Water – Geneva Environment Network

Water and sanitation are recognized by the United Nations as human rights, reflecting the fundamental nature of these basics in every person's life. In Geneva, water is discussed in various fora (human rights, humanitarian, health, meteorology, nature conservation, economy, etc.) and numerous organizations (UN, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, academic) focus on water issues, making this region a strategic hub for global water governance.

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Wednesdays for the Planet

06 May 2021

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Connect with GENvironment

29 Apr 2021

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Overfishing

21 Apr 2021

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4th Human Rights Youth Challenge | Climate change and the human rights to water and sanitation (deadline 31 May)

23 Mar 2021

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Mara Tignino

Mara Tignino is a Reader at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva and the Lead Legal Specialist of the Platform for International Water Law at Geneva Water Hub.