Climate Change and Disasters

Climate Change and disasters go hand in hand. What does the future hold? How can we make the world a more resilient place? Find out at a public lecture by Secretary-General Petteri Taalas on 18 February, hosted by the University of Geneva.

Ciné Environment House: Our Planet

The docuseries “Our Planet” narrated by Sir David Attenborough, showcasing the world’s natural wonders, is being screened at the International Environment House on Thursdays, at lunch time. Joint us for the screening of the 4th episode, “Coastal seas, this Thursday at 12:30, with our invited exert, Daniel KACHELRIESS, Associate Scientific Support Officer, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. #OurPlanet

Nominate a Candidate for the Right Livelihood Award

The Right Livelihood Award was established in 1980 to “honour and support courageous people solving global problems”. Nominations for the award are open and anyone can nominate changemakers who deserve to be recognised for their outstanding work in peace, justice, and sustainability. #RightLivelihoodAward

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Don’t miss the public event discussing how the international community in Geneva can be mobilized to help protect environmental defenders and civic spaces, at Palais Eynard, Wednesday 26 February.