GENeva Environment Network
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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
The #GEO7 report calls on all to acknowledge the urgency of the global environmental crises and collaborate in co-designing and implementing actions grounded in equity and justice. Join the high-level dialogue presenting its key messages. 📅 27 August, 9:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEO7Geneva
🌞 Summer continues to unfold in #GENeva, with sunshine, nature, and endless possibilities. With #Swiss National Day around the corner, discover exhibitions, workshops, shows, contests & outdoor activities, and enjoy a #GreenSummer in the region. ▶️ tiny.cc/GENGreenSummer26
🌍 30 July marks #EarthOvershootDay. From this day, humanity has used up resources 73% faster than what the planet can regenerate in a year -- equivalent to 1.73 Earths, the highest level of global overshoot in human history. Learn how to #MoveTheDate ▶️ tiny.cc/GENEarthOvershoot26
☀️ With the sun high and bright, the warm summer season keeps rolling on! As the season continues, check out our suggestions for your free time to enjoy a #GreenSummer in #Geneva while keeping healthy & safe. ▶️ tiny.cc/GENGreenSummer26
Celebrating the anniversary of the ICJ climate advisory opinion #ICJAO, the GEN is at the #ClimateAOActionVersary on the European Legal Landscape, focusing on adaptation, corporate accountability & regulating private actor emissions. @wy4cj.bsky.social @ciel.org ▶️ www.wy4cj.org/icj-actionve...
It's Day 5️⃣ at #CITES 28th Meeting of the Plants Committee #PC28! Experts meet in plenary to take stock of advances on scientific priorities & measures for sustainable trade in plants, trees & other wild flora. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXB... ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESPC28
Today, Saffron Walden High School students visited the Int'l #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance, alongside rich and engaging presentations by Layla Dutha Faradiba on @brsconventions.bsky.social and Martha Djan on @unep.org's Disasters & Conflicts Branch.
On Day 4️⃣ of #CITES 28th Meeting of the Plants Committee #PC28, experts continue discussions in working groups to advance on: 🎻 Paubrasilia echinata 📑 Review of significant trade of new selections from #CITESCoP20 🪵 Timber & other wood products ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESPC28
Today, Tufts University GIS students visited Int'l #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance! Engaging exchanges took place with Pierre Lacroix on UNEP/GRID Geneva's work in environmental data, cartographic tools, SDIs, GIS & data platforms.
On the "Road to the First Int'l Conference of Global Framework on Chemicals", join this event focusing on how the first conference #GFC can help drive accelerated global action for safe and sustainable chemicals management. 📆 1 September, 14:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GFC1Sept26
The #GENetwork is at the #CITES #PC28 side event organized by #Brazil that will present #Brazil's experience with NDFs for Ipê and Cumaru and how it moved from being a CITES requirement to a national implementation framework.
On Day 3️⃣ of #CITES 28th Meeting of the Plants Committee #PC28, experts will meet in working groups to advance on: 🌳 CITES and Forests 🖋️ Nomenclature 🎻 Paubrasilia Echinata ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESPC28
The GEN is at the #CITES #PC28 side event presenting "Progress of Cameroon in the Sustainable Management of Certain Flora Species Listed in Annex 2": Guibourtia pellegriniana J. Leonard ▶️ cites.org/sites/defaul... Pterocarpus erinaceus ▶️ cites.org/sites/defaul...
The 63rd session of UN Human Rights Council is scheduled to take place in #GENeva from 7 September to 9 October 2026. Register for the info-sharing session & share upcoming #environment-related activities & events at #HRC63. 📆 20 August, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN20Aug26
It's Day 2️⃣ at #CITES 28th Meeting of the Plants Committee #PC28! In the morning plenary, experts will discuss: 🟢 PC strategic planning 2026-2028 🟢 Forests 🟢 Tree Species Programme 🟢 Review of Significant Trade ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESPC28 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=l3kH-BMJqqc
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 20 Jul - 16 Aug? ✅ #CITES #AC34 #PC28 ✅ #COP17Armenia ✅ #EHRDs ✅ #EMRIP19 ✅ #TippingPoints ✅ #Minerals #ISA31 ✅ #ClimateAction ✅ #OvershootDay ✅ #GreenSummer ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN20Jul-16A...
The 28th session of #CITES Plants Committee officially opens in #GENeva. Day 1️⃣ of #PC28 begins with a joint session with #AC34 to address shared priorities, including fungi, NDF guidance, efficiency & capacity-building. 📺 youtu.be/HPt0BS6o4Aw ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESPC28
#SaveTheDate Presenting the key findings & transformative messages of #GEO7, this special high-level science-policy dialogue that will focus on translating global evidence into actionable insights and policy‑relevant pathways. 📅 27 August, 9:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEO7Geneva
Today, St. Catherine’s High School students visited #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance! Lively exchanges took place with Grusha Victor of @unops.org on the Platform on Disaster Displacement, Maria Jose Llinares Leon on @brsconventions.bsky.social's work.
The GEN is at the #CITES #AC34 side event hosted by #SouthAfrica & #Switzerland on "A More Effective CITES", that will focus on document AC34.44/PC28.28 on "Inclusion of socio-economic factors and risk assessments in CITES listing decisions". ▶️ cites.org/sites/defaul...
This morning, Saffron Walden High School students visited the #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance! Engaging discussions were held with Paulina Resich on the work of @iisd.org & strategy, Kelly Chang of UN PAGE on advancing #GreenEconomy.
The #GENetwork is at #EMRIP19 side event "Realizing the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge", discussing its significance for Indigenous Peoples, inspiration for future frameworks, and pathways for implementation.
It's Day 4⃣ at #CITES #AC34! With many agenda items to be tackled, global scientific experts gather to discuss the conservation progress and plans for the sustainable management and trade of many animal species. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=elXo... ▶️ tiny.cc/GENCITESAC34
Today, Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. students visited #EnvironmentHouse for intro on #GENeva as a global env't governance hub! Rich discussions took place w/ Marianna Bolshakova of UNEP Europe on env't law & Yvonne Ewang-Sanvincenti on @brsconventions.bsky.social work on chemicals, waste & pollution.
The GEN is at #EMRIP19 side event, "Extractivism, Consultation & Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Guaytamari Community & San Jorge Mining Project", which will examine whether systematic attacks on Indigenous territories & heritage could amount to crimes against humanity.
The GEN is at the #EMRIP19 side event, "Water as a Peace Issue", which will examine how denial of Indigenous Peoples’ #RightToWater functions as an emerging driver of conflict & barrier to post-conflict recovery & peacebuilding. @minorityrights.bsky.social ▶️ minorityrights.org/events/water...
