It's always a good idea to keep an eye on significant global events, especially those focused on sustainable development and international cooperation. For those tracking the progress of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), the upcoming LLDC3 Conference in Awaza, Turkmenistan, is a major milestone. While the conference itself has concluded, the reference material points to some crucial dates for engagement and registration related to its ongoing processes and future planning, particularly for the year 2025.
For those involved with the UN Secretariat, its various entities, departments, funds, and programmes, as well as regional commissions, the registration period is quite extensive. You'll want to note that online pre-registration was open until July 21, 2025. However, if you missed that window, don't worry too much – on-site registration in Awaza is scheduled from August 1 to August 8, 2025. This is the period when the main conference activities will be taking place.
Now, for a more specific engagement opportunity, especially if you're interested in contributing to the thematic discussions, there's a very tight window for expressing interest in the five thematic round tables. This is where active participation can really shape the outcomes. The opportunity to express interest opens on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10 a.m., and closes sharply on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. This is done via the eDelegate portal, but if you don't have access, you can reach out to the Secretariat by email at portillo@un.org. It's a brief but important period for those wanting to make their voice heard in these focused discussions.
For representatives of specially accredited organizations and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC, the registration deadline is July 12, 2025. This is a critical date to remember if your organization falls into this category and you wish to participate.
It's worth remembering that the LLDC3 Conference itself, which adopted the Awaza Programme of Action (2024–2034) and the Awaza Political Declaration, took place from August 5-8, 2025. While these dates are in the past, the reference material highlights the registration periods leading up to and during the event, which are often indicative of similar timelines for future engagements or related follow-up activities. Keeping these 2025 dates in mind can be helpful for understanding the operational flow of such significant international conferences.
