Duties and responsibilities: Assist the Greening and Sustainability Project Coordinators in providing support if data collection and data management related to the Green Data initiative: 1. Support the UNHCR Greening the Blue report with a. Data collection of environmental and energy related data; b. Communication and follow up with Country Focal points; c. Data quality assurance. 2. Assist in the development of new and ad-hoc reports in Greening…

This training course will explore the major international and regional instruments for the promotion of human rights, as well as with their implementation and enforcement mechanisms; and provide practical insights into the different UN human rights mechanisms pertinent to advancing environmental issues and protecting environmental human rights defenders. It will also address the synergies and tensions between international human rights law and…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO’s Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The Liaison Office with the United Nations in Geneva is responsible for liaising with…

World Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2021 under the theme "Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet", as a way to highlight the central role of forests, forest species and ecosystems services in sustaining the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people globally, and particularly of Indigenous and local communities with historic ties to forested and forest-adjacent areas. This aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1, 12…

This internship position is located in the Forests, Land and Housing Division of the Economic Commission for Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. Responsibilities Under the guidance of the staff of the Joint ECE/FAO Section on Forestry and Timber, the interns the intern will contribute to the activities of the Section in the following areas: Meeting organization including assistance to the organization of a ministerial meeting, special events, webinars…

Helvetas is an organization specialized in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. The vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner. For the Water Food and Climate Team based in Zurich and Bern it is looking for a goal-oriented and pragmatic individual to join the organization as per February…

This e-tutorial aims to provide an incursion through the LoCAL mechanism. It provides answers to a series of questions such as: Why are local governments in a position to address climate change at the local level?, How does LoCAL mechanism help local governments to address climate change?, What are the components LoCAL relies on and how are they interlinked? Where does LoCAL operate? and others more. Building on two decades of experience in local…

Partners For Conservation offers many opportunities for people looking for an African experience. These include internship-tourism, voluntourism and scientific tourism. From day one, until the last day of your adventure, we can organise and manage your volunteering, internship or scientific tourism experience. This programmes are designed to meet both your and conservation needs. The placement starts with introduction to the local language. The…

Climate change is considered by many as among the greatest risks for peace and security in the 21st century. As the planet’s temperature rises, extended droughts, rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense storms are affecting the lives and livelihoods of people in all corners of the globe. Particularly in conflict affected settings, these impacts can compound economic, social or political drivers of insecurity, leaving already vulnerable…

About the lecture The evidence of the gravity of the interdependent nature and climate crises humanity is facing has never been greater. With this comes a clear understanding of the devastating consequences this is having not only on the natural world, but also on our own lives, economies, health and wellbeing. With such clarity, it is imperative that we finally focus on what’s necessary to set the planet on a sustainable path. As WWF celebrates…

On October 12-14 2021, the Ministry for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation of Ghana and the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment are hosting the World Resources Forum 2021 to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue around "A Green Deal for Sustainable Resources". The conference is composed of three tracks: primary resources, secondary resources and circular economy. WRF2021 brings together stakeholders from policy, industry, science…

Objectifs Développer chez les participantes et les participants les compétences clés du développement durable: la pensée systémique la capacité d’anticipation et de prospective l’aptitude stratégique le raisonnement normatif et éthique les facultés interpersonnelles et de négociation interprofessionnelle auxquelles s’ajoute la réflexion critique que tout enseignement universitaire vise également à développer. Public Toute personne ayant des…

Human mobility, human rights and climate change are interlinked. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC), the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, among other international instruments and processes, recognize human mobility in the context of the adverse effects of climate change—including displacement, migration and planned relocation—as…

Regional preparatory meeting for the online segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury The objective of the meeting is to give Parties in the regions the possibility to hear briefings, exchange views and consult each other on the items of the provisional agenda to be considered during the online segment of COP-4. The Invitation Letter for Governments can be read here. Latin America and the…

The UN Biodiversity Conference, initially scheduled to take place in 2020, is now scheduled to take in two segments. The first part of the meetings will take place virtually from 11 to 15 October 2021, with the second part reconvening in face-to-face meetings in Kunming, China from 25 April to 8 May 2022. This executive briefing will provide the latest information on the preparations for the Conference, the status of negotiations and discussions…

The UN World Data Forum brings together data and statistical experts and users from governments, civil society, the private sector, donor and philanthropic bodies, international and regional agencies, the geospatial community, the media, academia and professional bodies. Data experts and users gather to spur data innovation, mobilize high-level political and financial support for data, and build a pathway to better data for sustainable…

Natural and man-made disasters have become more frequent than ever before and the need for disaster preparedness has increased over the years. Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Drones and Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to revolutionize the domain of disaster risk prevention, reduction and response. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hosting a series of…

This virtual side-event to the 48th Session of the Human Right Council, is convened by the Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Marcos Orellana, within the framework of the Geneva Beat Plastic Pollution Dialogues and Geneva Toxic Free Talks. In view of upcoming debates on whether to initiate negotiations toward a new plastics treaty at the next UN Environment Assembly in February 2022, this timely event will explore the impacts of…

The Geneva Nature-based Solutions dialogues aim to facilitate further engagement and discussion among the stakeholders in International Geneva and beyond, in the lead-up to a critical year for nature and society. The dialogues are convened by the Geneva Environment Network and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). We are facing a triple planetary crisis – climate change, nature loss and pollution. In this context, Nature…

The UN Biodiversity Conference, initially scheduled to take place in 2020, is now scheduled to take in two segments. The first part of the meetings will take place virtually from 11 to 15 October 2021, with the second part reconvening in face-to-face meetings in Kunming, China from 25 April to 8 May 2022. This executive briefing will provide the latest information on the preparations for the Conference, the status of negotiations and discussions…

How can security sector governance and reform contribute to preparing for a future shaped by environmental degradation and climate change? This webinar will analyze risks faced by both humans and the ecosystems on which they depend, while identifying new entry points for building resilience and meeting the security needs of communities. A variety of questions will be discussed, including: • What role can the security sector play in environmental…

On the occasion of World Peace Day, the news platform Geneva Solutions, the Geneva Press Club-Club suisse de la presse, and the Geneva Water Hub, a centre of the University of Geneva specialised in hydropolitics and hydrodiplomacy, are pleased to invite you their event, “Water: weapon of war or instrument of peace?”. This conference will reunite two panels of top speakers from high-level organisations to debate on Water security and Water…

The Forum is the host of an ambitious initiative focusing on the acceleration of the chemical industry’s journey to net-zero emissions through collaboration, the Collaborative Innovation for Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET). The initiative aims to put the global chemical sector on path to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century by accelerating the development and upscaling of low-carbon emitting technologies for chemical production and…

​​​​​IATA is searching for an Assistant Director Environment Communications. You will be joining a small team of 15 exceptionally skilled, passionate and diverse communicators. They are growing social media communities and longstanding relationships with journalists covering aviation around the world. You will be kept busy and encouraged to broadly develop all the skills of a modern communicator. As a member of the "CorpComms" team you will be…

Result of Service Draft guidance “From Science to Action under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention” (approx. 40 pages). Work Location Anywhere Expected duration 45 days of work spread over the period from 9 September 2021 to 20 December 2021. Duties and Responsibilities The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) conventions are science-based, legally binding global treaties aimed at the protection of human health and the environment from…