State of Bremen to the Federal Government+ Google Map.

PUBLICATION: WOD2026 Discussion Guide.

This Discussion Guide is designed to support global communities, organizations, and leaders in engaging with United Nations World Oceans Day 2026 (8 June) through meaningful, inclusive, and action-oriented dialogue. It is intended for a wide range of participants - from youth and educators, to scientists and storytellers, to business leaders, policymakers, and local communities - anyone interested in shaping the future of our ocean. In 2026, we are called to reimagine our relationship with the ocean. For too long, the ocean has been treated as distant - vast, separate, and inexhaustible. Yet it has always been intimately connected to our lives: in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the systems that sustain us. To reimagine is to close the distance we have created. It asks us to move: ● From passive inheritors → to active guardians ● From fragmented efforts → to collective stewardship ● From stagnant systems → to transformed possibilities This moment - marked by global cooperation through frameworks such as the BBNJ Agreement - is not the conclusion of progress, but the beginning of a deeper transformation that must be carried forward by all of us. 

Who This Guide Is For?

This guide is designed to be adaptable across contexts and audiences. It can be used to support:

 ● Youth & Educators Classroom discussions, student-led forums, and educational programming that foster early connection, curiosity, and responsibility.

● Scientists & Researchers Conversations that bridge research with real-world application, public understanding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 ● Policymakers & Government Leaders Dialogues that explore governance, shared responsibility, and implementation of global frameworks such as the BBNJ Agreement.

 ● Businesses & Industry Leaders Internal workshops or public-facing panels to rethink operational models, supply chains, and corporate responsibility in relation to ocean health.

 ● Community Leaders & NGOs Local gatherings, grassroots activations, and community-based discussions that center lived experience and collective action. 

● Cultural Voices (Artists, Creators, Storytellers) Creative explorations that reimagine how we communicate, experience, and emotionally connect to the ocean.

 ● Ocean Advocates & the General Public Open conversations, events, and social activations that invite broader participation in shaping a shared future. 

How It Can Be Used?

This Discussion Guide is designed to be integrated into: 

● Event Programming ● Content Creation ● Panel discussions and roundtables ● Community forums and workshops ● Classroom sessions and youth activations ● Corporate or organizational strategy sessions ● Creative and cultural activations.

Each section invites participants to: Reflect → Challenge → Reimagine → Act.

Objectives 

● To inspire a renewed understanding of our interdependence with the ocean ● To challenge existing systems, assumptions, and boundaries ● To create space for new ways of thinking, relating, and acting ● To catalyze collective, cross-sector action rooted in shared responsibility.

1. Reimagining Our Individual Relationship with the Ocean.

 Where does the ocean live in your life? We often think of the ocean as a place. Reimagining begins when we recognize it as a presence within and around us. 

Discussion Prompts: ● Where do you feel the ocean’s presence in your daily life - even far from the coast? ● When did you first feel a genuine connection to the ocean? What created it? ● Where in your life do you recognize a sense of distance from the ocean? ● What would it mean to move beyond that distance into a more connected relationship? ● What is one belief or habit you would be willing to leave behind to step into that new relationship?

2. Reimagining Community & Shared Responsibility.

 What does a new relationship look like - together? A shared ocean requires a shared way forward. Discussion Prompts: ● What does the practice of unity around the ocean look like in your community or organization, where does it exist and where is it missing? ● How does your community currently treat what belongs to everyone - and therefore to no one? ● Whose voices are missing from ocean conversations, and how does that shape outcomes? ● What would your community need to leave behind to move from passive awareness to active stewardship? ● How can communities better reflect the interconnected nature of the ocean in their decisions?

