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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 9-15 Feb?

✅ 2026 #Chemicals #Waste Negotiations
#ISPCWP1 Adjourned
#PlasticsTreaty New Chair
#HumanRights & Env't
#Disinformation
@who.int #EB158 Outcomes
#IPBES12 #BizBiodiversity
✅ & more

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Today, Sciences Po Lyon students visited the International #EnvironmentHouse!

Lively discussions took place with Paulina Resich of @iisd.org on communications, Haris Sherzad of @unep.org on env't recovery in disasters & conflicts, & the GEN on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance!
February 10, 2026 at 1:28 PM
10 February is #WorldPulsesDay! 🫘

Highlighting the important role pulses play in diverse & sustainable agrifood systems, this day is an opportunity to promote a healthy diet & planet for all. #LovePulses

Learn more on #FoodSystems & role of #GENeva ➡️ tiny.cc/GENFoodSystems
February 10, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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The @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org is hosting ‘Chemicals and Waste Negotiations Briefing 2026’ on Thursday, February 12, from 10:00-12:00 CET.

This event will take place in-person and online. Learn more and RSVP here: www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/chemi...
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
With the environment high on its agenda, follow the organizational meeting where Member States present their initiatives at #HRC61.

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For more information on #environment & #humanrights activities in the upcoming session ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC61Environ...
February 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 9-15 Feb?

✅ 2026 #Chemicals #Waste Negotiations
#ISPCWP1 Adjourned
#PlasticsTreaty New Chair
#HumanRights & Env't
#Disinformation
@who.int #EB158 Outcomes
#IPBES12 #BizBiodiversity
✅ & more

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February 9, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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After three months of consultations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee tasked with developing a legally binding instrument on #plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, elected Julio Cordano 🇨🇱 to serve as its new Chair

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/plastic-poll...

#PlasticsTreaty
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The #ISPCWP1 adjourned without agreeing to any decisions.

The meeting will resume some time in the future to try again to operationalize the newest science-policy panel focused on #chemicals, #waste, and #pollution.

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...

#science #sustdev
February 6, 2026 at 10:41 PM
It's Day 5⃣ of #ISPCWP1 in #GENeva!

With much to tackle on the last day of negotiations, delegates and observers gather in CICG for regional and stakeholder meetings, before moving into contact group work and plenary.

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February 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Negotiations at #ISPCWP1 broke down Thursday

A small group is trying to find a way forward, while others remain mired in debates on the rules of procedure, especially how to elect a Bureau

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...

#chemicals #pollution
February 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Genève et l’environnement: une action collective au cœur du multilatéralisme - #GENeva and the Environment: Collective Action at the Heart of Multilateralism
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Chronique internationale: Genève reste incontournable pour l’environnement
Le directeur du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement explique pourquoi la ville lémanique reste incontournable. Et comment la Suisse y contribue activement.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
After working into the night, delegates and observers return to CICG on Day 4⃣ of #ISPCWP1 to meet for regional and stakeholder meetings, as they prepare for the plenary scheduled this morning.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM
2026 is set to be another busy year for the #chemicals & #waste agenda.

With key meetings & negotiations taking place this year, join the Chemicals & Waste Negotiations Briefing for updates.

🗓️ 12 February, 10:00 CET
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@brsconventions.bsky.social @minamataconvention.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
#Live now!

On the occasion of the visit of Int'l Seabed Authority SG, join this #GENeva Dialogue on Minerals & Metals taking stock of outcomes of #ISA30 & providing information, perspectives & expectations ahead of first part of #ISA31.

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February 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
It's Day 3⃣ at #ISPCWP1!

With plenary resuming today, delegates and stakeholders meet from early morning in regional and informal settings in preparation for another busy day of discussions to finalize the rules of procedure.

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February 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Want to dig deeper into Tuesday's talks at the first session of the plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution?

Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report

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#ISPCWP1
Daily report for 3 February 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
On the occasion of her visit to Geneva for #ISPCWP1, @unep.org Executive Director @ingerandersen.bsky.social held a town hall meeting this afternoon at the International #EnvironmentHouse with staff, consultants, and interns of UNEP and its #MEAs based in #GENeva.
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today, @gvagrad.bsky.social Exec. Education students visited #EnvironmentHouse for an intro on #GENeva as a global env't governance hub!

Rich discussions were held w/ Josep Garí of @undp.org on #ParisAgreement & sustainable territories & Hassan Partow of @unep.org on disasters, conflicts & env't.
February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
It's Day 2⃣ of #ISPCWP1!

This morning, delegates and observers gather for regional and stakeholder meetings, in preparation for the expected contact group work today.

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February 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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The first meeting of the newest science-policy panel already shows how far this new body must travel before its first report is published

Hours were spent at #ISPCWP1 on how to elect the Chair, with the rest of the Bureau's membership still undecided

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#chemicals
February 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
2 February marks #WorldWetlandsDay!

This year highlights that traditional knowledge remains essential in sustaining #wetlands ecosystems & preserving cultural identity.

Explore aquatic spaces & renatured shores through #WWD2026 activities in #GENeva ▶️ tiny.cc/GENWetlandsD...
February 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
The first plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on #Chemicals, #Waste & #Pollution kicks off today in #GENeva.

On Day 1⃣ of #ISPCWP1, delegates & observers gather at CICG for regional & stakeholder meetings before the opening.

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February 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 2-8 Feb?

#ISPCWP1
✅ Int'l Seabed Authority SG Visit
#PlasticsTreaty #INC5.3
✅ Env't @ @who.int #EB158
#IPBES12
#UNECE IAN System Launch
✅ Towards 2026 UN #WaterConference
✅ & more

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February 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM
It’s day 0️⃣ at the first plenary session of the ISP-CWP #ISPCWP1

Ahead of the opening of the meeting on Monday 2 February, preparations are underway with regional groups and stakeholders meeting at CICG.

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February 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Upcoming 📣

The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution will aim to finalize its rules of procedure

It will also address policies for producing reports, and its conflict-of-interest policy

enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...

#ISPCWP
1st Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP P1)
The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution will aim to finalize its rules of procedure. It will also address policies for producing reports, and...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Today, UNIGE Executive Students in Public Health visited Int'l #EnvironmentHouse.

As part of GAHP module, rich exchanges took place with Tapi Nxele of @unep.org on issues of concern & Global Framework on Chemicals & @GENetwork on #GENeva as a global hub for env't governance.
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM