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#GENeva: a global hub for #environmental governance. GEN is a network of over 100 organizations based in the region, led by @UNEP.org & supported by #Switzerland

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 20h
#Live now! Join this event exploring the costs of inaction, business models and innovations, and opportunities to mobilize economic and financial incentives for addressing pharmaceuticals in the environment. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN1Oct26 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=29Vyt81zPzE
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 01/10/2026
The GEN is at @unhcr.org Global Consultation with NGOs side event on Climate, Displacement & Justice, aiming to address protection gaps & promote community-led solutions, tackling reality of displacement due to climate change & need for #ClimateJustice. @icmc.bsky.social @icvanetwork.bsky.social
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 30/09/2026
The 81st #CITES Standing Committee meeting is taking place in #GENeva, from 2 to 6 November 2026. Join the briefing providing updates on preparations for the meeting and presenting the issues expected to be tackled at #SC81. 📅 8 October, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/CITESSC81Briefing
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 30/09/2026
On the road to the #BRSCOPs2027 to be held in #Panama, from 19 to 30 April 2027, join this briefing providing the latest updates on preparations and logistics, including upcoming deadlines for visa requests and registrations. @brsconventions.bsky.social 📅 5 October, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN5Oct26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 30/09/2026
The GEN is at the #UNECE #SustainableEnergy Week for the Committee on Sustainable Energy High-level Segment, "Strengthening Energy Security, Affordability and Sustainability in an Uncertain World: Priorities, Challenges, and Opportunities". ▶️ unece.org/sustainable-...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23/09/2026
Join this webinar exploring the economics of addressing #pharmaceuticals in the environment: from the costs of inaction, business models and innovations, to opportunities to mobilize incentives through practical examples. 📆 1 October, 14:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN1Oct26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 29/09/2026
Join this #HRC63 side event that puts a spotlight on #HumanRights at #COP17Armenia. Panellists will explore best practices and lessons learned related to operationalizing a human rights-based approach for #KMGBF implementation. 📆 2 October, 12:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63COP17Biodiversity
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 29/09/2026
The GEN is at the IUCN-UNECE meeting, "Towards a Low-Carbon Future with Biofuels: Exchange and Next Steps", discussing joint work to advance this agenda, held in the sidelines of the UNECE Sustainable Energy Week 2026. ▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 29/09/2026
29 September is #FLWDay, highlighting the "Transformative Potential of Reducing #FoodLossWaste" towards 🥗 improving food security & nutrition 🌿 reducing pressure on environment, and 📈 enhancing productivity. Learn how #GENeva tackles food loss and waste ▶️ tiny.cc/GENFoodLossWaste
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 28/09/2026
On occasion of the Intl. Day for the Total Elimination of #NuclearWeapons #IDTENW, the GEN is at the film screening of "67 Bombs to Enid", a documentary about survivors, 80 years after the first nuclear weapons testing in #MarshallIslands, who relocated to rural America.
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 28/09/2026
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 28 Sep - 4 Oct? ✅ #HRC63 ✅ Road to #COP17Armenia ✅ #Pharmaceuticals in Environment ✅ #UNECE Sustainable Energy Week ✅ #ClimateAction ✅ #PollutionAction ✅ #FLWDay ✅ #CoffeeDay ✅ #GreenAutumn ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN28Sep-4Oc...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 26/09/2026
26 September is the Int'l Day for the Total Elimination of #NuclearWeapons! Nuclear weapons remains to be a serious threat to humanity with severe ecological impacts. #IDTENW reminds us: disarmament & non-proliferation are indispensable. #NuclearBan ▶️ tiny.cc/GENNuclearEc...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 25/09/2026
#Live now! Join the #HRC63 side event discussing protection of rights, dignity & livelihoods of people living in coastal cities & settlements exposed to #SeaLevelRise, including a future HRC initiative on SLR & human rights. ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63SeaLevelRise 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=pzNTZ13hVmc
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 25/09/2026
#Live now! Join the #GENeva Rights & Environment Talk providing a space to discuss the situation of Murujuga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while taking a look at how to protect the site and cultural & environmental rights. ▶️ tiny.cc/GRET26Murujuga 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsmb...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
The celebration of the 5th anniversary of the recognition by the UN Human Rights Council of the human right to a #HealthyEnvironment continues in #GENeva! Gathering for a reception at Palais des Nations, Member States, NGOs & civil society commemorate this important milestone.
