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
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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 17-23 Nov?
✅ #AarhusPRTRsMoPs
✅ #FCTCCOP11
✅ Road to #ISPCWP P1
✅ #RamsarCOP15 Outcomes
✅ #WAAW2025
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ #TehranConvention
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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✅ #AarhusPRTRsMoPs
✅ #FCTCCOP11
✅ Road to #ISPCWP P1
✅ #RamsarCOP15 Outcomes
✅ #WAAW2025
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ #TehranConvention
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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Culminating #WAAW2025, join the Global Intergenerational Dialogue on #AMR promoting inclusive global governance on AMR through cross-generational exchanges on effective solutions, through leadership & local innovation.
@healthdiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 24 November, 14:30 CET
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@healthdiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 24 November, 14:30 CET
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November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Culminating #WAAW2025, join the Global Intergenerational Dialogue on #AMR promoting inclusive global governance on AMR through cross-generational exchanges on effective solutions, through leadership & local innovation.
@healthdiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 24 November, 14:30 CET
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@healthdiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 24 November, 14:30 CET
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It's Day 5⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
On the penultimate day of the negotiations, the Committee is expected to conclude deliberations on a draft decision on Item 4.3, "Protection of the #environment and the health of persons (Article 18 of the @whofctc.bsky.social).
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On the penultimate day of the negotiations, the Committee is expected to conclude deliberations on a draft decision on Item 4.3, "Protection of the #environment and the health of persons (Article 18 of the @whofctc.bsky.social).
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November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's Day 5⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
On the penultimate day of the negotiations, the Committee is expected to conclude deliberations on a draft decision on Item 4.3, "Protection of the #environment and the health of persons (Article 18 of the @whofctc.bsky.social).
▶ fctc.who.int/convention/c...
On the penultimate day of the negotiations, the Committee is expected to conclude deliberations on a draft decision on Item 4.3, "Protection of the #environment and the health of persons (Article 18 of the @whofctc.bsky.social).
▶ fctc.who.int/convention/c...
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event that will showcase the new #PRTRs management scheme in the IOMC Toolbox for Decision-Making to help countries achieve the goals of the Global Framework on Chemicals #GFC. @unitar.bsky.social @oecd-env.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event that will showcase the new #PRTRs management scheme in the IOMC Toolbox for Decision-Making to help countries achieve the goals of the Global Framework on Chemicals #GFC. @unitar.bsky.social @oecd-env.bsky.social
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The 7th session of the UN Environment Assembly will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Join this #UNEA7 briefing updating on preparations from @unep.org, Member States & stakeholders, and highlighting #GENeva contributions.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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Join this #UNEA7 briefing updating on preparations from @unep.org, Member States & stakeholders, and highlighting #GENeva contributions.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The 7th session of the UN Environment Assembly will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Join this #UNEA7 briefing updating on preparations from @unep.org, Member States & stakeholders, and highlighting #GENeva contributions.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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Join this #UNEA7 briefing updating on preparations from @unep.org, Member States & stakeholders, and highlighting #GENeva contributions.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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It's Day 5⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
The final day of the week-long series of meetings will be dedicated to the Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers. #PRTRs #PRTRMOPP5
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The final day of the week-long series of meetings will be dedicated to the Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers. #PRTRs #PRTRMOPP5
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November 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It's Day 5⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
The final day of the week-long series of meetings will be dedicated to the Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers. #PRTRs #PRTRMOPP5
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The final day of the week-long series of meetings will be dedicated to the Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers. #PRTRs #PRTRMOPP5
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November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Multistakeholder Support for Escazú and Aarhus Implementation", discussing challenges & opportunities for promoting multistakeholder and cross-regional cooperation and presenting good practices on the three Aarhus pillars.
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Multistakeholder Support for Escazú and Aarhus Implementation", discussing challenges & opportunities for promoting multistakeholder and cross-regional cooperation and presenting good practices on the three Aarhus pillars.
It's Day 4⃣ of the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
Delegates and observers gather for the Joint High-Level Segment which will focus on the role of the #AarhusConvention and its Protocol in advancing public rights to tackle the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
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Delegates and observers gather for the Joint High-Level Segment which will focus on the role of the #AarhusConvention and its Protocol in advancing public rights to tackle the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's Day 4⃣ of the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
Delegates and observers gather for the Joint High-Level Segment which will focus on the role of the #AarhusConvention and its Protocol in advancing public rights to tackle the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
▶️ unece.org/environmenta...
