[2050Today Annual Event]
From Commitments to Practice:
Advancing Sustainable Workplaces in International Geneva
Date: Monday 30 November 2026 (16:00-18:30)
Location: Campus Biotech, chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva
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.
The present 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 a expert panel discussion, the 2050Today Awards ceremony, followed by a Low Carbon Mexican Cocktail Reception reflecting the principles of sustainable workplace practices.
16:00 – Opening remarks
- Alfonso Gomez, Administrative Councillor, City of Geneva, Department of Finance, Environment and Housing
- E. Francisca Elizabeth Méndez Escobar, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations in Geneva
16:10 – Expert Panel discussion
- Dr Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum, Unit Head, Climate Change, Air Quality, Energy and Health, World Health Organization
- Liliana Andonova, Professor of International Relations specialised in Climate Governance, Geneva Graduate Institute
- Lise Van Long, Corporate Sustainability Senior Manager, International Olympic Committee
- Matteo Consiglio, Regional Co-Lead Geneva, Swiss Youth for Climate
- Moderated by Diana Rizzolio, Coordinator, Geneva Environment Network
17:00 – 2050Today Awards ceremony
17:45 – Low Carbon Mexican Cocktail Reception
18:30 – End of the event
Event language
- English
Access
- This event is free. Registration via the form below is mandatory.
Registration
- Priority Access : 2050Today members & international community
- Public Registration: Opens 1 November 2026
- Deadline: 20 November 2026