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Global Health Centre (GHC) @gvagrad-ghc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🌏 Join us for "How Well Are National Climate Plans Protecting Health? Launching the 2026 Healthy NDC Scorecards" 👉 bit.ly/4ySo3Vg 🗓️ 14 October, 18:30-20:00 CEST 📍Geneva Graduate Institute or online @gchalliance.bsky.social @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org @gvagrad.bsky.social #GlobalHealth
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
Today, SIT Global Health students visited #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance! Rich exchanges took place with Fabien Le François of @undp.org on health & development & Tapiwa Nxele of @unep.org on hazardous chemicals in fashion & construction.
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
The GEN was at the #HRC63 side event on "Gender, conflict, and environmental justice: The role of women human rights defenders", bringing together women human rights defenders who live at the intersections of gender, climate and conflict. @ishr.ch ▶️ ishr.ch/events/gende...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
#Live now! Ahead of the 5th anniversary of the recognition by the UN Human Rights Council of the human right to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment, this celebration takes stock of achievements, lessons learned, and ways to progress. 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=aSjkO2P81c8 ▶️ tiny.cc/R2HE5Years
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
Today at #HRC63! Ahead of the 5th anniversary of the recognition by the Human Rights Council of the right to #HealthyEnvironment, join this celebration as we take stock of progress and identify steps to advance the right. @srenvironment.bsky.social 📆 24 September, 12:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/R2HE5Years
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
Join this #HRC63 side event that will promote a policy-oriented and practical dialogue on how to protect the human rights, dignity and livelihoods of people living in coastal cities and settlements exposed to #SeaLevelRise. 📆 25 September, 12:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63SeaLeve...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 24/09/2026
24 September is #WorldMaritimeDay! As we move from #MaritimePolicytoPractice to ensure intl. rules translate into real-world improvements, from climate change, biodiversity to pollution, learn about #GENeva's contribution in delivering results ▶️ tiny.cc/GENOcean
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23/09/2026
Join the #GENeva Rights & Environment Talk #GRET2026 discussing the situation of Murujuga, an Indigenous World Heritage in #Australia, with Mardudhunera leader Raelene Cooper on how to protect this heritage & related rights. 📆 25 September, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GRET26Murujuga
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23/09/2026
Join this webinar exploring the economics of addressing #pharmaceuticals in the environment: from the costs of inaction, business models and innovations, to opportunities to mobilize incentives through practical examples. 📆 1 October, 14:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN1Oct26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23/09/2026
The GEN is at the #HRC63 for the Annual Panel Discussion on the rights of #IndigenousPeoples, as it focuses on the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage: Indigenous Peoples’ rights and engagement. ▶️ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 22/09/2026
#Live now! Digital transformation can support more effective implementation of environmental commitments. Join the session on how digital strategies, interoperable data & responsible AI strengthen the implementation of MEAs. 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=t2lITT7zt4M ▶️ tiny.cc/MinamataOnline22Sep26
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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On the occasion of #DigitalCooperationDay, join us tomorrow for our #MinamataOnline session co-organized with @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org on "Digital Innovation for MEAs: Knowledge Platforms and AI". 🗓️ Tuesday 22 September (11-12:00 CEST) 🔜 Register now: minamataconvention.org/en/events/di...
