The Global Alliance For Social And Behaviour Change

Global Alliance for SBC: 'Core Members' Meeting - Topic: Social Norms
2026-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
This ‘Core’ Members meeting of the Global Alliance for SBC will focus on the topic of the use of Social Norms Theory & Analysis in social and behaviour change work.
These are ‘general’ internal meetings of the Alliance membership. Participants are the nominated representatives of member organisations together with individual members.

The aim of these core meetings are for the conducting of Alliance business including voting, as well as discussion about emerging issues and evolution in the SBC sector.
The duration of this event is 1 hour.
This event is coordinated by the Evolving & Sustaining SBC Group of the Alliance.
[Alliance members were surveyed to ask what topics they would like to focus on in 2026 and the results for the ‘core members’ meetings 1) use of AI, 2) use of Human Centred Design, and 3) use of Social Norms Analysis.]

Global Alliance for SBC: Public Webinar - Topic: SBC for Climate & Environment
2026-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The focus of this public webinar is the role of social and behaviour change (SBC) for Climate & Environment.
This event is part of the event series of Global Alliance for SBC public webinars.
These public events are open to all interested people within the development and humanitarian sector and beyond.
The aim of these events are to showcase the contribution and relevant of SBC within core development and humanitarian areas.
The format of Alliance public webinars varies with each event, mainly being participatory with expert input.
The duration of this event is 1.5 hours, with 15 minutes initially dedicated to Alliance business, following 75 minutes topical focus.
• To register for this event please click here.
This event is coordinated by the SBC Visibility, Leadership and Engagement Group of the Alliance.
[Alliance members were surveyed to ask what topics they would like to focus on in 2026 and the results for the the ‘open’ meetings were 1) SBC for Health, 2) SBC for Emergencies and Humanitarian and 3) a tie for third place for SBC for Climate & Environment, SBC for Rights, and SBC for Mental Health & Wellbeing.]

Global Alliance for SBC: Peer Learning - Topic: Social and Behaviour Change Communication
2026-08-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
This ‘Peer Learning’ meeting of the Global Alliance for SBC will focus on the topic of Social and Behaviour Change Communication.
Alliance ‘Peer Learning’ meetings are open to all personnel within Member organisations, individual members and participants in the Alliance’s online ‘SBC Community of Practice’.
The aim is to deepen understanding and capacity around key SBC areas.
The duration of this event is 1.5 hours, with 15 minutes initially dedicated to Alliance business, following 75 minutes composed of expert input and participatory learning activity.
To register for this event please click here.
This event is coordinated by the SBC Knowledge & Capacity Action Group of the Alliance.
[Alliance members were surveyed to ask what topics they would like to focus on in 2026 and the results for the ‘peer learning’ sessions were as follows: 1) Applied Behavioural Science, 2) Community Engagement, 3) Social and Behaviour Change Communication, and 4) Systems Strengthening. Therefore these will be the topics for the forthcoming quarterly peer learning sessions through the year.]

Global Alliance for SBC: 'Core' Members Meeting
2026-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
This ‘Core’ Members meeting of the Global Alliance for SBC will focus on reflections about the SBCC Summit held in Panama in late June.
These are ‘general’ internal meetings of the Alliance membership. Participants are the nominated representatives of member organisations together with individual members.

The aim of these core meetings are for the conducting of Alliance business including voting, as well as discussion about emerging issues and evolution in the SBC sector.
The duration of this event is 1 hour.

Change: Alliance Members-Only Meeting for June
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The previously advertised theme for this month’s meeting – which was ‘Social and Behaviour Change in Humanitarian Response & Emergencies’ – is to be rescheduled.
This month’s meeting will be an Alliance members-only meeting while many members are away at the SBCC Summit.

Event to be Rescheduled:’Social and Behaviour Change in Humanitarian Response & Emergencies’
The focus of this public webinar is the role of social and behaviour change (SBC) in humanitarian response and emergencies around the world.
This event is part of the event series of Global Alliance for SBC public webinars.
These public events are open to all interested people within the development and humanitarian sector and beyond.
The aim of these events are to showcase the contribution and relevant of SBC within core development and humanitarian areas.
The format of Alliance public webinars varies with each event, mainly being participatory with expert input.
The duration of this event is 1.5 hours, with 15 minutes initially dedicated to Alliance business, following 75 minutes topical focus.
• To register for this event please click here.
This event is coordinated by the SBC Visibility, Leadership and Engagement Group of the Alliance.
[Alliance members were surveyed to ask what topics they would like to focus on in 2026 and the results for the the ‘open’ meetings were 1) SBC for Health, 2) SBC for Emergencies and Humanitarian and 3) a tie for third place for SBC for Climate & Environment, SBC for Rights, and SBC for Mental Health & Wellbeing.]

SBCC Summit, 2026
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26
The International Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Summit takes place from June 22–26, 2026, in Panama City, Panama bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from around the world. As the leading global gathering for the SBCC community, the Summit advances the science and practice of communication for social change, showcases evidence-based approaches, and strengthens collaboration across regions and sectors.
The 2026 Summit features a dynamic programme that highlights the breadth and impact of social and behavior change work. Sessions focus on key themes including health communication, climate action, humanitarian response, gender equality, education, and digital transformation. Through plenaries, workshops, and innovation showcases, participants exchange insights, explore new tools, and build stronger connections to enhance collective impact.
Organizations from across the development, research, and communication fields participate in the Summit, contributing diverse expertise and experiences. The Global Alliance for Social and Behavior Change is actively involved and supportive of the Summit; focusing on sharing learning and fostering collaboration within the global SBCC network.
SBCC professionals and partners can learn more about the Summit, subscribe to updates, and explore participation opportunities by visiting [sbccsummit.org](https://sbccsummit.org/en/).

UCL Behaviour Change Conference, 17-19th June 2026
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-19
The 10th International Conference from the Centre of Behaviour Change, University College London (UCL)*.
This event is held in partnership with the the BE-Change Knowledge Centre, NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal.**
Focused on bringing together industry, academia, government and NGOs to discuss cutting-edge developments in the science and application of behaviour change to a range global challenges.
The conference will take place from 17-19 June 2026, with the pre-conference day on 16 June. It will be held in Lisbon and online.
The call for abstracts deadline for submissions is Sunday 23 November at 23:59 (UTC +0 / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)). Authors will be notified of the outcome by the end of January 2026.
*The UCL Centre for Behaviour Change (CBC) promotes the science and practice of behaviour change to address social, health and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships
**The Behavioural Science Knowledge Centre (the BE-Change) aims to advance the science and practice of behaviour change to improve real-world public health outcomes. Our mission is to drive precision behaviour change through an evidence-based and multidisciplinary approach.

Public Webinar: Applied Behavioural Science (28th May)
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
*Please see notes from the webinar below*
Join us on 28 May for the Global Alliance for SBC’s Peer Learning Session on Applied Behavioural Science.
(2.00pm – 3.30pm UK time zone).
As the field evolves, this is an opportunity to cut through the noise and focus on what’s actually useful in real-world SBC work—from systems thinking to practical application in complex settings.
We’ll be joined by a panel of leading experts bringing diverse perspectives from across the field:

Dr. Benjamin Hickler – Behavioural Science Research Lead, UNICEF Innocenti – Office of Strategy and Evidence
Sara Rizzo – Senior Advisor, BIT (Behavioural Insights Team)
Dr. Melinda McKay – Practice Director, Behavioural Sciences, JSI

What to expect:

Expert panel discussion
Interactive exchange with participants
Insights grounded in practice, not just theory

Open to all interested people within the development and humanitarian sector and beyond.

Follow-Up Notes

Webinar Recording (Zoom)
· Link to the Global Alliance for SBC webinar recording (May 28th, 2026): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1auvHBtGPn9Mz3DYKGXLRXp-laUvhoGyG/view?usp=sharing&t=600.997

From Speakers
· PowerPoint Presentations from the Webinar
Also public link to PowerPoint Presentations as PDFs.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S65pTi6wM-blyKLtWh9Gtc4-hOZMMUlM?usp=sharing

Sara Rizzo

· Case Study link: The link to a more detailed blog post on the case study I presented. https://www.bi.team/case-studies/how-can-we-increase-the-use-of-malaria-nets-in-nigeria-and-uganda/
· Behavioural Insight Team (BIT) Academy: The list of behavioural science courses we offer through BIT Academy
https://www.bi.team/welcome-to-bit-academy/training-for-individuals/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23040441492&gbraid=0AAAAA-CAtn51Yvyy4_3R-aMYaD3W7MiFY&gclid=CjwKCAjw8uTQBhAdEiwAVvtJym3dzpe7DoLUi1QR1yUBV-xCsMixAlaSohPtkny1ruLatKiHpm9itxoCoKMQAvD_BwE

Dr. Benjamin Hickler
· UNICEF: A BeSci 101 course, which is open to anyone
https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=30779
· UNICEF BIRD Lab’s modular, open-source resources – available to download and adapt freely: https://www.unicefbirdlab.org/depths
· SBC Guidance – with a comprehensive set of materials on Social and Behaviour Change, including deeper thematic resources on areas such as BeSci, climate adaptation and mitigation
https://www.sbcguidance.org
· UN Behavioural Science Week 2026 : https://unbesciweek2026.org/
· UN BESCI Network: https://un-two-zero.network/besci/

Global Alliance for SBC: Public Webinar - Topic: Social and Behaviour Change for Health
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The focus of this public webinar is the role of social and behaviour change (SBC) for health around the world.
This event is part of the event series of Global Alliance for SBC public webinars.
These public events are open to all interested people within the development and humanitarian sector and beyond.
The aim of these events are to showcase the contribution and relevant of SBC within core development and humanitarian areas.
The format of Alliance public webinars varies with each event, mainly being participatory with expert input.
The duration of this event is 1.5 hours, with 15 minutes initially dedicated to Alliance business, following 75 minutes topical focus.
To register for this event please click here.
This event is coordinated by the SBC Visibility, Leadership and Engagement Group of the Alliance.
[Alliance members were surveyed to ask what topics they would like to focus on in 2026 and the results for the the ‘open’ meetings were 1) SBC for Health, 2) SBC for Emergencies and Humanitarian and 3) a tie for third place for SBC for Climate & Environment, SBC for Rights, and SBC for Mental Health & Wellbeing.]

UNICEF SBC Webinar 22nd Oct: Segmentation/Personas Analysis for SBC Programming
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
UNICEF would like to extend the invitation to the upcoming Global Webinar on Segmentation/Personas Analysis for SBC Programming: Real World Applications of SBC Evidence and Advanced Analytical Approaches.
This webinar offers practitioners, partners, and colleagues in SBC, M&E, and programme implementation an opportunity to deepen their understanding of segmentation and personas analysis, explore UNICEF’s practical experiences, and strengthen alignment on shared measurement approaches.
The session will: Introduce the concept and value of data segmentation and personas analysis, and spotlight findings from Faith Communities and the Mpox Community Rapid Assessments (CRAs), both offering unique and nuanced perspectives on communities through data segmentation, and showcase evidence in action: Country Office experiences applying data and findings to strengthen programmes.
