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…

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Located within the UN Environment Division of Economy, the Resources & Markets Branch…

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Located within the UN Environment Division of Economy, the Resources & Markets Branch…

Marine litter and plastic pollution have long been in the global spotlight. Up to twelve million tonnes of plastic waste end up in our oceans every year, where marine wildlife ingest or are entangled by plastic debris, causing injury and death. Plastic pollution also has negative impacts on food safety and quality, human health and coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change. In spite of this, the flow of plastic into the ocean continues…

Do you want to bring environment in the broader context of global governance? Make a positive impact and contribute to solving some of today’s environmental challenges! Join a Q&A session of the Executive Programmes on Environmental Governance & Policy-Making and ask all your questions to Anne Saab, programme director. The Executive Programmes on Environmental Governance & Policy-Making will enable you to (non-exhaustive): Develop skills such as…

Table ronde Agro-alimentaire, comment passer de la quantité à la qualité ? Intervenant·e·s : René Longet Expert en durabilité, président de la commission consultative de la diversité biologique Valentina Hemmeler Maïga Directrice générale de l’office cantonal de l’agriculture et de la nature (OCAN) François Erard Directeur AgriGenève Modération: Pascaline Minet Journaliste et cheffe rubrique Sciences Le Temps L'évènement aura lieu le 3 septembre…

Alimentation saine, santé et agriculture durable.Traitement des questions centrales liées à la production agricole durable, l’alimentation saine et la santé. Intervenantes : Renata Nogueira Co-responsable unité Médecines Julian Tugwell Co-responsable unité AgroÉcologie L'évènement aura lieu le 2 septembre 2021 de 19h45–20h45 Table ronde Uni Bastions (Genève) salle B 302

Université et climat : quels enseignements pour la transition ? Intervenant·e·s : Dr Nelly Niwa Directrice du Centre Interdisciplinaire de Durabilité de l’UNIL Géraldine Pflieger Professeure associée en politiques urbaines et de l’environnement et Directrice de l’Institut des Sciences de l’Environnement de l’Université de Genève Christophe Dunand Conseiller en management, gouvernance et transitions à réalise et chargé de cours en entrepreneuriat…

La Genève internationale est mobilisée dans lutte contre le changement climatique et le plastique. De nombreuses organisations internationales, missions permanentes et organisations non-gouvernementales placent la question climatique au cœur de leur travail. De même elle se mobilise autour du développement d’un accord contraignant sur le plastique. Capitale mondiale du multilatéralisme, Genève est en effet au centre de nombreux débats et…