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Over four days in the west of Ireland, along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, participants will share research, policy perspectives, stories and outlooks on how these intersecting global priorities can be addressed in a spirit of partnership, placing planetary health at the heart of solutions for a more sustainable future.

Under the theme of Partnerships for People and Planet, the conference will bring national and local governments, IGOs, NGOs, academia, businesses, indigenous peoples and local community projects together to discuss the interlinkages between the global health and biodiversity crises. Key issues to be addressed include the importance of nexus approaches, synergies between multi-lateral agreements, and embedding a human rights-based approach in decision-making.

The conference will form a key part of a five-year process of partnership development, knowledge exchange and capacity building, running from 2026 to 2030, which will provide scientific, technical and community-level support for actions in support of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Cohab 3 will highlight the importance of multilateral partnerships and collaboration across disciplines, sectors, borders and communities for addressing interlinked global challenges. Examples of effective partnerships for sustainable development from around the world will be highlighted in the conference sessions, spanning policy processes, real-world interventions, and research initiatives. The discussions will include consideration of nexus approaches which place health and biodiversity at the heart of other global priorities including climate action, poverty reduction, food and nutrition security, and humanitarian assistance. Particular attention will be given to how these approaches can best secure and promote human rights and address inequalities in health outcomes and exposure to environmental risk.

The theme of partnership will form the narrative thread connecting each session, highlighting the need for international co-operation, the importance of integrated approaches to global policy, of community-led initiatives, and approaches.

Registration is now open. Attendance at the conference is limited and registration is necessarily restricted to ensure a balance of delegates across different regions and backgrounds. This website provides details on the conference agenda, intended outcomes, the registration process, and the venue.