#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 #Switzerlandhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlvbwowohc2mMainstreaming scientific knowledge on plastics & health links is fundamental to put health at the core of global plastics action. Learn more at @unibe.ch Roman Lehner's Lightning Talk at the #HealthDiplomacyHouse. 🗓️ 21 May, 12:30 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May2615 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvbwowohc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlv3xqwra224Focused on leveraging global & #LocalAction, the #BiodiversityDay high-level panel in #GENeva will highlight priorities, vision & expected outcomes of #COP17Armenia, featuring the Special Envoy & Chief Negotiator of COP17. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social 📅 22 May 2026 ▶️ tiny.cc/GENBiodiversityDay2615 May 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv3xqwra224https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlusrydtl42fIn the margins of #WHA79, join @tessforum.bsky.social for @carolyndeere.bsky.social's Lightning Talk at the #HealthDiplomacyHouse to learn about key elements for protecting human health in the future #PlasticsTreaty. 🗓️ 21 May 2026, 12:30 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May2615 May 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlusrydtl42fhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlt5xknvwe24In the margins of #WHA79, join Etienne Cabane of @foodpackagingforum.org at the #HealthDiplomacyHouse for a talk on why food-contact chemical regulation is ineffective to protect health from the hazardous effects of #plastics. 🗓️ 21 May, 12:30 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May2614 May 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt5xknvwe24https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlsxzmzjlc2eThough often making headlines, the #plastics & health link has yet to receive the attention it requires in many other spaces. Join Dr. Rüdiger Krech of @who.int at the #HealthDiplomacyHouse for a Lightning Talk on the matter. @healthdiplomacy.bsky.social 🗓️ 21 May, 12:30 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May2614 May 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsxzmzjlc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlsiszokvc2p#SaveTheDate #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026 will rally the world around urgent #ClimateAction. As we head towards #COP31, join the #WED2026 celebration spotlighting multilateral #GENeva collectively driving action #NowForClimate. 📆 5 June, 9:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWED2614 May 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsiszokvc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlqgvmkucs2i#Live now! Launching the third edition of @unep.org GRID #GENeva's sand report "#Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development", experts joining this event will unpack the report’s findings and more. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN13May26 📺 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vs0vpbffMpk13 May 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqgvmkucs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlpx76m77k2xThe 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council is scheduled to take place in #GENeva from 15 June to 10 July 2026. Join this info-sharing session to learn and share #environment-related activities & events at #HRC62. 📆 28 May, 10:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN28May2613 May 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpx76m77k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlnzbfsjkc24#Live now! This briefing will present the final draft of the #UNGA resolution by #Vanuatu & a regionally diverse core group that endorses & builds upon the #ICJ climate ruling, moving from opinion to action. ▶️ tiny.cc/ICJ12May26 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOeFW8EObac12 May 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnzbfsjkc24https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlnllturxk24In the margins of #WHA79, join the #HealthDiplomacyHouse session in #GENeva, highlighting the need to communicate clearly, consistently & effectively about health impacts of #PlasticPollution. @healthdiplomacy.bsky.social @foodpackagingforum.org @ciel.org 🗓️ 21 May, 12:30 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN21May2612 May 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnllturxk24https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlducjgews2zJoin the diplomatic briefing in #GENeva presenting the final draft of the #UNGA resolution by #Vanuatu and a regionally diverse core group that endorses & builds upon the #ICJ climate ruling, moving from opinion to action. @ciel.org @wy4cj.bsky.social 📅 12 May, 16:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/ICJ12May2608 May 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlducjgews2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlnir4hlac2412 May is #PlantHealthDay! This year’s celebration underscores the importance of protecting plants to safeguard ecosystems, livelihoods & resilient food systems. Learn how #GENeva is advancing action to #ProtectOurPlants ▶️ http://tiny.cc/GENPlantHealthDay12 May 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnir4hlac24https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlkztnamlp2q🇨🇭 11 May marks Swiss #OvershootDay, when #Switzerland, from this day onward, is living beyond the planet’s yearly resources. If everyone lived like the Swiss population, we would need 2.8 Earths. Learn how #GENeva advances solutions to #MoveTheDate ▶️ tiny.cc/SwissOvershoot2611 May 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkztnamlp2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlkp63jczc2y#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 11-17 May? ✅ #Sand Report 2026 ✅ #ICJAO Climate Ruling @ #UNGA ✅ #HRC62 ✅ #Biodiversity ✅ #NowForClimate ✅ #Chemicals & Pollution ✅ Swiss #OvershootDay ✅ #Nuclear Weapons & Env't ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN11-17May2611 May 2026 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkp63jczc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlfoj7twxr259 May is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! This year’s theme highlights the power of community science to monitor, protect, and conserve migratory birds across borders. Learn about the role of #GENeva in their protection and #WMBD2026 activities in the region ▶️ tiny.cc/GENMigratoryBirds2609 May 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfoj7twxr25https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlducjgews2zJoin the diplomatic briefing in #GENeva presenting the final draft of the #UNGA resolution by #Vanuatu and a regionally diverse core group that endorses & builds upon the #ICJ climate ruling, moving from opinion to action. @ciel.org @wy4cj.bsky.social 📅 12 May, 16:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/ICJ12May2608 May 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlducjgews2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mldcyjnrlk2z#SaveTheDate Towards #COP17Armenia, join the #GENeva #BiodiversityDay celebration leveraging global & #LocalAction for nature & highlighting inclusive, participatory & whole-of-society action to achieve #KMGBF targets. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social 📅 22 May 2026 ▶️ tiny.cc/GENBiodiversityDay2608 May 2026 08:32 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldcyjnrlk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mlbhdddqgs2iOn the road to the 1st Int'l Conference of the Global Framework on #Chemicals, join this event tracking progress on developing indicators under the measurability framework & sharing preliminary information on the conference. #GFC 🗓️ 19 May, 14:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GFC19May2607 May 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbhdddqgs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml6nxpuwtk2r#Live now! Join experts for the launch of a new @unep.org guidance on Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines for a discussion on challenges & practical approaches to implementation of a #OneHealth approach for national systems. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN6May26 📺 https://youtube.com/watch?v=y7q4XLvhrLI06 May 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6nxpuwtk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml6fsh35yk2aLaunching the 2026 #Sand & Sustainability report, join this #GENeva Dialogue on Minerals & Metals that will unpack its findings around global sand governance, particularly as an essential resource for nature & development. 🗓️ 13 May, 15:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN13May2606 May 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6fsh35yk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml4nphslh22aAt the #ExploreDemain festival, the GEN is at the awarding ceremony for the Sustainable Development Competition of the Canton of #GENeva, beginning with an interview with climate activist Camille Étienne on her journey, her battles and her vision of the future.05 May 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4nphslh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml4hvfilms2zAs part of the #ExploreDemain festival in #GENeva, the GEN is at the roundtable highlighting the obstacles, opportunities for, and concrete cases of moving towards "living better with less". ▶️ https://exploregeneve.ch/event/vivre-mieux-avec-moins-oui-mais-comment05 May 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hvfilms2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml4dk3w33c2gJoin experts as they reflect on the new guidance on Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines, as they reflect & share recommendations on strengthening national systems for safe disposal of unused meds from a #OneHealth approach. 🗓️ 6 May, 14:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN6May2605 May 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4dk3w33c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml3xk3p4cs2gThe GEN is at a high-level dialogue with Nobel prize laureate Joseph Stiglitz and @wto.org DG Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, exploring the future of a multilateral trading system, contributing to an upcoming paper developing a set of core principles towards a progressive trade policy.05 May 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3xk3p4cs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3ml3wnipznk2gToday, @unisinos.bsky.social students visited the International #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance! Lively discussions took place with Ivo Mulder of @unep.org on #ClimateFinance & Simon Dünnenberger on @iisd.org's work on energy & his career journey.05 May 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3wnipznk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mkz66xmzcs2c#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 4-10 May? ✅ #Pharmaceuticals #OneHealth ✅ #SantaMartaConference ✅ #Biodiversity ✅ #ClimateAction ✅ #Chemicals & Pollution ✅ Env't Impacts of War ✅ #UN80 ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN4-10May2604 May 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz66xmzcs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mkpkg73jvk2u#Live now! In the margins of #UNECE Resource Management Week, join the #GENeva Dialogue on Minerals & Metals for a discussion on a UNEP-IGF Mining report on the evolving landscape of #SustainabilityStandards & initiatives. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN30Apr26 📺 https://youtube.com/watch?v=74spAsr-CPA30 Apr 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpkg73jvk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mkp6e3jm5k2uThe GEN is at Day 4️⃣ of UNECE Resource Management Week beginning with a discussion on International Centres of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management and their role in contributing to the development and application of #UNFC and #UNRMS. 📺 https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k19smc6cuh30 Apr 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp6e3jm5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mkmtpb3vbk25As demand for minerals & metals increase, sustainability standards & initiatives have also more than doubled in past decades. Join experts in this event discussing a new report exploring how to navigate this evolving landscape. 🗓️ 30 April, 13:40 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN30Apr2629 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmtpb3vbk25https://bsky.app/profile/genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/post/3mkmovakccs25The GEN is at #UNECE Resource Management Week for a discussion on CETM-aligned strategies for responsible #CriticalMineral development, examining how the UNSG’s Panel on CETM can be translated into practical action. ▶️ https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10ew1g1z629 Apr 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:nmolochlft3v73jltwpfc5iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmovakccs25