The third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity (Cohab 3) will bring national and local governments, IGOs, NGOs, academia, businesses, and indigenous peoples and local communities together to discuss the interlinkages between the global health and biodiversity crises.

Over four days in Galway city in the west of Ireland, attendees will share research, stories and perspectives 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.

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).

Key themes will include the importance of nexus approaches, synergies between multi-lateral agreements, and securing a human rights-based approach.   Further details and registration information will be published in January 2026.