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26 November is #WorldSustainableTransportDay! Sustainable transport can drive universal access, tackle the climate crisis, and improve air quality. Learn how GENeva is mobilized in transport strategies and #ClimateAction ▶️ tiny.cc/GENClimateActo…

Delegates exit #COP30 with mixed feelings The decision to develop a #justtransition mechanism, adoption of the new #gender action plan were applauded  But many raised concerns on the #GGA indicators and the lack of a reference to fossil fuel transition enb.iisd.org/belem-un-clima…

#FCTCCOP11 closing press release Global tobacco control conference concludes with decisions on environment and liability fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/…

Curious about what’s coming up at #UNEA7? Global environmental leaders will gather in Nairobi to advance solutions for a cleaner & healthier planet. Explore the full programme, from high-level plenaries to expert dialogues and side events: unep.org/environmentass… #UN80inKenya

The latest WMO #StateOfClimate report details the spiralling effects of weather and climate impacts. Extreme weather continues to bring devastating consequences globally, with the report also highlighting significant economic and social upheavals. wmo.int/news/media-cen…

Why should you use antimicrobials like #antibiotics and antifungals the right way? Since 2015, World #AntimicrobialResistance Awareness Week has raised awareness on antibiotic resistance, urging responsible antimicrobial use.

#Cambodia just became the 18th country to officially support the #FossilFuelTreaty! 🇰🇭 At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. 🔗 FossilFuelTreaty.org/cambodia

#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 17-23 Nov? ✅ #AarhusPRTRsMoPs ✅ #FCTCCOP11 ✅ Road to #ISPCWP P1 ✅ #RamsarCOP15 Outcomes ✅ #WAAW2025 ✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30 ✅ #TehranConvention ✅ #GreenAutumn ✅ & more Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN17-23Nov25

BREAKING: High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse - the country's worst environmental disaster trib.al/4AgS8Fv

In a landmark declaration, countries at #COP30 have united to uphold science-based information as the foundation of #ClimateAction. This agreement signals a strong commitment to counter rising climate disinformation & accelerate science-driven solutions. unfccc.int/news/countries…

The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund is now accepting project proposals! Grants up to $800K are available for projects (up to three years) developing innovative, scalable solutions that prevent harm from hazardous chemicals and waste. Apply by 15 Dec: unep.org/technical-high…

1/18. 📢DAILY UPDATE: It's the end of the first day of #COP30. Today saw the opening plenary and the historic launch of the call for funding requests for the Fund for Responding to #LossAndDamage (FRLD). 🔗Find our daily updates here: lossanddamagecollaboration.org/resources/dail…

#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov? ✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30 ✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025 ✅ #UN80 Reforms ✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes ✅ Championing for Earth ✅ Upcoming Events ✅ #GreenAutumn ✅ & more Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25

At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on: • trade in #mercury compounds • biodiversity • international cooperation • follow-up to the Gender Action Plan • supply sources and trade • dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7 Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-conve…

📣 #StateOfClimate Update 2025 is out now! The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available. Press release: bit.ly/3LoawS9 Full report: bit.ly/4qZR52q

The new @UNEP #EmissionsGap Report is clear & uncompromising: Current #ClimateAction commitments still point to climate breakdown. The upcoming #COP30 Climate Conference must be the turning point where the world delivers a bold & credible response plan. unep.org/resources/emis…

New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope. According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: unep.org/news-and-stori…

At #MinamataCOP6 Monday, delegates addressed the Convention’s financial mechanism and tricky technical issues such as phaseout of dental amalgam, #mercury in #cosmetics, and mercury as a catalyst in the production of vinyl chloride monomer Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-conve…

At COP30, we need ambition and accountability. The #ClimateICJAO offers tools to achieve this. Download our COP30 Guide for details on leveraging strong outcomes in Belem: bit.ly/AOinBelem

Judgment Greenpeace Nordic and Others v. Norway - Deferring environmental impact assessment in respect of licences granting petroleum exploration did not breach the Convention hudoc.echr.coe.int/app/conversion… #ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress