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 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
The GEN is at the 6th European Policy Dialogue Forum exploring the transformative potential of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, in the face of the erosion of social cohesion, exacerbated by the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
More information ▶️ registration.invitedesk.com/p/en/DUBitAO...
More information ▶️ registration.invitedesk.com/p/en/DUBitAO...
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The GEN is at the 6th European Policy Dialogue Forum exploring the transformative potential of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, in the face of the erosion of social cohesion, exacerbated by the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
More information ▶️ registration.invitedesk.com/p/en/DUBitAO...
More information ▶️ registration.invitedesk.com/p/en/DUBitAO...
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury Wastes Management in countries" presenting recent tools and projects on environmentally sound disposal of mercury-containing waste under both the @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @brsconventions.bsky.social.
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury Wastes Management in countries" presenting recent tools and projects on environmentally sound disposal of mercury-containing waste under both the @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @brsconventions.bsky.social.
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury reduction in artisanal gold mining using local knowledge and practical strategies - from data to action", exploring strategies to eliminate mercury use in ASGM through stakeholder engagement.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury reduction in artisanal gold mining using local knowledge and practical strategies - from data to action", exploring strategies to eliminate mercury use in ASGM through stakeholder engagement.
It's Day 5⃣ and the last day of #MinamataCOP6!
Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
It's Day 5⃣ and the last day of #MinamataCOP6!
Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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#SaveTheDate: On Monday 17 November 2025, H.E. Ms. Ever Mlilo, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to @ungeneva.bsky.social and the Secretary General will share the outcomes of the #WetlandsCOP15.
⏳15:00 – 16:00 CET
📍Palais des Nations, Geneva – Room VIII
contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
⏳15:00 – 16:00 CET
📍Palais des Nations, Geneva – Room VIII
contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#SaveTheDate: On Monday 17 November 2025, H.E. Ms. Ever Mlilo, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to @ungeneva.bsky.social and the Secretary General will share the outcomes of the #WetlandsCOP15.
⏳15:00 – 16:00 CET
📍Palais des Nations, Geneva – Room VIII
contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
⏳15:00 – 16:00 CET
📍Palais des Nations, Geneva – Room VIII
contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
Reposted by GENeva Environment Network
📣 #StateOfClimate Update 2025 is out now!
The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available.
Press release: https://bit.ly/3LoawS9
Full report: https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available.
Press release: https://bit.ly/3LoawS9
Full report: https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📣 #StateOfClimate Update 2025 is out now!
The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available.
Press release: https://bit.ly/3LoawS9
Full report: https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available.
Press release: https://bit.ly/3LoawS9
Full report: https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
Reposted by GENeva Environment Network
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on:
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on:
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
The GEN is at the event at #MinamataCOP6 delving into the experience of #Mexico in transitioning to #mercury-free chlor-alkali production.
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The GEN is at the event at #MinamataCOP6 delving into the experience of #Mexico in transitioning to #mercury-free chlor-alkali production.
The GEN is at the @gvagrad.bsky.social for a #MinamataCOP6 Special Event, "Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals: Where policy meets art", putting forward a powerful vision for ending mercury and colorism-fueled cosmetics. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The GEN is at the @gvagrad.bsky.social for a #MinamataCOP6 Special Event, "Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals: Where policy meets art", putting forward a powerful vision for ending mercury and colorism-fueled cosmetics. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
▶️ graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab, organized by
@unep.org Chemicals & Health Branch & #ISPCWP, exploring the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and discover ideas in science-policy collaboration.
@unep.org Chemicals & Health Branch & #ISPCWP, exploring the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and discover ideas in science-policy collaboration.
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab, organized by
@unep.org Chemicals & Health Branch & #ISPCWP, exploring the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and discover ideas in science-policy collaboration.
@unep.org Chemicals & Health Branch & #ISPCWP, exploring the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and discover ideas in science-policy collaboration.
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in #ASGM", presenting projects in Bolivia, Ghana and Tanzania as they share tools, strategies, and stories of partnering with women miners to improve opportunities and working conditions.
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in #ASGM", presenting projects in Bolivia, Ghana and Tanzania as they share tools, strategies, and stories of partnering with women miners to improve opportunities and working conditions.
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab highlighting the importance of fostering the integration of chemicals pollution into #NBSAPs, as panelists share the latest tools and countries’ perspectives.
🟡 minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
🟡 minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab highlighting the importance of fostering the integration of chemicals pollution into #NBSAPs, as panelists share the latest tools and countries’ perspectives.
🟡 minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
🟡 minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
6 November is the Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the #Environment in War & Armed Conflicts, reiterating that peace & the health of our planet are intertwined. #EnvConflictDay
Learn how #GENeva helps ensure action on environment is part of ensuring peace ➡️ tiny.cc/GENEnvConflict
Learn how #GENeva helps ensure action on environment is part of ensuring peace ➡️ tiny.cc/GENEnvConflict
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
6 November is the Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the #Environment in War & Armed Conflicts, reiterating that peace & the health of our planet are intertwined. #EnvConflictDay
Learn how #GENeva helps ensure action on environment is part of ensuring peace ➡️ tiny.cc/GENEnvConflict
Learn how #GENeva helps ensure action on environment is part of ensuring peace ➡️ tiny.cc/GENEnvConflict
It's Day 4⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
After key decisions were agreed upon yesterday, parties will continue advancing work for the consideration of outcomes of contact groups, and the adoption of remaining decisions.
@minamataconvention.bsky.social @enb.iisd.org
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinamataCOP6
After key decisions were agreed upon yesterday, parties will continue advancing work for the consideration of outcomes of contact groups, and the adoption of remaining decisions.
@minamataconvention.bsky.social @enb.iisd.org
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinamataCOP6
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It's Day 4⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
After key decisions were agreed upon yesterday, parties will continue advancing work for the consideration of outcomes of contact groups, and the adoption of remaining decisions.
@minamataconvention.bsky.social @enb.iisd.org
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinamataCOP6
After key decisions were agreed upon yesterday, parties will continue advancing work for the consideration of outcomes of contact groups, and the adoption of remaining decisions.
@minamataconvention.bsky.social @enb.iisd.org
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinamataCOP6
In the lead up to the first Int'l Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, this high-level exchange at Palais des Nations gathers governments, philanthropies, industry leaders & int'l organizations to discuss advancing the goals of #GFC by investing through impact.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In the lead up to the first Int'l Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, this high-level exchange at Palais des Nations gathers governments, philanthropies, industry leaders & int'l organizations to discuss advancing the goals of #GFC by investing through impact.
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals", bringing global voices and solutions to reduce demand for mercury and skin lightening.
▶️ minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
▶️ minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The GEN is at #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals", bringing global voices and solutions to reduce demand for mercury and skin lightening.
▶️ minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
▶️ minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
#Live now!
Launching the Women’s Caucus for @minamataconvention.bsky.social, this #MinamataCOP6 special event celebrates a historic step to ensure women’s experiences, expertise & leadership shape mercury & chemicals governance.
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Rr...
Launching the Women’s Caucus for @minamataconvention.bsky.social, this #MinamataCOP6 special event celebrates a historic step to ensure women’s experiences, expertise & leadership shape mercury & chemicals governance.
▶ tiny.cc/MinamataWome...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Rr...
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#Live now!
Launching the Women’s Caucus for @minamataconvention.bsky.social, this #MinamataCOP6 special event celebrates a historic step to ensure women’s experiences, expertise & leadership shape mercury & chemicals governance.
▶ tiny.cc/MinamataWome...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Rr...
Launching the Women’s Caucus for @minamataconvention.bsky.social, this #MinamataCOP6 special event celebrates a historic step to ensure women’s experiences, expertise & leadership shape mercury & chemicals governance.
▶ tiny.cc/MinamataWome...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Rr...
A full house at the #EnvironmentHouse, as @unep.org Deputy Exec. Director Elizabeth Mrema met the staff of MEAs and UNEP units and branches in #GENeva.
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A full house at the #EnvironmentHouse, as @unep.org Deputy Exec. Director Elizabeth Mrema met the staff of MEAs and UNEP units and branches in #GENeva.
It's Day 3⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
With a full day ahead, delegates are expected to consider contact groups outcomes and continue advancing on agenda items, incl. matters for consideration or action by the COP & int'l cooperation & coordination. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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With a full day ahead, delegates are expected to consider contact groups outcomes and continue advancing on agenda items, incl. matters for consideration or action by the COP & int'l cooperation & coordination. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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November 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It's Day 3⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
With a full day ahead, delegates are expected to consider contact groups outcomes and continue advancing on agenda items, incl. matters for consideration or action by the COP & int'l cooperation & coordination. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMin...
With a full day ahead, delegates are expected to consider contact groups outcomes and continue advancing on agenda items, incl. matters for consideration or action by the COP & int'l cooperation & coordination. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMin...
#Live now!
Join this #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab focusing on #HumanRights of groups in vulnerable situations, the health impacts of mercury, and strategies for prevention & guidance to strengthen health systems.
▶️ tiny.cc/COP6KnowledgeLab4Nov25
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoR...
Join this #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab focusing on #HumanRights of groups in vulnerable situations, the health impacts of mercury, and strategies for prevention & guidance to strengthen health systems.
▶️ tiny.cc/COP6KnowledgeLab4Nov25
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoR...
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#Live now!
Join this #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab focusing on #HumanRights of groups in vulnerable situations, the health impacts of mercury, and strategies for prevention & guidance to strengthen health systems.
▶️ tiny.cc/COP6KnowledgeLab4Nov25
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoR...
Join this #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab focusing on #HumanRights of groups in vulnerable situations, the health impacts of mercury, and strategies for prevention & guidance to strengthen health systems.
▶️ tiny.cc/COP6KnowledgeLab4Nov25
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoR...
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event of
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event of
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
@planetgold.org on lessons learned & best practices from the cross-programmatic assessment of its first phase, as it addresses mercury pollution in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
▶️ planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
▶️ iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm/agenda
It's Day 2⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
Participants gather for regional meetings, as delegates delve into discussions on key items:
🟡 #ASGM
🟡 Mercury waste
🟡 Programme of work and budget
🟡 National reporting
🟡 Effectiveness evaluation
🟡 & more
▶️ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinam…
Participants gather for regional meetings, as delegates delve into discussions on key items:
🟡 #ASGM
🟡 Mercury waste
🟡 Programme of work and budget
🟡 National reporting
🟡 Effectiveness evaluation
🟡 & more
▶️ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinam…
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It's Day 2⃣ at #MinamataCOP6!
Participants gather for regional meetings, as delegates delve into discussions on key items:
🟡 #ASGM
🟡 Mercury waste
🟡 Programme of work and budget
🟡 National reporting
🟡 Effectiveness evaluation
🟡 & more
▶️ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinam…
Participants gather for regional meetings, as delegates delve into discussions on key items:
🟡 #ASGM
🟡 Mercury waste
🟡 Programme of work and budget
🟡 National reporting
🟡 Effectiveness evaluation
🟡 & more
▶️ tiny.cc/GENRoadtoMinam…