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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 3h

📺 video-recording now available of conversation on #AdvisoryOpinion of International Court of Justice on #ClimateChange and its critical importance for #HumanRights

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High-Level Panel on ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 5h

“To succeed #JustTransition, we need to see it, name it and understand it.”

Benjamin Schachter of UN Human Rights urges to rethink human beings' relationship with nature & build an all-of-society movement — ending fossil fuel subsidies, ensuring accountability & protecting #R2E.

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 4h

See also my reflections on fair and equitable #benefit-sharing at the nexus of human rights to a healthy environment, development and science in my report on the human rights-based approach to the #energy transition: tinyurl.com/3tc87w73

Reader-friendly summary: tinyurl.com/pvv5bczk

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 5h

Daniel Uribe of @southcentre.bsky.social calls for a strong framework to address interconnected crises — through a UN Declaration on the Right to #HealthyEnvironment.

He urges integrated, human-centered solutions and equitable benefit-sharing to ensure development.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 10h

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 · 10h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

"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 · 11h

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.

▶️ genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/fifth...
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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 4h

What an opportunity to combine the experience of the #GlobalEthicalStocktake with intergenerational dialogue at @ungeneva.bsky.social

Inspired by what I learnt from the One Ocean Hub & Empatheatre use of #art-based participatory approaches at #Climate #COP: unfccc.int/event/lalela...

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 5h

"When we realize the spaces that are not conducive to solidarity and thinking that we need, may we find ways that allow us to be more nourishing."

Thank you for following some of the many heartfelt moments at the #GlobalEthicalStocktake in #GENeva.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6h

Throughout the #GlobalEthicalStocktake, various illustrations were shared that portrays the thoughts and emotions, following the reflections made during the event.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 7h

#Live now!

This #GENeva #GlobalEthicalStocktake, in the margins of the UN Forum, brings together reflections from diverse voices for an ethical dialogue on the climate crisis ahead of #COP30noBrasil.

#MutiraoCOP30
#BalancoEticoGlobal

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 7h

Inviting everyone to speak, draw, use their creativity to express and share what climate action should be like, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera facilitates a #GlobalEthicalStocktake that aims to have a different conversation about climate and democracy.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 5h

Day 2⃣ of the UN Forum continues this afternoon with a powerful panel on “Interconnected solutions for interconnected problems.”

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 8h

This week, I will present my report on #HumanRights #Energy #JustTransition #Renewables #CriticalMinerals at the UN General Assembly on Friday 17th Oct at 3-5pm with @astridpuentes.bsky.social who presents on #EIAs

📺 webtv.un.org/en

📘 report tinyurl.com/3tc87w73
📍 summary tinyurl.com/pvv5bczk

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9h

Sheryl Lightfoot of the EM on the rights of #IndigenousPeoples calls for full respect of Indigenous rights in the so-called renewable transition. States & companies must uphold #FPIC and ensure Indigenous Peoples don’t bear its social or environmental costs.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 10h

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

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 11h

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.

▶️ genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/fifth...
📺 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9h

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.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

On Day 1⃣ of the UN Forum on #HumanRights, Democracy & Rule of Law, the first panel will conduct a foresight exercise on #climatechange in a rule of law(less) context & presentations of anticipated possible futures.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

"The path forward must also harness the strength of democracy."

UN Human Rights Council President H.E. Amb. Jürg Lauber underscores the need to ensure that our response to #ClimateAction is human rights-centered, as addressing climate change is not only a moral imperative, but a democratic one.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Though consensus is crucial, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera highlights that some decisions made are not fully aligned with int'l law. She underscores the mechanism must improve the inclusion of multiple sources of science, inputs and methodologies for advancing climate action.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Elisa Morgera, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social, highlights that though difficult, democratic conversations bring together all relevant knowledges & sciences showing fossil fuels at the root cause of many planetary & social crises. Every opportunity for dialogue should be seized and supported.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Inspired by the "Botany of Wonder", @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera introduces a foresight exercise to think about the future we would like to see with an open mind to every emerging change & opportunity, assessing how these align with a shared future anchored in human rights.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Elisa Morgera, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social,underscores that democracy, rule of law, access to information & right to science are essential to protect #HumanRights & move beyond the fossil fuel economy.

Departing from them undermines justice, science & ability to tackle #ClimateChange.

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