Progress and Outcomes of Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) Inaugural Meetings

The 9^th Annual Subcommittee Meeting of UNEP's Committee of Permanent Representatives will host a side event on the Progress and Outcomes of Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) Inaugural Meetings. This side event is meant to report out on the outcomes of the GEO Assessment Procedures Meeting held on 19-22 September 2022 and the GEO-7 scoping meeting held on 17-20 October 2022. These two important preparatory meetings for GEO-7 will adopt the way that UNEP’s flagship environmental assessment will be conducted and the core themes and content of the seventh edition of the assessment. 

The side event will focus mainly on describing and receiving feedback on the solutions-focused approach for GEO-7.

Speakers will discuss the solutions that will be assessed for the global energy system (Mark Radka), food system (James Lomax) and the circularity system (Llorenc Mila I Canals).  Important aspects of the need to adapt to climate change in these three systems will also be discussed (Jessica Troni).  Linkages will also be made with opportunities to link GEO-7 with UNGA resolution 76/300 on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment (Soo-Young Hwang).

Speakers ​​​​​​:

• Pierre Boileau, Head of Global Assessment Unit, Science Division
• James Lomax, Food Systems Coordinator, Ecosystems Division
• Mark Radka, Chief of Energy and Climate Branch, Economy Division
• Jessica Troni, Head of Climate Adaptation Unit, Ecosystems Division
• Llorenc Mila I Canals, Head of the Secretariat, Life Cycle Initiative, Economy Division
• Soo-Young Hwang, Legal Officer, Law Division, Programme Management Officer, Circularity in sectors Consumption and Production Unit, Economy Division