Elisabeth Tuerk of #UNECE highlights how international standards & UNECE's normative tools drive real progress on reducing food loss & waste across value chains. From seed quality to storage & transport, these tools help improve productivity, cut losses & support food security.
Emeline Pluchon shares how the work of the #UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution offers lessons learned that could be taken up by other regions, highlighting the importance of monitoring #AirPollution impact on health, ecosytems & vegetation. #AirConvention
Dario Liguti shares how #UNECE, with its instruments to regulate land mining & expertise, can support the development of #DeepSea regulations & the overall mandate to ensure the search for #CriticalMinerals does not deprive future generations from healthy oceans.
#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
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN2-8Feb26
Officially launching the Industrial Accidents Notification (IAN) system, Joseph Orangias of #UNECE, shares that the secure web-based platform can enable member states to rapidly send #EarlyWarnings, share critical info & request mutual assistance.
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Sharing remarks of #France, currently chairing #UNECE Industrial Accidents Convention, Régis Farret of @franceonugeneve.bsky.social underscores the importance of bringing more attention and action on prevention & shares appreciation for the #UN family leadership on this.
Underscoring the role of #UNECE Conventions in the discussions, Deputy ES Dmitry Mariyasin stresses the importance of moving from responding to preparing for catastrophic events, highlighting the need to create coordinated, multi-hazard early warning systems. #EarlyWarningsForAll
Moderating the opening session, Secretary of #UNECE Industrial Accidents Convention Franziska Hirsch underscores the importance of the seminar in mobilizing action for stronger preparedness and response to #Natech hazards, across sectors, institutions and disciplines.
Gender backlash is real, growing & organized.
At the @intgenderchampions.bsky.social, UNRISD launched new research w/ @unwomen.bsky.social on the rise of organized #GenderBacklash & threats to hard-won rights. Thanks to @FinlandGeneva #UNECE for hosting this important conversation.
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Exploring the Latest Trends in Automotive LCA at UNECE/WP.29 Seminar by Booost #Japan #UNECE #Shinagawa #Booost #LCA
Francesca Bernardini of #UNECE notes that "#MEAs are the backbone of multilateral environmental governance," but stresses efforts on synergies cannot be limited to MEAs alone and need to engage other sectors, while ensuring individual instruments still receive dedicated support.
Kristof Douçot #UNECE notes how PRTRs protocol & IOMC help deliver user-friendly, high-quality pollution data that:
🔹builds trust via multistakeholder dialogue
🔹strengthens nat'l frameworks
🔹improves long-term env't performance
🔹cuts duplication & eases reporting
As #ICJAO reaffirmed that #pollution is a core element of #TriplePlanetaryCrisis, Marco Keiner of #UNECE highlights #PRTRs role in managing pollution effectively & efficiently, encouraging more countries to see the value of solid common standards & principles the protocol offers.
Opening the event, Marco Keiner of #UNECE highlights that the #AarhusConvention and #EscazuAgreement beyond just treaties, but "all about empowering people", as they are frameworks inclusive governance, env't democracy & public engagement, calling for collaboration beyond regions.
With #COP30noBrasil also taking place, #UNECE ES Tatiana Molcean underscores the important role of #AarhusConvention & #PRTRs protocol in advancing #ClimateAction & tackling #TriplePlanetaryCrisis globally, as it depends on strong national systems that meaningfully engage people.
Providing remarks on behalf of #UN SG António Guterres, #UNECE ES Tatiana Molcean counts on delegates to act on the historical task of adopting #GENeva Declaration, "a critical opportunity to advance public rights & strengthen accountability to tackle the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis."
Marco Keiner of #UNECE underscores the important role Aarhus Centres play in turning the pillars of the #AarhusConvention into reality on the ground.
As challenges evolve, Centres are also called to adapt: embracing digital tools, addressing misinformation, & engaging youth.
"This moment is not only a celebration but it is about momentum and accelerating implementation."
Marco Keiner of #UNECE opens by celebrating the milestone two decades in the making, as the GMO Amendment strengthens transparency and public participation in environmental democracy.
Marco Keiner of #UNECE highlights the role of the #AarhusConvention in tackling #TriplePlanetaryCrisis as transparency, access to information & inclusive participation are essential for effective environmental governance, protecting env't defenders & promoting public procedural rights.
In his opening remarks, Marco Keiner of #UNECE congratulates and welcomes new Parties that have acceded to the Convention:
🇬🇼 #GuineaBissau, as the first country to join outside of the region
🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan, as the most recent Party, highlighting growing relevance across region
As #UNECE #AarhusConvention #MoP8 Parties advance work, Parties have provisionally adopted decisions, incl. on reporting requirements & financial arrangements.
Work continues in contact groups on protection of env't defenders & election of Compliance Committee members. #AarhusPRTRsMoPs
#DigitalProductPassport #CASICForum #UNECE #UNRecommendation49 #UNTP #AutomotiveStandards #Transparency #4TheRecord #GlobalSustainability #DPP #BatteryRegulation #SmartManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Geneva2025
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 3-9 Nov?
✅ #MinamataCOP6
✅ #IGFAGM
✅ #UNECE #Forest2025
✅ #OneHealthDay
✅ #ClimateAction #COP30
✅ ASEAN Declaration Right to #HealthyEnvironment
✅ #UNEA7
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN3-9Nov25
🔔Report on complaints and activities
💡 Info & data on complaints received & activities undertaken as Special Rapporteur on #EnvironmentalDefenders
👉 Full report ENG – official unece.org/sites/defaul... & reader-friendly unece.org/sites/defaul...
#UNECE #AarhusConvention
🔔 Report on regional consultations with environmental defenders
🌎 10 consultations
📣 Key challenges & threats for #EnvironmentalDefenders
👉 Full report ENG official unece.org/sites/defaul... & reader-friendly unece.org/sites/defaul...
#UNECE #AarhusConvention
NOW OUT: Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience
📝 A set of Guiding & Operational Principles for the effective protection of peaceful #EnvironmentalProtesters
👉 Full Guidelines (English): unece.org/sites/defaul...
#UNECE #AarhusConvention
On 6 October, @congress.coe.int Secretary General @mathieu-mori.coe.int spoke at the 5th session of the Forum of Mayors in Geneva, organised by the #UNECE 🇺🇳
💬“At the @coe.int, we believe that we must respond to this loss of trust in #democracy”
Read more 👇 go.coe.int/qekpp
