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Geneva Green GuideSearch GEN's practical guide to find Geneva-based global organizations working on the environment and sustainable development. Read more |
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"The International Environment
House is meant to serve as a facilitator of global networking in the fields
of environment and sustainable development… "
-- Moritz Leuenberger
Swiss Federal Councillor, Federal Department of Transport, Communications and Energy The International Environment House (IEH) gathers under a common roof a range of United Nations and non-governmental organizations active in the field of environment and sustainable development in the Geneva area. 
The House aims to foster synergies and encourage partnerships
between the different organizations, secretariats and environmental institutions
housed in its two buildings, and to raise awareness of the considerable
potential for international environmental collaboration in Geneva. Resource Centre
A common resource centre and library are located on the ground floor of IEH 1.
Library
 The Geneva Environment Network (GEN) Library contains books and periodicals on chemicals, endangered species, hazardous wastes, climate change, desertification, human settlements, Agenda 21, and more. Display shelves in the main area exhibit GEN member publications and direct users to other organizations’ information resources. An online catalogue allows users to search the GEN library via Internet, and a links page highlights other Geneva area libraries with environmental collections, including their on-line catalogues. New Acquisitions. The Library is open to the public on weekdays from 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00. A librarian is available at these times to respond to requests and to assist users. Cybercafé and Video Viewing
 A Cybercafé provides guests with several PC terminals for research and education on environmental issues. Upon request, users may obtain access to official documents stored on the United Nations Official Documents System (ODS). Facilities also exist for viewing videocassettes, including the GEN's own collection of some 70 environment videos, on topics such as Agenda 21, chemicals, climate change, deforestation, desertification, ecosystems, oceans, hazardous wastes, eco-tourism and freshwater resources. Search the GEN online catalogue. Conference Rooms
 Several meeting rooms are available in the two buildings that comprise the International Environment House, for use by resident organizations, GEN members and other environment institutions. The meeting rooms have a seating capacity ranging from 15 to 110 people. Resident organizations should contact Building Foundation for International Organisations (FIPOI) to reserve a room in International Environment House 2. View the floor plans, and obtain other information on the conference room facilities. Residents should contact GEN Secretariat to reserve a room in International Environment House 1. Badge request form, contact IEH Security Desk. External users are kindly requested to contact the GEN. |
Organizations at IEH
 Intergovernmental Organizations
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Other United Nations Agencies
Non-governmental and business organizations
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