Take part in People & Planet Week

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9 to 15 November 2026

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Global

People & Planet Week runs from 9 to 15 November 2026. Whether you work in government, lead an organisation, teach, run a business or simply live in a neighbourhood that wants to join in, there is a place for you. Choose the group that fits you best.

You do not have to start from scratch

You can bring existing programmes, events and networks under the shared People & Planet Week banner, and add new activities where they are useful. Every activity helps build one shared global Week.

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Not sure where to start? Tell us what you are planning and we will help you find partners.

Read the Social Media Must-Dos

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Choose the group that fits you best

Governments and public institutions

Lead or support a national or local programme, and connect it to the global Week.

Start a programme

Civil society organisations and NGOs

Open your programmes to the public and invite the government to listen.

See how to take part

Social innovators and entrepreneurs

Show your solution, meet partners and explain what would help it grow.

See how to take part

Involve students and researchers, and open your campus to communities and decision-makers.

See how to take part

Businesses, investors and funders

Offer expertise, mentoring, funding and routes to scale.

See how to take part

Communities and citizens

Join an activity, volunteer, or organise something in your neighbourhood.

See how to take part

Four ideas guide every activity

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Principles

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Multistakeholder

Bring different groups together, and invite the government to take part.

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Broad participation

Reach beyond the usual supporters and welcome people of every age and background.

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Engaging and enjoyable

Let people see, try, ask and contribute, not only listen.

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Complementary

Build on what is already happening.

Five ways to take part

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Communicate

Make social innovation clear and relevant to everyday life.

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Convene

Bring government, communities and practitioners together to listen.

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Co-Create

Offer practical ways to contribute ideas, knowledge and experience.

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Connect

Help people and organisations find partners, resources and opportunities.

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Celebrate

Highlight existing achievements and build pride in what works.

The people are ready.
Are you?

Join the movement

9 to 15 November 2026