International Geneva has adopted its Climate Action Plan

Update
05 décembre 2024

At the initiative of 2050Today, the Geneva Climate Action Forum, nearly 40 players in international Geneva have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by an average of one third by 2030. They have drawn up a concrete Action Plan for decarbonising International Geneva demonstrating that a collective mechanism for reducing their carbon footprint is now in place and available to all institutions. 

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On the occasion of the 3rd 2050Today High-Level Meeting held at the World Meteorological Organization, International Geneva has adopted its Climate Action Plan on 4 December 2024.

12 months after the signing of the 2050Today Charter for decarbonisation, 36 participant institutions (permanent Missions, international Organizations, Academia and civil society entities) have adopted a specific roadmap to reach their climate objectives, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and in line with Switzerland, State and City of Geneva's climate strategies.

Together, these institutions, which employ 19,000 people, have pledged to implement over 1,000 actions aiming for an average 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. These combined reductions represent a decrease of 53,000 tonnes of CO2 eq, comparable to the yearly emissions of 4,100 Swiss residents.

From energy-efficient buildings to greener mobility, responsible food systems, biodiversity protection, sustainable IT, and improved waste management, the adopted action plans reflect the determination of each institution to operate within planetary boundaries. With clear milestones set for 2025, 2028, and 2030, these plans represent a collective effort to tackle the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

As the global climate crisis intensifies, its multifaceted consequences on health, human rights, and population displacement become increasingly grave. At this event organized by 2050Today, four pivotal international organizations looked at the impact of climate change with the participation of Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, Nada Al-Nashif, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Andrew Harper, Special Advisor of the High Commissioner on Climate Action, UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency and Maria Neira, Director of Environment, climate change and health at the World Health Organization, and the moderation of Imogen Foulkes, Correspondent for Swissinfo and the BBC.

As Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, I am proud to support this initiative, which demonstrates the power of collaboration and ambition in tackling the triple planetary crisis. By working together and embedding sustainable practices in our daily activities, we show that meaningful change is both possible and imperative, points out Prof. Celeste Saulo.

We know that the challenge is as tremendous as the stakes: ensuring a sustainable future. The choices we make today will have an impact not only on tomorrow but mainly on the upcoming generations. Tonight, we have chosen to act responsibly, says Jean-Pierre Reymond, Executive Director of 2050Today.

Jürg Lauber, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Switzerland, Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados, Cecilia Roselli, Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council in Geneva, and Jean-Pierre Reymond, Executive Director of 2050Today, also spoke on behalf of the Swiss authorities and the institutions adopting their 
action plan.

For more information about this transformative initiative and the International Geneva climate actions: 2050Today climate actions

Contact: Giulia Brocco, 2050Today Deputy Manager: giulia.brocco@2050today.org +41 22 379 07 31

International Geneva has adopted its climate action plan - Participating institutions 

Permanent Missions

  1. Barbados
  2. Chile
  3. Denmark
  4. Finland
  5. France (United Nations)
  6. France (Disarmament)
  7. Mexico
  8. Morocco
  9. Norway
  10. Sweden
  11. Switzerland
  12. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  13. European Union

International organisations

  1. DNDi - Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative
  2. HD - Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
  3. ILO - International Labour Organisation
  4. IOC - International Olympic Committee
  5. OHCHR - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
  6. UNHCR - United Nations Refugee Agency
  7. UNOG - United Nations Office in Geneva
  8. WMO - World Meteorological Organization

Academia and civil entities

  1. CAGI - Geneva International Welcome Centre
  2. CCIG - Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services
  3. EBU - European Broadcasting Union
  4. EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
  5. FIPOI - Foundation for Buildings for International Organizations
  6. Foundation for Geneva
  7. Geneva Diplomatic Club
  8. Graduate Institute Geneva
  9. HES-SO - University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Geneva (action plan under validation)
  10. ICVA - International Council of Voluntary Agencies
  11. Kofi Annan Foundation
  12. NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council / IDMC - Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
  13. PATH - Foundation for Appropriate Technology in Health
  14. UNIGE - University of Geneva
  15. WCC - World Council of Churches

« Source : 2050 Today »

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