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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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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 4d

#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 6-12 Oct?

✅ #UNForumOfMayors
✅ #BecomingNaturePositive
✅ #UNEA7
✅ #Pharmaceuticals
✅ 10 Years #ParisAgreement
✅ #HRC60
✅ #WMBD2025
✅ #ISPCWP
✅ #JaneGoodall
✅ & more

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23h

This #MinamataCOP6 online event will discuss how mercury exposure, including from ASGM, impacts Indigenous Peoples #HumanRights & identify ways to strengthen IPs protection & participation in @minamataconvention.bsky.social processes.

🗓️ 16 October, 13:00 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23h

This #MinamataCOP6 online event explores [email protected] has bridged science and policy & consider emerging priorities on metals, metalloids & minerals for the Intergovernmental SPP on Chemicals, Waste & Pollution. #ISPCWP

🗓️ 16 October, 11:00 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23h

This #MinamataCOP6 online event co-organized with @toxicsfree.bsky.social will highlight the urgency to accelerate the end of primary #mercury mining, restrict mercury trade & establish a phase-out date for mercury use in #ASGM.

🗓️ 14 October, 16:30 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23h

The 6th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to @minamataconvention.bsky.social will take place from 3-7 November 2025 in #GENeva.

With key online pre-COP events taking place next week, learn more about various GEN engagement on the road to #MinamataCOP6.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

From #ISDS, water-energy nexus, ocean #pollution, #JustTransition & #COP30, to implementing climate advisory opinions, the @GENetwork has co-organized & covered #HRC60 side & parallel events related to environment.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

In the last session of UN @srtoxics.bsky.social Marcos Orellana at the Human Rights Council, the 2025 #GENeva #ToxicFreeTalks highlighted the importance of ensuring that international law and policies create real & tangible impacts on the ground towards a #ToxicFree world.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Environment-related resolutions adopted at #HRC60 include:

🔹 #SeaLevelRise
🔹 Mandate renewal of SR #IndigenousPeoples
🔹 Rights to safe drinking #water & #sanitation
🔹 Rights of #IndigenousPeoples
🔹 #RightToDevelopment
🔹 & more

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

The 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council has just concluded this afternoon in #GENeva!

With the #environment high on the agenda, consult the outcomes and decisions taken from #HRC60 ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC60Environ...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

"Pharmaceutical residues in wastewater is not just an env't issue. It mirrors how our health, ecosystems & economics are interconnected."

Thank you for joining the event that highlighted that available solutions are available & must be scaled up.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Popi Karaolia of @unep.org stresses that pharmaceutical residues are a systemic issue spanning their entire lifecycle, calling for fit-for-purpose wastewater treatment, raising awareness, technology innovation, coherent policies & stronger science–policy partnerships.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Olfa Mahjoub of INRGREF, University of Carthage discusses how, given rising levels of #water stress, finding alternative water resources & strategies is crucial for farmers and stakeholders. She highlights the need to develop technologies to ensure safety of treated wastewater.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Drawing on an example from #India, Rajeshwari Sinha of @cseindia.bsky.social urges collective action on #AMR — a global #OneHealth challenge, calling for collaboration across stakeholders, preventive measures, & locally driven, cost-effective solutions to tackle pharma waste sustainably.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Amid challenges posed to agriculture by water scarcity, Sara Rodriguez Mozaz of @icrawater.bsky.social presents relevant examples and studies, the potential use of reclaimed water in the Mediterranean Area, and risks associated.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Yongjun Zhang of Nanjing Tech University stresses #pharmaceuticals once used are transferred, including into the #environment through wastewater. He highlights the need to overcome cost & availability barriers to mainstream existing technologies to purify #wastewater.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Presenting the Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for manufacturing of antibiotics, Kate Medlicott of @who.int underscores it aims to respond to a greater demand for scientific basis to prevent emergence & spread of antibiotic resistance.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

Presenting the role of wastewaster in the lifecycle of pharmaceuticals and its release to the env't, Fernando Gastón Iturburu of @unep.org underscores the pharmaceuticals release in the #environment impacts not only on people's & planet's health but also bears economic consequences.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 1d

#Live now!

Wastewater is a main pathway through which pharmaceutical residues enter the environment. Join leading experts sharing experiences, innovations & strategies for monitoring, prevention & treatment of #wastewater.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Wastewater is among the main pathways through which pharmaceutical residues enter the environment.

Join leading experts sharing experiences, innovations & strategies for the monitoring, prevention & treatment of #wastewater.

📅 8 October, 14:00 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

In the margins of 5th Forum on HR, Democracy & Rule of Law, this #GlobalEthicalStocktake in #GENeva, will gather voices for an ethical dialogue on climate crisis ahead of #COP30noBrasil. #BalancoEticoGlobal

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social

📆 14 October, 13:15 CEST
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

In conclusion, Moderator Gyubin Hwang in highlighting the preparations by CYMG UNEP towards #UNEA7 and #YEA2025, calls on Member States to include the youth in delegations and help in providing financial support for the Youth Assembly.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

"The engagement of youth is not an option, it's a necessity."

Rabie Mohammed Al Rahbi, Director of Environmental Planning & Head of #UNEA7 Team for the Sultanate of #Oman stresses the importance of ensuring the outcome of #YEA2025 is translated into action.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

Representatives from #EU, #Monaco and #SriLanka stress that #youth engagement is not optional in the env't agenda but a necessity, as a resolution proposed by Sri Lanka for #UNEA7 on enhancing meaningful participation of youth in environmental & climate action was presented.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

In the lead-up to #UNEA7, Carlota Estalella Alba of @unep.org provides updates on the preparations & programme, including details on dialogues, side events, parallel events & main events where stakeholders, including youth, will showcase their engagement.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

In her opening remarks, @unep.org Exec. Director
@ingerandersen.bsky.social commends the CYMG UNEP engagement in #UNEA and beyond and invites them to build on these outcomes to contribute further to #UNEA7. She invites Member States to support #YEA2025 & have young people in their delegations.

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

The GEN is supporting the Children and Youth Major Group to @unep.org Briefing on Youth Engagement at #UNEA7 & #YEA2025 as a comprehensive info session about UNEA & associated processes to ensure broad youth & stakeholder engagement.

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