The updated draft #BBNJ treaty has been circulated: un.org/bbnj/sites/www…. Much to consider before #IGC5 convenes later this year 🐠🌊🌏

Come help us World Health Organization (WHO) develop estimates of burden of disease for #WorkersHealth. Apply by June 17. who.int/news-room/arti…

#IGC5 kicked off at United Nations Headquarters in New York with optimism that a new #HighSeasTreaty on #BBNJ will be agreed upon over the next 11 days. news.un.org/en/story/2022/…

We always knew long working hours impact health. In 1919, countries agreed to limit working time with International Labour Convention No.1. 100 years later, our estimates showed long working hours are the work risk factor with the largest disease burden. bit.ly/3GS1ZB9

Crucial high seas treaty stuck over sharing of genetic resources theguardian.com/environment/20…

The UNECE #AarhusConvention provides Special Rapporteur Michel Forst "with legally binding tools to force states to act to stop aggression against #environmentaldefenders" & protect their #humanrights Learn about his mandate in El País English Edition english.elpais.com/society/2023-0…

I join António Guterres in expressing deep concern on the #environmental & #humanitarian catastrophe unfolding from the destruction of the #Kakhovka dam UNECE's 5 #ENV Conventions all relevant

In The Lancet Series on Work & Health out today, I argue with colleagues in ministries of health & World Health Organization (WHO) that we must prepare official data & monitoring systems of workers' health to respond to massive changes in world of work thelancet.com/journals/lance…

With my entire United Nations family, I grieve the loss of so many UNRWA colleagues. Amid unimaginable suffering & pain, colleagues in Gaza continue to serve those in need despite serious risk to their own lives. They have my gratitude, solidarity, and full support.

#DYK❓ 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun 🌞. The latest WHO/International Labour Organization estimates highlight the workers at risk and ways to protect yourself 🔗bit.ly/464ojlt #UVradiation

📢 World-first World Health Organization (WHO)/International Labour Organization estimates launched today Working under the sun causes 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer globally Here’s a map of the number such occupational cancer deaths per 100 000 people (darker = more deaths) doi.org/10.1016/j.envi…

#Israel/#OPT: “It is clear that status quo is untenable & we must do all we can to alleviate suffering of civilians. Member States with influence need to work harder than ever to bring the parties to a ceasefire, without further delay” – Volker Türk ow.ly/TpkX50Q6lBg

Today, the United Nations family observed a moment of silence to mourn & honour our colleagues killed in Gaza. Since the start of this conflict, more than 100 UNRWA staff have lost their lives - the highest number of UN aid workers killed in a conflict in such a short time. They will

New 2023 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report reveals the human cost of climate inaction. 🌎 Regional data shows unequal health impacts 👨‍⚕️ Global projections show the grave and mounting health threats ❗ Outlines priority actions for healthy future hubs.li/Q028TVjT0 #LancetClimate23

Pleased to contribute #WorkersHealth indicator to 2023 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report 1 in 4 adults work outdoors - 1.6 billion people! Mostly men in LMICs First estimate of worker population exposed to health risks from #ClimateChange Read The Lancet article bit.ly/40BYMyM

UNECE EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters SwitzerlandUN EU Environment OECD Environment UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 Finland in Geneva 🇫🇮 Italy UN Geneva France ONU Genève 🇫🇷🇺🇳 Tatiana MOLCEAN Min. Ecologie Territoire Transports Ville Logement "Energy transition needs to accelerate & require major safety considerations. Presenting industrial safety challenges & trends in decarbonization, Joseph Orangias shares the Convention's role in protecting people & environment against industrial accidents effects in the transition.

Scaling-up of industrial activities for the #energytransition heightens accident risks⚠️ 3/4 of UNECE Industrial Accidents Convention Parties surveyed are moderately prepared or even unprepared for prevention, calling for greater cooperation to ensure safety in #climateaction🤝