Delegates and observers gather for the Joint High-Level Segment which will focus on the role of the #AarhusConvention and its Protocol in advancing public rights to tackle the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
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It's Day 4⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
Following yesterday's consideration of the report mandated by COP10 & the presentation of the draft decision proposed by a Party, discussions on Agenda Item 4.3 on the protection of the #environment & health of persons will continue today. @whofctc.bsky.social
Following yesterday's consideration of the report mandated by COP10 & the presentation of the draft decision proposed by a Party, discussions on Agenda Item 4.3 on the protection of the #environment & health of persons will continue today. @whofctc.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It's Day 4⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
Following yesterday's consideration of the report mandated by COP10 & the presentation of the draft decision proposed by a Party, discussions on Agenda Item 4.3 on the protection of the #environment & health of persons will continue today. @whofctc.bsky.social
Following yesterday's consideration of the report mandated by COP10 & the presentation of the draft decision proposed by a Party, discussions on Agenda Item 4.3 on the protection of the #environment & health of persons will continue today. @whofctc.bsky.social
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "The Role of the Aarhus Centres in Advancing Convention’s Implementation” which will explore the unique role of Aarhus Centres in promoting transparency, inclusivity, and sustainable environmental governments.
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "The Role of the Aarhus Centres in Advancing Convention’s Implementation” which will explore the unique role of Aarhus Centres in promoting transparency, inclusivity, and sustainable environmental governments.
In the margins of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs, the GEN is at a discussion on safeguarding human rights defenders, sharing lessons from defenders' testimonies & work of SR env't defenders, to turn them into recommendations to better protect defenders.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In the margins of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs, the GEN is at a discussion on safeguarding human rights defenders, sharing lessons from defenders' testimonies & work of SR env't defenders, to turn them into recommendations to better protect defenders.
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The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Children, Youth and Aarhus Rights in the light of the growing recognition of the rights to a health environment”, exploring how #R2HE strengthens procedural rights under the Convention for children and youth.
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Children, Youth and Aarhus Rights in the light of the growing recognition of the rights to a health environment”, exploring how #R2HE strengthens procedural rights under the Convention for children and youth.
#Live now!
In preparation for the 1st session of the Plenary Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution taking place in #GENeva in February 2026, join this session for an overview of #ISPCWP.
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In preparation for the 1st session of the Plenary Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution taking place in #GENeva in February 2026, join this session for an overview of #ISPCWP.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#Live now!
In preparation for the 1st session of the Plenary Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution taking place in #GENeva in February 2026, join this session for an overview of #ISPCWP.
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In preparation for the 1st session of the Plenary Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution taking place in #GENeva in February 2026, join this session for an overview of #ISPCWP.
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19 November is #WorldToiletDay!
This year’s theme focuses on sanitation in a changing world, exploring how to make toilets climate-resilient, future-ready, and accessible to all.
Learn more on the role of #GENeva in helping achieve #SDG6 ▶ tiny.cc/GENToiletDay2025
This year’s theme focuses on sanitation in a changing world, exploring how to make toilets climate-resilient, future-ready, and accessible to all.
Learn more on the role of #GENeva in helping achieve #SDG6 ▶ tiny.cc/GENToiletDay2025
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
19 November is #WorldToiletDay!
This year’s theme focuses on sanitation in a changing world, exploring how to make toilets climate-resilient, future-ready, and accessible to all.
Learn more on the role of #GENeva in helping achieve #SDG6 ▶ tiny.cc/GENToiletDay2025
This year’s theme focuses on sanitation in a changing world, exploring how to make toilets climate-resilient, future-ready, and accessible to all.
Learn more on the role of #GENeva in helping achieve #SDG6 ▶ tiny.cc/GENToiletDay2025
It's Day 3⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
Parties will continue advancing work on treaty instruments & technical matters under Committee A & on reporting, implementation assistance, international cooperation & budgetary and institutional matters under Committee B.
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Parties will continue advancing work on treaty instruments & technical matters under Committee A & on reporting, implementation assistance, international cooperation & budgetary and institutional matters under Committee B.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It's Day 3⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
Parties will continue advancing work on treaty instruments & technical matters under Committee A & on reporting, implementation assistance, international cooperation & budgetary and institutional matters under Committee B.
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Parties will continue advancing work on treaty instruments & technical matters under Committee A & on reporting, implementation assistance, international cooperation & budgetary and institutional matters under Committee B.
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It's Day 3⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
As delegates return to plenary to advance the work, the meeting commences with the report of the UNECE #AarhusConvention Special Rapporteur Michel Forst on the protection of #EnvironmentalDefenders.
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As delegates return to plenary to advance the work, the meeting commences with the report of the UNECE #AarhusConvention Special Rapporteur Michel Forst on the protection of #EnvironmentalDefenders.
▶️ unece.org/info/Environ...
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It's Day 3⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
As delegates return to plenary to advance the work, the meeting commences with the report of the UNECE #AarhusConvention Special Rapporteur Michel Forst on the protection of #EnvironmentalDefenders.
▶️ unece.org/info/Environ...
As delegates return to plenary to advance the work, the meeting commences with the report of the UNECE #AarhusConvention Special Rapporteur Michel Forst on the protection of #EnvironmentalDefenders.
▶️ unece.org/info/Environ...
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Defending the defenders: Awareness raising, Testimonies and Mutual Learning", which will offer a dedicated space for learning from environmental defenders & raising awareness of the need to protect them.
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event, "Defending the defenders: Awareness raising, Testimonies and Mutual Learning", which will offer a dedicated space for learning from environmental defenders & raising awareness of the need to protect them.