3. Reimagining Systems & Governance.

What does it mean to govern beyond borders - and beyond blind spots? We are entering a new era of shared ocean governance - but systems must evolve alongside intention. Discussion Prompts: ● In your field, what would it look like to go beyond what has previously seemed possible? ● What are the blind spots in how your institution or sector relates to the ocean? ● Where is the gap between individual willingness to act and institutional commitments? ● What is the greatest barrier to transforming our relationship with the ocean at a systems level? ● How can global frameworks (such as the BBNJ Agreement) translate into real, local impact

4. Reimagining Innovation & Solutions.

What becomes possible when we think beyond existing systems? Innovation is not only about technology - it is about rethinking what is possible. Discussion Prompts: ● What solutions already exist that we are not scaling or supporting enough? ● What would innovation look like if it prioritized regeneration over extraction? ● How can organizations foster creativity by challenging existing assumptions? ● What new models - economic, environmental, or social - could redefine success in ocean sustainability? ● Where can bold, unconventional thinking unlock new pathways forward?

5. Reimagining Access & Connection 

How do we bring the ocean closer to everyone? Connection drives care. Care drives action. Discussion Prompts: ● How can we make the ocean more tangible for those who have never experienced it directly? ● What barriers - geographic, economic, cultural - limit connection to the ocean? ● How can education, media, and experiences close this gap? ● What role do art, culture, and storytelling play in making the ocean accessible to all? ● How do we ensure that access leads to sustainability - not over exploitation?

6. Reimagining Collective Action 

What becomes possible when we act as one? The future of the ocean will not be shaped by isolated efforts - but by aligned action. Discussion Prompts: ● If we succeed, what does a thriving ocean look like in one generation? ● What decision can you or your organization make today that future generations will recognize as a turning point? ● What is your role in bridging the gap between the ocean we have and the ocean we need? ● What does “acting as one” look like in practice over the next 12 months? ● How can we sustain momentum beyond World Oceans Day?

7. Reimagining the Integration of Indigenous, Traditional and Local community Knowledge & Stewardship.

What can we relearn to move forward? Long before modern systems of governance and science, communities around the world lived in deep relationship with the ocean - guided by knowledge systems rooted in observation, respect, and reciprocity. To reimagine our future, we must also reconnect with what has long been known. Discussion Prompts: ● What Indigenous, Traditional and Local community Knowledge systems already embody a more connected relationship with the ocean? ● Where have modern systems created distance from these ways of knowing - and what has been lost as a result? ● What would it look like to center Indigenous, Traditional and Local community Knowledge alongside scientific knowledge in ocean decision-making? ● How can we ensure that the integration of Indigenous, Traditional and Local community Knowledge is respectful, equitable, and led by the communities it belongs to? ● What practices, values, or perspectives could we restore or relearn to guide a more regenerative relationship with the ocean?

8. Reimagining the Blue Economy What does prosperity look like in balance with the ocean?

 The ocean is a source of livelihoods, innovation, and economic growth. Yet too often, economic systems have prioritized over-extraction over regeneration. To reimagine the blue economy is to ask: what if economic success was defined by the health of the ocean itself? Discussion Prompts: ● What would a truly sustainable and regenerative blue economy look like in your region or industry? ● Where do current economic systems create harm to ocean ecosystems - and why do those systems persist? ● What existing models or solutions demonstrate that economic growth and ocean health can coexist? ● How can businesses and industries transition from overly extractive practices to regenerative ones? ● What decisions can be made today to ensure that ocean-based economies support both people and planet, for generations to come?

9. Reimagining Youth Advocacy & Leadership

 What becomes possible when the next generation leads? Young people are not only future leaders - they are already shaping the present through advocacy, innovation, and action. To reimagine our relationship with the ocean is to expand who leads - and who is heard. Discussion Prompts: ● How are young people currently influencing ocean action in your community or field? ● What barriers prevent youth from meaningfully participating in decision-making - and how can they be removed? ● What would it look like to design systems that effectively engage youth leadership, not just youth participation? ● How can intergenerational collaboration strengthen ocean solutions? ● How can current leaders support, resource, and amplify youth-led initiatives?

10. Reimagining Intergovernmental Collaboration

 What does it mean to act beyond borders - together? The ocean connects all nations, yet governance has often been fragmented across borders and sectors. Today, global cooperation - for example through the BBNJ Agreement - signals a shift toward collective action. To reimagine collaboration is to move beyond coordination toward true collective stewardship. Discussion Prompts: ● What does effective intergovernmental collaboration look like in practice for ocean sustainability? ● Where have international efforts succeeded - and where have they fallen short? ● How can countries move beyond sectorial approaches to prioritize the health of our shared ocean? ● How can global agreements translate into meaningful action at regional, national, and local levels?

CALL TO ACTION: Closing Reflection A shared ocean. A shared future. A shared way forward. Invite participants to complete the following: ● My new relationship with the ocean looks like: ● One action I'm taking towards a new future: Engage with UN World Oceans Day Post a photo and tag @UNWorldOceansDay on Instagram of your in-person, hybrid, or virtual event that integrated the Reimagine Discussion Guide. Let us know how the discussions progressed. Share any revelations or reimagined actions that came from it. Reimagining a better future is the first step to building it. It’s time to act as one.

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LIVESTREAM: Watch WOD 2026 Conferences, Webinars and Workshops!

World Food Safety Day 2026; June 7th.

FORUM: "From burden to solutions. Safe food everywhere" World Food Safety Day 2026. Foodborne diseases may affect everyone everywhere, and understanding the extent of the burden allows national authorities and business owners to take targeted action. Reliable data on the health burden of unsafe food is the foundation for evidence-based policies, coordinated multisectoral action, and informed consumer choices. World Food Safety Day theme Everyone in the food chain—from farmers and producers, to transporters, retailers, food inspectors, cooks and consumers—benefits from science and clear guidance on how to prevent contamination and illness. Governments can translate data into cost-effective policies and interventions, food businesses can improve practices, and individuals can make evidence-based decisions. This World Food Safety Day we emphasize that health data is power: understanding the magnitude, distribution and impact of risks in food allows us to make food as safe as possible. Sustained commitment, supported by robust data and science, can help address the burden of foodborne disease through practical solutions, ensuring that food is safe for everyone, everywhere and appropriate health services are provided to those affected. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #7june, #ScienceinAction, #Foodsafety, #WorldFoodSafetyDay.

EVENT: On Sunday, June 7th, the WHO and FAO observe World Food Safety Day 2026. On the occasion, the WHO released the new estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases. Unsafe food caused 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths in 2021, with young children at highest risk. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros highlighted that these estimates are not only about burden, they are also about solutions. For the first time, countries have their own data to identify where the burden is highest, which hazards cause the greatest harm, and which populations are most affected. With that knowledge, governments can prioritize, take a multisectoral approach, and find the political will to protect their people.The WHO is releasing these updated foodborne disease estimates ahead of World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2026. This year’s theme is “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”. The 2026 edition of the estimates, along with the interactive data tools, provides a strong evidence base for the campaign, helping countries and partners turn data into targeted action to reduce the burden of unsafe food. Experts from WHO will present these findings during a webinar on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:30 CEST/10:30 BST/5:30 ET. For additional details and to register to attend the webinar; Register to participate!

Statement of the Director-General of the WHO on World Food Safety Day 2026; June 7th.

World Food Safety Day is an annual reminder of the huge burden of food born disease.
Food should be a source of health and life, but for so many people it's a cause of disease and death. This year, WHO is releasing new estimates on the burden of food born disease, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of the impact of unsafe food.
Until now, we lack the bigger picture of the staggering human and economic toll of the foodborn disease burden. About 860 million people fell ill with foodborn disease in 2021. the most recent year for which data are available.
Foodborn bacteria, viruses, and parasites account for the vast majority. Chemical exposures represent less than 1% of all food born illnesses, but account for 73% of deaths. And although children under five make up just 9% of the wool's population, they suffer almost onethird of the global burden of foodborn disease.
In 2021alone, foodborn disease caused more than 300 billion US dollars in global productivity losses.
Low and lower middle inome countries bear the greatest economic burden and the challenge is becoming more complex. Climate change is increasing risks while antimicrobial resistance is making infections harder to treat.
But these estimates are not only about burden. They're also about solutions.
WHO estimates demonstrate that the total foodborne disease burden have since 2000.
For the first time, countries now have their own data to identify where the burden is highest, which had caused the greatest harm and which populations are most affected.
With that knowledge, governments can prioritize, take a multis sectoral approach, and find the political will to protect their people.
We already have the tools. We know what to do. Together, we can make food what it should be, safe, healthy, and a source of life.

