Geneva Excursion 2010

From the 15-17 of February 2010, MEG students participated in an excursion to visit prominent international organizations in Geneva.  Students were presented with insider information, and expert panel discussion with various UN agencies, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), IUCN, and NGO’s. The workings of UN conventions such as Ramsar, CITES and Aarhus were illuminated in presentations, discussion sessions, and question and answer periods. The whole programme was focused on the concept of “greening the economy” – challenges and the necessary action required on the path towards a more sustainable future. The topic focus was tailored towards the Student Organized Event the MEG 5 Generation is planning for the spring of 2011. Several students made contacts for their internships, and one most probably secured a position right on the spot!  Once again the UNECE-FAO’s Timber Section acted as liaisons for the group, escorting them through all three days, and for this we are especially thankful!  At the end of the excursion all participants  and hosting organisations agreed to repeat the excursion with the MEGs of next year!

More details about the Geneva programme are available here:

http://timber.unece.org/index.php?id=273