GENeva Environment Network
#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
- Today, @kennesawstate.bsky.social students visited #EnvironmentHouse! Thank you for the insightful discussions with Mark Grassi of @unep.org Europe on environmental action, Alex Mackey of @zoinet.org on access to environmental information & the GEN on int’l environmental governance in #GENeva.
- In light of UN Special Rapporteur on #humanrights & #climatechange's report to #UNGA80, join the expert conversation gathering stakeholders to discuss "Human Rights in the Life Cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals". 📆 21 May, 10:30 CEST 📍 Palais des Nations, Room V ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May25
- The #GENeva celebration of #BiodiversityDay 2025 will present findings of two landmark @ipbes.net reports & present how multilateral Geneva is creating interlinkages & driving change to reach the #GlobalGoals & #KMGBF targets. 📆 22 May, 13:15 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN22May25 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
- The first meeting of the OEWG for the Global Framework on Chemicals will be held from 24–27 June in Punta del Este, #Uruguay. This briefing will provide info on preparations and other important moments taking place in parallel. 📆 20 May, 13:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN20May25 @unep.org @enb.iisd.org
- In the margins of the 76th session of the Int'l Law Commission, the GEN is at the event by #Czechia that will address the intersections between "International Human Rights Law and the Protection of the Environment", Prof. Veronika Bílková.
- 12 May marks #PlantHealthDay! 🌱 Plant health is the foundation of #FoodSecurity & is interconnected with human, animal & environmental health. Learn how #GENeva contributes to a #OneHealth approach to protect plant health▶️ tiny.cc/GENPlantHealthDay
- The GEN is at the side event by #SaudiArabia & @unctad.bsky.social to 8th session of Intergov't Group of Experts on #ecommerce & Digital Economy tackling role of e-commerce policy for sustainable economic development, against a background of changing trade landscapes. ▶️ unctad.org/meeting/side...
- #Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 12-18 May? ✅ Addressing #Health in #PlasticsTreaty ✅ #BRSCOPs2025 Outcomes ✅ #HumanRights & Env't ✅ #FisheriesSubsidies ✅ Call for Submissions ✅ #GreenSpring ✅ & more Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN12-18May25
- 10 May marks #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! This year’s theme, “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”, highlights the need for urban spaces that support both people and migratory birds. Learn how #GENeva protects and celebrates migratory birds ➡️ tiny.cc/GENMigratoryBirdDay25
- The GEN is at the #BRSCOPs2025 side event, "Global Standards for the design of road vehicles and their components: Influencing circularity and end-of-life management" with #UNECE.