 I thank you.

Dr. Tedros, WHO Director-General.

PUBLICATION:  WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000–2021: Key findings from the 2026 edition.

COMMUNICATION MATERIALS: This communication toolkit was developed by WHO and FAO to present information about World Food Safety Day 2026 and this year’s theme, and to share ideas on how to take part in the celebrations on (or around) 7 June 2026.Get the World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere toolkit. Download the communication toolkit.

Russian Language Day 2026; June 6th.

EVENT: 227th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin.

 On June 8th, 2026; from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, a concert will be held to mark the Russian Language Day 2026 at the Room I UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. The Russian Language Day was set by the decision of the UN Department of Public Information in 2010. Its celebration, along with the days of the other official UN languages, was welcomed by the UNGA in 2017. The Russian Language Day was celebrated at the UNESCO Headquarters for the fourth time (first - in 2023) in line with the Executive Board Decisions 215 EX/29 and 217 EX/26. On 8 June at 6 p.m. Room I opens the doors for Delegations of Member-States, Observer Missions, Secretariat and the guests of UNESCO for an official opening ceremony to be followed by the concert. Organized by the Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation with the support of the Permanent Delegations of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Upon invitation. Contact: 01.42.12.84.30 - dl.russia@unesco-delegations.org

Видеообращение Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лаврова по случаю Дня русского языка, Москва, 6 июня 2026 года.

Дорогие друзья,

 поздравляю вас с днём русского языка, праздником, который отмечается во всём мире в день рождения Александра Сергеевича Пушкина, нашего великого поэта, творца современного литературного русского языка. Русский язык бесконечно образный и выразительный основа культурного и духовно-исторического кода нашей страны, страны цивилизации.

При этом язык Пушкина и Достоевского выступает и важнейшим средством международного общения. Великий и могучий, один из наиболее распространённых языков в мире, в том числе в цифровом пространстве, один из официальных языков ООН, ряда других многосторонних структур. Владение им - ключ к сокровищнице мирового искусства, передовым научным достижениям, самым широким экономическим возможностям.

Особо хотел бы отметить объединительную роль русского языка в деле упрочени мира и добрососедства на евразийском пространстве, формирование в Евразии новой архитектуры безопасности и взаимовыгодного сотрудничества. Россия, Белоруссия, Киргизия, Таджикистан, Узбекистан поддержали инициативу президента Казахстана Касымжамарта Кимельвича Такаева о создании международной организации по русскому языку. В марте этого года в Москве состоялась первая министерская конференция этой организации, ознаменовавшая начало её работы. Важно, что присоединиться к деятельности Международной организации по русскому языку могут все страны, которые разделяют её цели. Среди наших безусловных приоритетов защита и поддержка тех, для кого русский язык является родным. продолжим решительно противодействовать любым проявлением языковой дискриминации и русофобии, где бы они не имели места. Обязательно добьёмся полного восстановления прав тех русских и русскоязычных людей, против которых развязан открытый террор со стороны неонацистского киевского режима. Решение этого вопроса в числе необходимых условий долгосрочного урегулирования украинского конфликта.

И, конечно, продолжим делать всё возможное для содействия нашим соотечественникам за рубежом, а также иностранным партнёрам и друзьям в деле изучения русского языка, получения на нём образования, реализации гуманитарных и просветительских проектов.

