Taking place soon at 18:15 CET!
Ahead of
#MinamataCOP5
, join us for a screening of
#Minamata
, with a panel discussion with director
@AndrewLevitas
and a light reception beforehand.
Registration is free and open to all!
▶️
Immeasurable joy in Geneva and around the world as our friend and former colleague
#NiloufarBayani
has been released on the occasion of Iranian New Year and
#Eid
, after more than 6 years in prison, and is now free with her family. 🐆💚🩵❤️
It’s Day 1️⃣ of
#BRSCOPs2023
!
Delegates from all over the world gather in
#GENeva
for the 2-week Triple COPs to accelerate action towards the sound management of
#chemicals
and waste. 🧪
🧵 Follow this thread ▶️
"There has never been a greater opportunity for positive change. Through international collaboration, we can phase out fossil fuels, and scale up renewable solutions, like green hydrogen. Let’s not waste any more time." - Vaitea Cowan of
@Enapter_
, winner of
@EarthshotPrize
.
Congratulations to the Global Youth Biodiversity Network
@GYBN_CBD
for unveiling today their painting on youth vision of living in harmony with nature, at
@UNBiodiversity
meetings in
#GENeva
.
“Youth vision for our future“ ART STUNT
Tuesday 3 March is
#WorldWildlifeDay
!
In
#GENeva
, join us at Palais des Nations to discuss biodiversity loss, wildlife, people and sustainable use, and watch a film finalist of the 2020 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase.
DETAILS:
#WWD2020
As
@UNBiodiversity
#COP15
is expected to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, this
#GENeva
executive briefing provides updates on important preparations for the upcoming
#Biodiversity
Conference from 7-19 December.
📅 30 Nov 2022, Online
➡️
"Protecting those who protect nature."
Today's session discusses the importance of why the release of detained environmental conservationists
#NiloufarBayani
& colleagues matters for the global environment.
#FreeNiloufarBayani
📅 14 Feb 23, 15:00 CET
➡️
Scientists & most governments agree that the world is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. See list of some key international meetings in 2020
#SuperYear
that will set the tone & agenda for environmental action in the decade ahead.👇🏽(1/4)
#environment
Join us Thu 2 July at 9am CEST for the next
#GENeva
Environment Dialogues session, focusing on the Impact of
#COVID19
on
#Climate
Science, with leading experts from WMO, IPCC and GEO.
DETAILS ➡️
BREAKING: The Council has appointed Ian FRY of Tuvalu as the first
#SpecialRapporteur
on the promotion and protection of
#humanrights
in the context of
#climatechange
, following a landmark resolution adopted last October.
For
#HRC49
updates ➡️
"The impact of
#plasticpollution
on a broad range of human rights is undeniable."
At
#HRC52
, Peru & 32 other countries call for the
#PlasticsTreaty
to be firmly rooted in a
#humanrights
-based approach that reduces inequalities, enables just transition & protects the environment.
The
#GENeva
#BeatPlasticPollution
Dialogues are restarting ahead of the Ministerial Conference, convened by Ecuador, Germany, Ghana and Vietnam with the support of
@UNEP
, on 1-2 September.
Get ready: check our resources & stay tuned! ➡️
@foenCH
The
#environment
remains high on the agenda in the coming weeks in
#GENeva
.
Check out some of the upcoming vents organized or co-organized by
@GENetwork
➡️
Governments & stakeholders are gathering in Dakar, Senegal, for the meeting of the
#OEWG
to prepare for the work of INC to develop an international legally binding instrument to
#EndPlasticPollution
➡️
The
@UNBiodiversity
meetings of SBSTTA-24, SBI-3 and WG2020-3 are resuming to advance the progress on the
#Post2020
Global
#Biodiversity
Framework in
#GENeva
, from 13 to 29 March.
Check preparatory, parallel and side events, and other useful resources➡️
"Plastic particles are found everywhere on the planet, in our air, water, soil, and even in our blood samples" - H.E Amb. Tine Mørch Smith
@NorwayInGeneva
stresses the importance of the
@HACplastic
to develop an amibitious global instrument and end
#PlasticPollution
Happy
#WorldEnvironmentDay
!
Today, as we celebrate its 50th celebration in
#GENeva
, we will put the spotlight on Multilateral Solutions to
#BeatPlasticPollution
.
Join us in person at the International Environment House II! ➡️
Executive Briefing on
@UNBiodiversity
Conference
#COP15
will discuss the adoption of the
#KunmingDeclaration
last October setting the stage for the adoption of an effective
#Post2020
framework in 2022.
📅 2 Nov 2021, 14.00 CET
Register ▶
We are at the Swiss Customs Administration stand at the
@Automnales
. Which of the 5,800 species of animals & 30,000 species of plants protected by
@CITES
against over-exploitation through international trade do you recognize in these photos?
#CITESCoP18
plenary starting afternoon session in
#GENeva
. Delegates are deciding on the final status on species-specific proposals, administrative & other important issues discussed in committees I & II.
🎥
Join the next
#GENeva
#BeatPlasticPollution
Dialogue launching
@UN_EMG
report presenting how collaboration among UN System organizations is supporting member states to address the growing
#plastic
crisis across its lifecycle.
📅 13 January, 14:00 CET
▶
#BehindTheScenes
of
#CITESCoP18
: committee I & II closed this evening - Committee I ended on a moving note; informal meetings running in the margins of the conference; daily shark & ray party; volunteers performing a variety of functions to ensure smoothly running of conference.
The
@GENetwork
is at the
#CITESSC77
side event on "Strengthening the International Legal Framework against
#Wildlife
Trafficking" which will tackle the potential of an additional protocol to UNTOC.
The
#GENeva
celebration of
#BiodiversityDay
will spotlight Int'l Geneva's contributions to the
#BiodiversityPlan
.
To welcome all, join us for the opening Indigenous chants and light breakfast before the event!
📅 22 May, 10:00 CEST, Palais des Nations
▶️
Partners and stakeholders of the
#GENeva
#BeatPlasticPollution
Dialogues gathered at Environment House today!
Ahead of
#INC2
& important multilateral environmental processes, we discussed ongoing work and opportunities Int'l Geneva can bring to the fight against plastic crisis.
Welcome to
#GENeva
to the delegates attending the
@UNBiodiversity
resumed meetings of SBSTTA-24, SBI-3 and WG2020-3 to advance the progress on the
#Post2020
Global
#Biodiversity
Framework!
Check parallel & side events, & other useful resources ➡️
@foenCH
Taking place soon!
Join this event where co-sponsors and stakeholders will discuss the importance of a draft resolution on chemicals, waste, pollution & human health tabled at
#WHA76
.
📍 PDN & Online
▶️
Join a policy roundtable with leading experts sharing their perspectives on a new 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐲 to tackle #𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, supported by over 𝟭𝟬𝟬 countries
#GENeva
#BeatPlasticPollution
🗓️ 𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 13:00 CEST
➡️
#BehindTheScenes
of
#CITESCoP18
in
#GENeva
: anguillid eels, ICCWC-targeted responses to combat wildlife crime, SEAFDEC experiences on sharks, CITES Tree Species Programme, WWF’s Ivory High Impact Initiative & more discussed at lunch time side events & informal meetings.
The online segment of the
@brsmeas
#2021COPs
is taking place this week. Join us Tuesday 27 July 14:00 CEST for the side event 🔸 Celebrating 20 years of the Stockholm Convention: looking into the next 20 years 🔸
#HRC48
side event on
#HumanRights
&
#ClimateAction
convened by 🇲🇭
@RMIGeneva
& sponsored by small islands states
The Human Rights Council has a key role to play to promote more equitable, ambitious & inclusive climate responses
📅 Wed 15 Sep, 13:30 CEST
➡️
21 March is International Day of Forests 🌲🌳🌿
This year's theme is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery & well-being".
#IntlForestDay
#GenerationRestoration
Lear more on
#forests
actors & initiatives in International
#GENeva
via our update ⤵️
The direction
#Mediterranean
countries will take in the context of
#COVID19
recovery will shape the region’s future. Join us to discuss challenges & opportunities for a green renaissance ahead of
#BarcelonaConvention
COP22.
📆 8 April 2021, 9.30 CEST
🔗
"Sustainable development depends on the
#gender
transformative realization of the right to a
#HealthyEnvironment
. This means changing norms and systems that perpetuate gender inequality."
David Boyd,
@SREnvironment
, presents his report to
#HRC52
on Women, girls and
#R2HE
.
Take part in
#WorldEnvironmentDay
celebrations in
#GENeva
& around the world. We are proposing with partners activities in line with this year's theme 'It's Time
#ForNature
', take care of people & planet as we
#BuildBackBetter
.
Stay tuned & visit ⬇️
In the lead-up to
#Stockholm50
, let us celebrate the historic decision to recognize the right to a
#HealthyEnvironment
, its role in advancing the environmental agenda & road to
#UNGA
after
#HRC
landmark resolution.
#OnlyOneEarth
📆 30 May, 16:00 CEST
▶️
UN Special Rapporteur on
#HumanRights
& the
#Environment
@SREnvironment
launched
#Reasearchathon
on good practices: any law, policy, program, institution or other government measure that contributes to improved environmental protection.
DETAILS👉🏽
🎉 Happy 20th birthday to the
#StockholmConvention
. On 22 May 2001, over 120 countries adopted this legally binding instrument to protect our
#health
&
#environment
from Persistent Organic Pollutants
#POPs
. Today the Convention has 184 Parties.⤵️
@brsmeas
Chemicals, waste & pollution threaten
#HumanHealth
.
Raising their importance within the ongoing
#WHA76
, this event will discuss such links & a draft resolution tabled by 🇵🇪,🇨🇦, 🇨🇴, 🇪🇨, 🇲🇽, 🇲🇨,🇨🇭,🇺🇾, 🇪🇺.
📆 25 May, 8:00 CEST
📍 PDN & Online
▶️
Almost 80% of plastic waste ends in landfills or in the environment, with dramatic consequences for the planet, wildlife and people. It’s time to
#BeatPlasticPollution
! Join the high-level dialogue on plastic governance on Thursday 11 March, 14.00 CET ⤵️
#CITESCoP18
plenary starting in
#GENeva
. Delegates are deciding on the final status on species-specific proposals, administrative & other important issues discussed in committees I & II.
🎥
Join us Thursday 2 July at 9am CEST for a new session of the
#GENeva
Environment Dialogues, focusing on the Impact of
#COVID19
on
#Climate
Science, with
➡️ WMO
➡️ IPCC WG I, II & III
➡️ GEO
➡️ UK (COP26)
DETAILS ➡️
#GENevaEnvDialogues
According to
@UNDP
#HDR2019
, environmental inequalities are many and are inextricably linked with inequalities in human development. They are largely a choice and so are the remedies.
#AirPollution
: Don't miss from 29 October to 2 November 2018 the various events taking place in
#GENeva
as the 1st Global Conference on Air Pollution and health is convening. Check & other events on
#cleanair4health
#BreatheLife
Join the High-Level Briefing on the
#UNOceanConference
, the last
#GENeva
#BlueTalks
ahead of the conference. Key actors including
@ThomsonFiji
will provide the latest updates, expected outcomes & more.
📆31 May, 15:00 CEST
📍 Online
▶️
International Geneva has been strongly engaged in efforts to
#BeatPlasticPollution
.
On 5 June,
#WorldEnvironmentDay
2023 puts the spotlight on Solutions to Plastic Pollution & on
#GENeva
’s unique role in tackling the growing plastics crisis.
➡️
On closing investment gaps: "Clear signaling from governments and the international community including a stronger alignment with the public sector financing policy is critically important." – Jim Skea
@IPCC_CH
WGIII Co-Chair
As
#chemicals
and
#waste
issues of concern continue to pose significant risks to
#humanhealth
and
#environment
, this event will tackle which need to be addressed now and what can be done about them.
Join us soon at 13:00 CEST at IEH2 and online!
➡️
Join next session of
#GENeva
Environment Dialogues’ special
#COVID19
series discussing the impacts of the pandemic on the global environmental agenda, focusing on the UN Climate Change Conference (
#COP26
🇬🇧🇮🇹), Thur 14 May, 9am.
DETAILS & REGISTRATION➡️
The UN Special Rapporteur on
#humanrights
and the
#environment
is presenting his last report to
@UN_HRC
on "Business, Planetary Boundaries, and the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment".
#HRC55
▶️
📺
2 February is
#WorldWetlandsDay
!
As human well-being is tied to the health of the world’s
#wetlands
, the 2024 celebration is a call to value and steward the life that flows between them.
Learn how
#GENeva
cares, nurtures, and supports these ecosystems ➡️
This morning were live at the opening of the 3rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury with Marc Chardonnens
@foenCH
, Inger Andersen
@UNEP
, Rossana Silva Repetto
@minamataMEA
& David Kapindula.
#MakeMercuryHistory
🎥