Événement Conférence
2050Today Annual Event | From Commitments to Practice: Advancing Sustainable Workplaces in International Geneva
30 Nov 2026
16:00 – 18:30
Lieu: Campus Biotech
Organisation: 2050Today, Mexique, Geneva Environment Network, Club Diplomatique de Genève
This event, organised in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations in Geneva —recipient of last year’s 2050Today Engagement Award— the Geneva Environment Network and the Diplomatic Club of Geneva, aims to share this experience as a replicable model, while fostering a broader exchange on how institutions across International Geneva can operationalize sustainability commitments in their internal practices.
About this Event
As the climate crisis intensifies, international institutions are increasingly called upon not only to advance ambitious policies, but also to demonstrate coherence between commitments and operational practices. In this context, International Geneva—home to a dense ecosystem of multilateral, humanitarian, and scientific actors—has a unique responsibility to lead by example.
While significant progress has been made in advancing climate ambition at the global level, a persistent gap remains between high-level commitments and their practical implementation within institutions. Bridging this gap requires concrete, accessible, and replicable solutions that translate climate objectives into everyday workplace practices.
This event, organised in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations in Geneva —recipient of last year’s 2050Today Engagement Award— the Geneva Environment Network and the Diplomatic Club of Geneva, aims to share this experience as a replicable model, while fostering a broader exchange on how institutions across International Geneva can operationalize sustainability commitments in their internal practices.
The event will consist of an expert panel discussion, the 2050Today Awards ceremony, followed by a Low Carbon Mexican Cocktail Reception reflecting the principles of sustainable workplace practices.
Speakers
Additional speakers to be confirmed.
Alfonso GOMEZ
Administrative Councillor, Department of Finance, Environment and Housing, City of Geneva
H.E. Amb. Francisca E. MÉNDEZ ESCOBAR
Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations Office in Geneva
Registration
The event is open to 2050Today members and the international community. Public registration will open on 21 October 2026.