Друзья, 2026 год богат на памятные даты, связанные с русским языком. Среди них 225летие со дня рождения создателя толкового словаря живого великорусского языка Владимира Ивановича Даля, двухсотлетие со дня рождения общественного деятеля и непревзойдённого сатирика Михаила Ивграфовича Солтыкова Щедрина девяностолетия со дня рождения видного филолога, ректора Санкт-Петербургского государственного университета, основателя фонда Русский мир Людмилы Алексеевны Вербицкой. В этом году нашим министерством и фондом Русский мир учреждена премия за вклад в мировую русистику, которая носит имя Виталия Григорьевича Костомарова, выдающегося лингвиста, стоявшего у истоков государственного института русского языка имени Пушкина. Премия предназначена заслуженным преподавателем русского языка и литературы из системы общего, высшего и дополнительного образования иностранных государств.

Кроме того, ей будут отмечены значительные результаты переводческой и исследовательской работы. Рассчитываем, что первая торжественная церемония вручения премии состоится уже в этом году в Москве. Хотел бы ещё раз сердечно поздравить всех, кто любит русский язык.

великое русское слово, кто вносит свой вклад в сбережение многогранного наследия русского мира. С праздником вас всех и всего наилучшего.

 С.В.Лавров.

Для более чем 250 млн людей русский язык является общим достоянием и средством ежедневного общения. Это официальный язык ряда международных организаций, включая ООН, а также один из самых популярных языков в интернет-пространстве. На нем создавались известные во всем мире шедевры культуры, и поэтому неслучайно День русского языка отмечается сегодня, 6 июня, в день рождения выдающегося поэта А.С.Пушкина.

FORUM: "Marking the 227th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin. Russian Language Day 2026. The date of June 6th is celebrated in Russia as Russian Language Day. In 1799; On this Date, 227 years ago, the great poet, prose writer, playwright, historian, publicist, and creator of modern Russian literary language, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, was born.

On June 6, 2011, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree establishing the annual celebration of Russian Language Day in order to “preserve, support, and promote the Russian language as a national treasure of the peoples of the Russian Federation, a means of international communication, and an integral part of the cultural and spiritual heritage of world civilization.”

The history of the Russian language spans more than a thousand years. Throughout that time, it has united tribes and peoples, including in the face of foreign invasions, while shaping the worldview and values of those who lived — and continue to live — on Russian soil.

A key milestone was the emergence of writing in the 9th century. The brothers Cyril and Methodius created the Slavic literary tradition, and the first alphabets were Glagolitic and Cyrillic. 

Around the same time, Old Church Slavonic began to take shape. Used primarily for religious texts, it had a profound influence on the development of Russian written culture.

Over the centuries, the Russian language evolved continuously and absorbed new vocabulary. However, it was Pushkin who ultimately transformed it into the living, elegant, flexible, and expressive language spoken today. As a poet, thinker, and playwright, he not only reformed his native tongue but also laid the foundations of great Russian literature.

The modern form of the Russian language emerged after the orthographic reform of 1917–1918, which abolished several archaic letters and simplified spelling rules.

Our “great and mighty” language, like any dynamic and developing language, continues to grow, constantly enriched by new words and expressions as it adapts to the realities of the modern world.

Today, Russian remains one of the world's leading languages of communication:
• one of the six official languages of the United Nations;
• a working language of international diplomacy, science, and culture;
• the ninth most spoken language in the world (more than 250 million speakers);
• the second most widely used language on the internet by number of websites.

Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #RussianlanguageDay, #RussianLanguage, #6june, #interpretation, #Деньрусскогоязыка, #Русскийязык, #6июня, #Многоязычие.

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2026; June 5th.

FORUM:''The International Treaty to Fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Turns 10'' International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2026. In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) adopted an International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing. The FAO defined each type of fishing:

Illegal fishing refers to activities: Conducted by national or foreign vessels in waters under the jurisdiction of a State, without the permission of that State, or in contravention of its laws and regulations;
Conducted by vessels flying the flag of States that are parties to a relevant regional fisheries management organization but operate in contravention of the conservation and management measures adopted by that organization and by which the States are bound, or relevant provisions of the applicable international law; or
In violation of national laws or international obligations, including those undertaken by cooperating States to a relevant regional fisheries management organization.

Unreported fishing refers to fishing activities:Which have not been reported, or have been misreported, to the relevant national authority, in contravention of national laws and regulations; or
Undertaken in the area of competence of a relevant regional fisheries management organization which have not been reported or have been misreported, in contravention of the reporting procedures of that organization.

Unregulated fishing refers to fishing activities: In the area of application of a relevant regional fisheries management organization that are conducted by vessels without nationality, or by those flying the flag of a State not party to that organization, or by a fishing entity, in a manner that is not consistent with or contravenes the conservation and management measures of that organization; or
In areas or for fish stocks in relation to which there are no applicable conservation or management measures and where such fishing activities are conducted in a manner inconsistent with State responsibilities for the conservation of living marine resources under international law.”

Without a doubt, all three types of fishing undermine efforts to conserve and sustainably manage fisheries. But, when you consider the responsible party in each of these three cases, one quickly falls out as different. “Which one of these is not like the others?” With illegal fishing, the fishers are in direct violation of the law by fishing when, where, or for certain species they shouldn’t be fishing. Unreported fishing is the failure to report harvest in accordance with the law – the fishing itself is not illegal, but the fishers are still not in compliance with the law because of their failure to report their harvest. Then, there’s unregulated fishing. In this case, governments do not have regulations in place to manage the fishery. Yes; some fishers do take advantage of this and operate under “flags of convenience.” But, in other cases, fishers are just operating in a situation where a government is not capable of managing their activities. Illegal and unreported fishing are enforcement issues. Unregulated fishing is a governance issue. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #IUUFishing, #5June, #FightIUUFishing, #PSMA, #ecosystems.

EVENTS: On Friday, June 5th, International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing 2026, there is much to celebrate. Ten years ago, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) entered into force.The PSMA is the only legally binding international treaty specifically designed to address IUU fishing, which it does by strengthening port controls and limiting the ability of illicit operators to offload their catch to the market. Register to participate!

INTERVIEWS: The Pew Charitable Trusts spoke with four experts – Marisa Kashorte, director, international fisheries relations, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment South Africa; Alicia Mosteiro, technical secretary to PSMA Technical Working Group on Information Exchange, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Meli Raicebe, fisheries officer, Fiji Fisheries Department, and chair, Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Port State Measures Working Group; and Elsa Tudal, project director, Europe and international, directorate general for maritime affairs, fisheries and aquaculture of France and chair of the sixth PSMA meeting of the Parties in 2027 – about the impact of the PSMA’s first decade in force, the future of the agreement and what else the global community can do to combat IUU fishing. Listen to the interview!

PUBLICATION: Stopping illegal,unreported and unregulated fishing; Published by the FAO.

In 2001, after more than two years of great effort, the Members of FAO developed an International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate IUU Fishing (IPOA-IUU) to address this problem. 1 Like the Code of Conduct, the IPOA-IUU is voluntary. It is conceived of as a “toolbox” – that is, a set of tools for usein dealing with IUU fishing in its many forms. Not all tools in the toolbox are appropriate for use in all situations. The choice of tools will depend on the particular circumstances in a fishery. This booklet is intended to help familiarize FAO Members and others with the tools; to suggest which tools to use in particular circumstances; and to provide guidance on how to use the tools effectively. For those people who would like to know more about the IPOA-IUU and to obtain a copy of the text, visit the FAO Fisheries Department Website on the Internet. The FAO Fisheries Department has also produced detailed Technical Guidelines to help governments and others implement the IPOA-IUU.

LIVESTREAM: Seminars, conferences and incentives held on behalf the Observance of the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2026.

World Environment Day 2026: June 5th.

