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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 1d

⏰ Just starting! Join us online to hear about the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea's #AdvisoryOpinion on #ClimateChange from ITLOS Judge Ida Caracciolo

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b1bf02...

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 2d

🗝️New initiative on #HumanRights & #ClimateChange re #SeaLevelRise - a study will be prepared by Advisory Committee to Human Rights Council with support from my mandate & @astridpuentes.bsky.social

📺States' positions on @CIJ_ICJ #AO & #FossilFuels at tinyurl.com/46ecpddp (from 1h40')

44th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025)

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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

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📆 14 October, 13:15 CEST
▶️ tiny.cc/GEN14Oct25GES

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 2d

Statement to the #LossAndDamage Fund to clarify relevance of the #ICJ #AdvisoryOpinion on #HumanRights, #Climate #Nature nexus #TransformativeChange

www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

@ipbes.net @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social @srenvironment.bsky.social

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 7d

Elisa Morgera, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social describes key findings of her #HRC59 report & the upcoming #UNGA report on the imperative of defossilizing economies underscoring the need to hold consultative dialogues with all actors on what a net-zero system might look like.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

UN @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera stresses the latest advisory opinions show alignment among several sources of evidence, sciences & lived experiences on the need for meaningful #ClimateAction, with follow-up actions, such as UNGA mandating more focused processes under HRC.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

In closing, Francesca Mingrone of @ciel.org stresses the #ICJAO is neither an end nor a beginning, but a stepping stone for stronger climate action.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

"The #ICJAO is not the end. It is the beginning of a new phase."

Thank you for joining this #HRC60 side event on translating the landmark climate advisory opinions into concrete implementation in New York, #GENeva and beyond.

▶️ tiny.cc/HRC60Climate...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

Referring to the Global Resources Outlook 2024, Elisa Tonda of @unep.org highlights that while our dependence on extracting materials is growing significantly, this has not always translated into increased wellbeing for all, showing need for tackling industries & concrete solutions.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

Underscoring the difficulty of having a just energy transition, Casper Edmonds of ILO emphasizes that the only solution is not to design energy systems for people, but with people. With employment in renewable energy standing at 16.8 million, there is reason to be hopeful.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

#Live now!

This #HRC60 side event will focus on opportunities to advance and implement landmark climate advisory opinions on climate change from the #ICJ, #ITLOS, #IACourtHR, through human rights based #ClimateAction.

📺 youtube.com/watch?v=9gTPwzFTZTY
▶️ tiny.cc/HRC60ClimateAOs

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

Recapping key findings of her #HRC59 report & the companion report to #UNGA80 on a human rights based approach to renewable energy, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera stresses phasing out #FossilFuels could be the most significant contribution we can make.

📄 www.ohchr.org/en/specialpr...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 8d

The GEN is at the UNECE Sustainable Energy Week 2025 side event "The imperative of defossilizing our economies, a #HumanRights perspective on the green transition" where @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social will present findings of her latest report.

▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/wp-content/u...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9d

In closing the first of a series of conversations, @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera underscores various initiatives provided positive examples of how to enact #JustTransitions that must be scaled-up, scaled wide & scaled deep.

▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/the-i...

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 8d

Evening conversation with inspiring bottom-up initiatives on #JustTransition #adaptation #defossilization #ClimateFinance

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9d

"We need to engage with science & lived experiences of those most affected and reflect them."

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera stresses how local and city level initiatives generate inclusive approaches relevant for a #JustTransition & offer inspiration, hope & learning.

unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 8d

#Geneva workshop with regions #HumanRights institutions: we also discussed #JustTransition #HumanRights #Defossilize with @ungeneva.bsky.social @ciel.org

📖 my reports: tinyurl.com/46fwbnz3 & tinyurl.com/3tc87w73

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9d

"Compliance with #HumanRights doesn't ask states to do something on top of their goals, it helps them implement their policy objectives."

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera stresses the imperative of defossilizing economies offers opportunities to ground systems in human rights.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9d

"Access to information is a precondition for all to participate in environmental decision-making."

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera stresses lived experiences of most affected one are the most important source of information to understand challenges, root causes & take action.

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 8d

#Geneva workshop with regions #HumanRights institutions: we focused on #access2info, public participation and environmental human rights #defenders with @michelforst.bsky.social @coe.int Aarhus & Escazu Convention

📖 my reports: tinyurl.com/4jp7nf3b & Defossilize Knowledge in tinyurl.com/46fwbnz3

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 9d

The second panel of Day 2⃣ discusses advancing the rights to participation and access to information in environmental matters, and the situation of environmental human rights defenders, highlighting challenges, lessons learned & opportunities.

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @michelforst.bsky.social

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 8d

📆Happening soon in #Geneva - participation is open to all for a generative conversation on #Democracy #ClimateChange

💡60 multidisciplinary experts from 30 countries, including #children & scientists
🗝️innovative methodologies
🎨collaborative art installations @AwareNearth

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for #inspiration on #ClimateChange #HumanRights? Join #today a hybrid event on bottom-up #transformative initiatives from #SouthAfrica #Ireland #Hawaii #Mexico

#JustTransition #codevelopment #adaptation #children #IndigenousPeoples

⏰18:15-19:45 CET 🔗https://tinyurl.com/2cs5kahk

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 9d

🌍 Climate justice meets human rights at #HRC60

🚨 Don’t miss this pivotal side event: “Implementing the Climate Advisory Opinions: A Human Rights Approach”

📅 Tomorrow - October 1
📍 Palais des Nations, Geneva
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM CEST

📺 Join live: bit.ly/4gLKvrv

Implementing the Climate Advisory Opinions in New York and Geneva – A Human Rights Approach | HRC60 Side Event

This side event to the 60th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC60) will provide a platform for dialogue on how to integrate human rights-based approaches into implementing the advisory opinions, ...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 10d

#Live now!

Day 2⃣ of the global workshop on regional #HumanRights organizations on the right to #HealthyEnvironment will discuss key topics as accountability & remedy, rights to participation & access to information & more.

▶️ tiny.cc/WorkshopRegionalHR2025
📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=pTskPGg5wbA

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 10d

🐙 This is a great step forward for advancing international cooperation on #ocean-#climate #science + #action to protect #HumanRights, with @srenvironment.bsky.social

On #Equity #Sustainability #Transformation under the #BBNJ Agreement: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment @srenvironment.bsky.social · 14d

Today #WorldMaritimeDay2025, we welcome a historic milestone: the ratification of the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (#BBNJ), which will enter into force in January 2026.
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Press Release: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 10d

Today and tomorrow I’m in #Geneva to contribute to the
🇺🇳 Workshop on #Regional #HumanRights Organisations focusing on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and #Sustainable Environment with @srenvironment.bsky.social
📺 AM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2d4... & PM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4IF...

GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 10d

In its PM session, Day 1⃣ of the Global Workshop on Regional #HumanRights Organizations will tackle "Advancing the right to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment", while taking stock of global and regional developments.

▶️ tiny.cc/WorkshopRegi...
📷 www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4IF...

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · 23d

About to start! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...