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Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment @srenvironment.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This Thursday! 🌱 Join us to celebrate 5 years since the UN Human Rights Council recognized the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Sep 24, during #HRC63 🕣 12:00–13:00 📍 Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations. 🔴 Live: bit.ly/5yearsHRHE 🕣 4:00 CDMX | 6:00 NY | 11:00 LDN
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 21/09/2026
The GEN is at the briefing in #GENeva on discussions towards an additional Protocol under the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crimes #UNTOC to strengthen international cooperation against environmental crimes, ahead of COP13. ▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/stren...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 21/09/2026
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 21-27 Sep? ✅ Envt. @ #HRC63 ✅ #DigitalInnovation & MEAs ✅ #ClimateAction ✅ #StateOfWater ✅ #PlasticsTreaty ✅ #TehranConvention ✅ #MontevideoProgramme ✅ #GreenAutumn ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21-27Sep26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18/09/2026
#Live now! Join this event exploring how biodiversity considerations can be systematically embedded across the transportation infrastructure lifecycle, and highlighting practical cooperation opportunities among actors. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN18Sep26 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=6jqTsWa7Kto
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
The GEN is at #WTOPublicForum session "Driving green growth through environmental services trade", exploring how trade agreements can promote environmental & environmentally related services, enhancing market access to support envt. objectives. ▶️ www.wto.org/english/foru...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
The GEN is at #WTOPublicForum session “Critical mineral supply chains: trade, resilience & development” exploring the role of trade & enabling conditions like environmental sustainability in supporting critical mineral development. ▶️ www.wto.org/english/foru...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
#Live now! This #HRC63 session will focus on the human rights to water and sanitation in times of armed conflict, identifying challenges and documented cases, towards identifying concrete recommendations for better safeguarding of such human rights. ▶️ genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/human...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
#Live now! This #HRC63 side event will explore how peasants’ seed systems relate to human rights obligations defined in the #UNDROP offering a space for dialogue towards a better protection of the #RightToSeeds. ▶️ genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/our-s... 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=Ql_RcXZ4MvU
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
It's the last day at the #WTOPublicForum! With topics such as #CriticalMinerals, sustainable trade, energy, food security and environmental services trade, environment is high on the agenda. ▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/wto-p...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 17/09/2026
Digital transformation can support more effective implementation of environmental commitments. Join the session on how digital strategies, interoperable data & responsible AI are strengthening implementation of MEAs. @minamataconvention.bsky.social 📅 22 September ▶️ tiny.cc/MinamataOnline22Sep26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN was at the #WTOPublicForum session on @wto.org Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, celebrating the first anniversary since its entry into force and discussing the way forward & ways to implement the current agreement effectively and equitably. ▶️ www.wto.org/english/foru...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN is at @wmo-global.bsky.social for the briefing of the #COP31 Presidency. Featuring remarks from the COP31 President-Designate H.E. Murat Kurum, the event will provide an opportunity to exchange views on the #RoadToAntalya.
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
#Live now! This #HRC63 side event will be "Turning the Spotlight on the Right to Sanitation", as it remains to be realized, with an aim to feed into discussions on the right to sanitation at the 2026 #UNWaterConference. ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63Sanitation 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=R2Tu1aMPo1k
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
#Live now! Join this #HRC63 side event reflecting on how stronger action on toxic substances and waste can contribute to the protection of human rights. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Y0... ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63ToxicsHR
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN is at the #HRC63 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Working Group on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas on its report, "Right to seeds: custodianship, enclosure and resistance". ▶️ docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/63/26 📹 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN is at #WTOPublicForum session "Services in sustainable mining: inclusive trade for LDCs" exploring how services underpinning sustainable & circular mining can support #LDCs in achieving more effective global value chain integration. ▶️ www.wto.org/english/foru...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN is at the #WTOPublicForum session on "Powering #ClimateAction through Services Trade," organized by the #COP31 Presidency and examining practical pathways for turning climate goals into investable projects and tangible outcomes. ▶️ www.wto.org/english/foru...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
The GEN is at the #WTOPublicForum! Under the theme “Powering the Future”, this year’s edition places services at the centre, examining their role as an engine of development, income & job creation. Learn how the environment is addressed ▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/wto-p...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 16/09/2026
16 September is #WorldOzoneDay. Ten years after the Kigali Amendment, global action is advancing to protect the ozone layer, enable the transition to more sustainable alternatives while supporting economic development. Learn how #GENeva is acting ▶️ tiny.cc/OzoneDayGEN
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 15/09/2026
As countries invest in connectivity and transport networks, join the event showing why it is fundamental to ensure #biodiversity considerations are integrated into #NaturePositive infrastructure planning and decision-making from the outset. 🗓️ 18 September, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN18Sep26
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 15/09/2026
The GEN is at the #HRC63 side event that will discuss the COP process and the role of the human rights system in advancing accountability, when climate negotiations cannot deliver. ▶️ hrc63.sched.com/event/2WEAx/...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 15/09/2026
The GEN is at the #HRC63 side event with the newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Bethanie Carney Almroth, for a stocktaking and horizon scanning on priority issues for the mandate and urgent concerns. ▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/horiz...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 14/09/2026
The GEN is at #GenevaTradeWeek Opening Plenary discussing how to move from talk to action on sustainability in the trading system, with a focus on the @wto Reform Agenda. ▶️ tessforum.org/events/from-... 📺 www.youtube.com/live/MQqqD6T...
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