FORUM: "Act now for climate.'' World Environment Day 2026. The planet doesn’t argue. It doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals—rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, melting glaciers. We said 1.5°C was the limit. We are crossing it. For decades, the world has heard the climate story—warnings, targets, distant deadlines. Too often, the response has been clouded by noise: delay, distraction, denial. But listen closer now. Beneath the noise, another signal is rising. Solar panels stretch across rooftops. Wind turbines line the horizon. Cities are being redesigned for people. Forests are being replanted. Positive tipping points are taking root in every corner of the planet. World Environment Day 2026 focuses on climate change—on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send back. The global campaign calls on all of us to step in, to move further, to steer a world already in motion. The question is no longer if change comes, but how we guide it and how fast it happens. Follow the Conversations with the hashtags: #5june, #WorldEnvironmentDay, #Nowforclimate, #Environment, #campaign, #wed2026.

EVENTS: On Friday; June 5th, the Republic of Azerbaijan will host the global commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 in Baku. Located at the crossroads of East and West along the historic Silk Road, Azerbaijan is a land of remarkable natural diversity. Its landscape spans two major climate zones—subtropical and temperate—and encompasses 8 distinct climate types, from subtropical forests to alpine ecosystems, creating rich biodiversity. Register to participate!

Official Address
Opening Remarks

• Opening Keynote address by high-level dignitary from Azerbaijan
• Mr. Rashad Ismayilov, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (video message)
• Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (video message)
• Mr. André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President (video message)
• Mr. Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye, COP31 President-Designate (video message)
• Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (video message)
• Ms. Sara Pavkov, Minister of Environmental Protection of Serbia

Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Environment Day 2026: June 5th.


This World Environment Day, warning signals are everywhere.

The past eleven years have been the eleven hottest on record.

And the damage goes far beyond rising temperatures – from polluted air to degraded land, collapsing ecosystems, and vanishing biodiversity.

Harming health, destroying homes and deepening hunger.

The world is heading for a temporary overshoot above 1.5 degrees.

Every fraction of a degree brings greater harm – especially to the most vulnerable.

Our task is to make that overshoot as small, as short, and as safe as possible – and rapidly bring temperatures back down.

That means slashing emissions.

Accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewables – the only sustainable path to lower costs and to real energy security.

Cutting methane – one of the fastest, cheapest ways to limit near-term warming.

Protecting forests, land, and seas.

Helping communities adapt to the devastating impacts already here.

And it means fulfilling climate finance promises to developing countries – to save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen economies.

This is the moment to act – for our environment and for our future. 

António Guterres, Secretary-General.

 

Statement of the UN Environment Programme Executive Director on World Environment Day 2026: June 5th.

We're facing a climate crisis too hot to ignore.
Global temperature rise is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees, and every increment above this level will be felt in lives lost, in devastated communities and in damaged infrastructure, particularly, of course, in cities.
But we can limit this overshoot, we can support adaptation and vulnerable nations and return to below 1.5 degrees.
The solutions are right here, booming clean energy and mobility, green buildings, rapid cuts in methane emissions, more resilient food systems, and so much more.
With the right policies and investments, we can spark positive tipping points that deliver rapid emissions cuts, more climate resilient societies and stronger economic growth.
So on this World Environment Day, I call on everyone to act with urgency and determination and to help build a cooler, safer and healthier future for all.

UN Environment Programme Executive Director.

LIVESTREAM: World Environment Day 2026: A Global Call for Climate Action.

The Republic of Azerbaijan will host the global commemoration in Baku on 5 June 2026, bringing together policymakers, experts, and communities for a high-level moment of visibility and engagement.

CAMPAIGN: The UNEP’s global campaign calls on all of us to step in #NowForClimate, and steer a world already in motion. See How to get involved.

Join the Climate Dance Challenge. Take the Challenge!
Explore Climate Solutions. See Solutions!
Discover the 2026 Campaign, Learn about the campaign.

COMMUNICATION MATERIALS: Get the action tools and communication assets in several languages!

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2026; June 4th.

 

FORUM: "Shattering the Cycle of Impunity: Reaffirming the Rights of the Child in Times of Armed Conflict.'' International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2026.

