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Current
Conference
Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals | Investing for Impact for a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste
27 Oct 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30
International Environment House I, Room 2 & Online | Webex
GFC, GEN
Conference
Briefing on the Montevideo Programme V: A Decade of Action on Environmental Law
03 Nov 2026 | 09:30 – 11:00
International Environment House 1 | Room 2 & Online | Webex
UNEP, GEN
Body Meeting
First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals
16 – 20 Nov 2026
CICG
GFC
Conference
Health and Chemicals Forum | GFC IC1
17 Nov 2026 | 13:00 – 18:00
CICG | Room A & Online | Zoom
Food Packaging Forum, CIEH, Health Care Without Harm, GEN
Conference
From Pledges to Prevention: Measuring Progress on AMR Commitments and Accountability | 2026 AMR Awareness Week
24 Nov 2026 | 10:30 – 12:00
Palais des Nations| Room S-29 & Online | Webex
Health Diplomacy Alliance, UNEP, GEN
Conference
2050Today Annual Event | From Commitments to Practice: Advancing Sustainable Workplaces in International Geneva
30 Nov 2026 | 16:00 – 18:30
Campus Biotech
2050Today, Mexico, GEN, Diplomatic Club of Geneva
Archive
Conference
World Environment Day Celebration 2025 | Multilateral Geneva Collectively Acting to Beat Plastic Pollution
05 Jun 2025 | 09:00 – 12:00
International Environment House II
GEN, UNEP Europe Office
Virtual
Briefing on the Preparations for the Resumed 3rd Session of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention | Road to OEWG 3.2 Series
29 May 2025 | 14:00 – 15:30
Online | Webex
OEWG SPP CWP, GEN
Conference
Outcomes on the Strengthened Action on Chemicals and Wastes
28 May 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30
International Environment House I & Online | Webex
BRS, GEN
Virtual
From Participation to Partnership: Strengthening Youth and Civil Society Roles in the Future Science-Policy Panel
27 May 2025 | 15:00 – 16:30
Online | Webex
CYMG
Conference
Executive Briefing on Plastic Pollution INC-5.2
27 May 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00
INC Plastic Pollution, Switzerland
Conference
Human Rights and the Environment: Meeting on Activities Related to 59th Session of the Human Rights Council
27 May 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00
International Environment House I & Online | Webex
GEN, GeCCco
Conference
International Biodiversity Day Celebration 2025 | Multilateral Geneva Creating Interlinkages and Driving Transformative Change in Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development
22 May 2025 | 13:15 – 15:00
Palais des Nations, Room III
GEN, CBD, IPBES, Switzerland
Consultation
Expert Conversation on Human Rights in the Life Cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals
21 May 2025 | 10:30 – 12:30
Palais des Nations, Room V
Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council, GEN
Conference
World Bee Day 2025: Bees for Biodiversity
20 May 2025 | 15:00 – 16:30
Botanical Conservatory and Garden Geneva | Amarante Restaurant
FAO, Switzerland, Geneva Botanic Garden, Ethiopia, Slovenia, UNOG, GEN
Conference
Briefing on the first meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group for the Global Framework on Chemicals
20 May 2025 | 13:00 – 14:30
International Environment House I, Room 2 & Online | Webex
GFC, GEN
Conference
Health on the Negotiating Table: Stakeholder Reflections on the Plastics Treaty Draft
15 May 2025 | 15:00 – 16:30
WHO, Switzerland, IPEN, Health Care Without Harm, GEN
Conference
One Health Approach to Addressing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Across Key Sectors | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
09 May 2025 | 13:15 – 14:45
CICG, Room C & Online | Webex
UNEP, WHO, BRS
Conference
Plastics Chemicals of Concern and the Role of Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and Youth as Drivers of Change in the Future Plastics Treaty | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
08 May 2025 | 13:15 – 14:45
CICG, Exhibition Area & Online | Webex
AKO Foundation
Conference
The Potential of the Bamako Convention in Furthering Implementation of the Basel Convention in Africa | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
06 May 2025 | 13:15 – 14:45
CICG | Room 4 & Online | Webex
Gambia
Conference
Making Visible the Invisible Occupational Victims of Chemicals Recommended by the CRC for Listing onto Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
05 May 2025 | 18:15 – 19:45
CICG | Room 2 & Online | Webex
ACTU, OHCHR, IPEN, Pesticide Action Network UK, Solidar Suisse, Bureau for Chemical Substances
Conference
Role of Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Sustainable Circular Models for Minerals and Metals | Geneva Dialogues on Mineral and Metal Resources | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
05 May 2025 | 13:15 – 14:45
CICG | Room B & Online | Webex
GEN, BRS
Conference
Preventing Plastic and E-Waste Trafficking: Lessons from the Frontlines | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
04 May 2025 | 18:15 – 19:45
CICG, Room 2 & Online | Webex
Basel Action Network
Workshop
End Toxic Impunity! | Workshop on How to Make Environmental Justice Effective in the Context of Toxics
03 May 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00
Maison International des Associations | Salle Jacquard
Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council, Earthjustice, GEN
Conference
Bridging Commitments: Ending the Illicit Trade of End-Of-Life Ships: What Role for the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions? | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
02 May 2025 | 18:15 – 19:45
CICG, Room 2 & Online | Webex
NGO Shipbreaking Platform, Basel Action Network
Conference
Spotlighting Approaches for a More Protective Stockholm Convention, With a Focus on Increasing Visibility of the Threats to Children’s Health | 2025 BRS COPs Side Event
01 May 2025 | 18:15 – 19:45
CICG, Room 11 & 12 | & Online, Webex
IPEN