The GEN is at #FCTCCOP11 side event on tobacco & nicotine products waste, discussing environmental challenges, global and country responses & connecting with COP11 deliberations on Art. 18 on protecting environmental & people health in tobacco cultivation & manufacturing. @whofctc.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The GEN is at #FCTCCOP11 side event on tobacco & nicotine products waste, discussing environmental challenges, global and country responses & connecting with COP11 deliberations on Art. 18 on protecting environmental & people health in tobacco cultivation & manufacturing. @whofctc.bsky.social
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event on "Promoting transparency and participatory approaches to biosafety-related decision-making", noting the GMO Amendment’s entry into force & promoting stronger public engagement under the #AarhusConvention & Cartagena Protocol.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event on "Promoting transparency and participatory approaches to biosafety-related decision-making", noting the GMO Amendment’s entry into force & promoting stronger public engagement under the #AarhusConvention & Cartagena Protocol.
18 to 24 November is World #AMR Awareness Week.
#WAAW2025 underscores the urgent need to take bold, united action today to address the harm AMR brings to our health, food systems, environment & economies.
Learn how #GENeva is acting now to address AMR ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWAAW25
#WAAW2025 underscores the urgent need to take bold, united action today to address the harm AMR brings to our health, food systems, environment & economies.
Learn how #GENeva is acting now to address AMR ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWAAW25
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
18 to 24 November is World #AMR Awareness Week.
#WAAW2025 underscores the urgent need to take bold, united action today to address the harm AMR brings to our health, food systems, environment & economies.
Learn how #GENeva is acting now to address AMR ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWAAW25
#WAAW2025 underscores the urgent need to take bold, united action today to address the harm AMR brings to our health, food systems, environment & economies.
Learn how #GENeva is acting now to address AMR ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWAAW25
It's Day 2⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
As #MoP8 Parties continue work on pending documents, Day 2 moves to the General Segment, as they are expected to tackle:
🔸 Substantive issues, incl. GMO
🔸 Reporting & compliance mechanisms
🔸 SR on env't defenders
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As #MoP8 Parties continue work on pending documents, Day 2 moves to the General Segment, as they are expected to tackle:
🔸 Substantive issues, incl. GMO
🔸 Reporting & compliance mechanisms
🔸 SR on env't defenders
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November 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It's Day 2⃣ of #AarhusPRTRsMoPs!
As #MoP8 Parties continue work on pending documents, Day 2 moves to the General Segment, as they are expected to tackle:
🔸 Substantive issues, incl. GMO
🔸 Reporting & compliance mechanisms
🔸 SR on env't defenders
▶️ unece.org/info/Environ...
As #MoP8 Parties continue work on pending documents, Day 2 moves to the General Segment, as they are expected to tackle:
🔸 Substantive issues, incl. GMO
🔸 Reporting & compliance mechanisms
🔸 SR on env't defenders
▶️ unece.org/info/Environ...
It's Day 2⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
With a busy agenda ahead, delegates are meeting in regional meetings before reconvening in plenary to discuss global progress in implementing of @whofctc.bsky.social, election of officers & more.
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With a busy agenda ahead, delegates are meeting in regional meetings before reconvening in plenary to discuss global progress in implementing of @whofctc.bsky.social, election of officers & more.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It's Day 2⃣ at #FCTCCOP11!
With a busy agenda ahead, delegates are meeting in regional meetings before reconvening in plenary to discuss global progress in implementing of @whofctc.bsky.social, election of officers & more.
▶ fctc.who.int/convention/c...
With a busy agenda ahead, delegates are meeting in regional meetings before reconvening in plenary to discuss global progress in implementing of @whofctc.bsky.social, election of officers & more.
▶ fctc.who.int/convention/c...
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event "Defending the Planet, Defending Rights: Women Leading #EnvironmentalJustice", highlighting experiences of Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders #EHRDs & exploring how the #AarhusConvention can advance feminist #ClimateJustice. @unwomen.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event "Defending the Planet, Defending Rights: Women Leading #EnvironmentalJustice", highlighting experiences of Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders #EHRDs & exploring how the #AarhusConvention can advance feminist #ClimateJustice. @unwomen.bsky.social
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event on "The #AarhusConvention on the ground: implementation and adaptation of the principles of environmental democracy" which will tackle how to make reporting mechanisms more effective and forward environmental democracy.
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The GEN is at the #AarhusPRTRsMoPs side event on "The #AarhusConvention on the ground: implementation and adaptation of the principles of environmental democracy" which will tackle how to make reporting mechanisms more effective and forward environmental democracy.
With less than a month to #UNEA7, this briefing will provide updates on preparations from @unep.org, Member States and stakeholders, while highlighting contributions from #GENeva as an international environmental governance hub.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
With less than a month to #UNEA7, this briefing will provide updates on preparations from @unep.org, Member States and stakeholders, while highlighting contributions from #GENeva as an international environmental governance hub.
🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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🗓 25 November, 10:30 CET
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