Focus on the Erosion of the Protected Status of the Child: Contemporary armed conflicts have increasingly transcended traditional combat zones, infiltrating the spaces where children should be afforded sanctuary-their homes, schools, and healthcare facilities. The gravity of these violations is cataloged in the annual reports of the United Nations Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict, revealing a landscape where the rights of the child are routinely disregarded. The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas, including indiscriminate shelling and the use of remnants of war, has inflicted physical and psychological trauma upon a generation. Beyond these casualties, we are witnessing the recruitment of children into armed forces, the use of sexual violence as an instrument of terror, and the abduction of minors. Furthermore, the denial of humanitarian access- the obstruction of food, life-saving medicine, and essential education-constitutes a violation of the right to life, survival, and development as guaranteed under international human rights law. These are not merely collateral consequences; they are violations that dismantle the future of these children.

Focus on the Legacy of the 1996 Graça Machel Report: A turning point in this advocacy arrived in 1996 with the report, Impact of Armed Conflict on Children, authored by Graça Machel. This study shifted the international paradigm by documenting how armed conflict destroys the infrastructure essential for a child’s survival, including schools, clean water systems, and healthcare networks. Machel’s work exposed the reality of the "weaponization of childhood," wherein children were forcibly recruited into hostilities through abduction and coercion. The report did not merely observe this suffering; it demanded systemic change. Machel insisted that the protection of children be integrated as a pillar of all peace and security agendas, arguing that any peace process failing to prioritize the rehabilitation and safety of children is unsustainable. Her report led to the creation of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, establishing a mechanism to monitor violations and advocate for the accountability of perpetrators who treat children as collateral damage. The international community has forged a legal architecture to safeguard children, anchored by the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). As the primary instrument for the protection of minors, the CRC obligates States to ensure the survival and development of every child. These mandates are strengthened by the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, which establishes a prohibition against the recruitment and participation of children in hostilities. Complementing these are the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which dictate the distinction between combatants and non-combatants, mandating protection for children against the effects of warfare. Despite the universality of these instruments, a chasm exists between legal obligations and ground-level realities. We are witnessing an erosion of international norms, characterized by a climate of impunity where the perpetrators of these violations continue to act without fear of legal consequence. Monitoring and reporting mechanisms are essential, but they are ineffective in the absence of an enforcement apparatus capable of ensuring accountability. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #ChildViolence, #4june, #ChildVictimsDay, #childabuse, #ChildProtection.

EVENTS: On Thursday, June 4th, the international community will observe the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2026. A webinar will be held to mark the day. The observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982, this day emerged as a response to the suffering of Palestinian and Lebanese children during the 1982 Lebanon War. This historical genesis serves as an indictment of the international community’s failure to prevent the targeting of the most vulnerable. The United Nations highlight that children, whose status as protected civilians is enshrined in international law, continue to be subjected to acts of aggression, it's time to re-evaluate our collective commitment to their safety and dignity. Register to participate!

PUBLICATIONS: Denial of Humanitarian Access to Children:A Guidance Note for the Childrenand Armed Conflict Agenda.

This Guidance Note was authored by Sophie Solomon Federspiel, under the supervision of Dragica Mikavica as the project manager, and with the substantial support of Claire Bertouille. OSRSG CAAC would like to express profound gratitude to a myriad of contributors who have provided invaluable insight and feedback during the creation of this Guidance Note. The Note is the result of thorough consultations with numerous field staff members, NGO partners and others who engage with MRM on grave violations against children. Special thanks are extended to members of the Technical Reference Group, including UNICEF, DPO and DPPA, and to OCHA for its subject matter expertise. We are particularly grateful to our colleagues in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan who facilitated field missions associated with the project and provided support during the research phase. Finally, our deepest appreciation goes to the mothers, children, community leaders and the people we met along this journey. Those individuals shared their personal stories and experiences with us, offering a keener understanding of the harsh realities surrounding DHA and its impact on children in situations of armed conflict and other situations of violence. Their voices have been instrumental in the formation of this Guidance Note.

Read the latest report of the Secretary-General entitled ''Children and armed conflict''.