There 2nd edition of Climate Weeklaunched for the first time last year on the occasion of Mr. Alfonso Gomez’s year as Mayor, invites Genevans to better understand current issues.
The theme of planetary limits will be at the heart of the debates this year: of the 9 thresholds identified, 7 have already been crossed, notably that of climate change, the erosion of biodiversity, the fresh water cycle and even the ocean acidification. “As COP29 begins in a few days, the UN is once again sounding the alarm: national policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are far from sufficient to limit global warming.
Current efforts would lead to a 2.6% reduction in global emissions in 2030. This is almost 17 times less (!) than what the IPCC recommends to hope to limit global warming to 1.5°C”, notes Alfonso Gomez, Administrative Advisor in charge of sustainable development To implement relevant solutions, a global vision of ecological issues, all intrinsically linked, is necessary.
Understand to act
Throughout the week, a fifty free events scattered throughout the city are offered to reflect, understand, share and take action, each and every person to the extent of their possibilities.
Different themes will be addressed in connection with planetary limits and the sustainable management of natural resources, always with a scientific and didactic approach.
There opening evening, which will take place on Tuesday November 19 from 6:15 p.m. at the Plainpalais community hallwill give the public the opportunity to discuss with members of the Executive of the City of Geneva about the progress of the Climate Strategy and the challenge that climate change represents for the municipality. A speech by comedian Thomas Wiesel will close the discussions.
Until December 1, renowned speakers will be on display, in partnership with the University of Geneva and The Geneva Graduate Institute.
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