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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 26m

H.E. Amb. Francisco Cali Tzay of #Guatemala, any climate solution, incl. nature & carbon credits, not based on HR is bound to fail, showing need for genuine solutions, such as certifications w/ #IndigenousPeoples, transparency of financial flows & reparation & remedy channels.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 26m

"We must put people before polluters."

Shweta Narayan of @gchalliance.bsky.social argues that every stage of the fossil fuel industry harms our health, air & lives — no one is spared. She calls to protect workers, democratize decisions & fund a #JustTransition to safeguard people & planet.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 28m

As part of awareNearth’s initiative in the margins of the Forum, artist Clément Covizzi continues coloring the planet at Place des Nations — a living artwork gathering emotions in the face of interconnected crises.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 41m

Highlighting how the #ICJAO has defined the relevant conduct on overconsumption and overproduction, Jorge Vinuales emphasizes the need to think about how democratic institutions can cooperate and play a role in enforcing the AO with accountability & adaptation finance dimensions.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 47m

"Not all solutions are equal, and not all solutions forwarded are solutions."

Moderator Amiera Sawas of @fossiltreaty.bsky.social opens the discussion with a question on what harmony with nature means, as the panel unpacks elements of the transition in terms of opportunities and challenges.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 49m

The discussion continues on Day 2⃣ of the UN Forum with a panel discussion on "Harmony with nature: prioritizing solutions that advance human rights, including the right to a #HealthyEnvironment."

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

The GEN joined the meeting convened by the Women in Water Diplomacy Network to welcome Hon. Rizwana Hasan and mark Bangladesh’s accession to the UN #WaterConvention — a powerful moment for women in water diplomacy. 💧

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

Consult the highlights of the first panel on Day 2⃣ on "Legal clarity, democratic defence, and creativity".

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

On Day 2⃣ of the UN Forum, a panel discussion on legal clarity, democratic defence, and creativity will explore how courts and regional mechanisms are addressing the challenges of #climatechange.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

Moderator Clément Nyaletsossi Voule highlights that a key thing across the regions is a recognition of the climate emergency, the role of civil society and that this is a human rights issue that needs to be tackled.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

14 October marks #WorldStandardsDay!

International standards are a cornerstone of global collaboration -- the key to a sustainable future. This year explores how standards provide a framework for meaningful collaboration across actors & sectors,

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

Danilo Garrido Alves of @greenpeace.org highlights the trend of strategic litigation on #ClimateAction is taking place in parallel with a trend of repression of climate action. Yet, he stresses climate action can still take place if these are strategically countered.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

Maria Diamantopoulou shares contributions of @coe.int in env't protection, rule of law & democracy through the Strategy on Environment (2025–2030) recognizing right to #HealthyEnvironment, Convention on Protection of the Env't through Criminal Law & the jurisprudence of @echr.coe.int.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1h

Chris Mburu of UN Human Rights presents the context against which the African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights has been requested to provide an Advisory Opinion on states' obligations related to #ClimateChange & shares hope about a good result given the already visible impacts.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

With the ASEAN Declaration on Right to #HealthyEnvironment to be adopted soon, Suraya Ahmad Pauzi, #Malaysia DPR, underscores key commitments: enforcement of env't law, transparent & inclusive EIA, due diligence, protection of #IndigenousPeoples, #EHRDs & vulnerable communities.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

Liliana Ávila of AIDA underscores the landmark importance of the Inter-American Court of #HumanRights Advisory Opinion on climate change, which makes clear: the way out of the climate emergency is through more democracy, not less.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

"Accountability is the bridge between words and justice."

H.E. Amb. Sumbue Antas of #Vanuatu highlights how Vanuatu is turning the #ICJAO -- a foundation for real accountability, especially for major polluters whose actions & inaction cause global harm -- into legal action.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

On Day 2⃣ of the UN Forum, a panel discussion on legal clarity, democratic defence, and creativity will explore how courts and regional mechanisms are addressing the challenges of #climatechange.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2h

Day 2⃣ of the UN Forum on #HumanRights, Democracy and the Rule of Law continues at Palais des Nations!

Join the discussion with experts on “Democracy and #ClimateChange: focusing on solutions”.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 3h

Exploring economic & environmental importance of biodiversity & circular business models, this #UNCTAD16 parallel event will put a spotlight on important but often overlooked contributions of Changemakers in #SustainableTrade. @unctad.bsky.social

📆 22 October, 16:30 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 3h

14 October is #eWasteDay!

In the face of the growing need for clean energy transition, this year highlights the potential for critical raw materials to be recovered from unused or broken electronic products.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18h

With a full upcoming Day 2⃣, the #GlobalEthicalStocktake in #GENeva on Human Rights, Democracy and Climate Change as a side event of the Forum.

Join the various voices tomorrow for the #BalancoEticoGlobal #MutiraoCOP30! ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN14Oct25GES

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

In the margins of 5th Forum on HR, Democracy & Rule of Law, this #GlobalEthicalStocktake in #GENeva, will gather voices for an ethical dialogue on climate crisis ahead of #COP30noBrasil. #BalancoEticoGlobal

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📆 14 October, 13:15 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18h

Consult highlights of the panel "Reimagining climate governance: how current governance fits (or does not)".

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 19h

Concluding the dialogue of Day 1⃣ of the UN Forum on #HumanRights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the third panel will feature an expert discussion on reimagining climate governance.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18h

In closing, Adam Day of UNU CPR stresses that the discourse on climate, rights, international development, and law are no longer distant ones but must be treated in a package, overcoming siloed approaches.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18h

H.E. Amb. Ioannis Ghikas of #Greece highlights international climate governance could evolve following the EU's model, led by the adoption of the legally binding target of #ClimateNeutrality by 2050.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 18h

Ghazali Ohorella of Int'l Indian Treaty Council shares how current climate governance fails to include & empower those with most at stake & treats them as extra. He brings concrete proposals: reversing speakers' list order, open negotiating rooms & principles for engaging #IndigenousPeople.

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