Building A Sustainable Future

Switzerland

18 February 2025

Rethinking Energy Use for a Low-Carbon Future

According to UN Climate Change, limiting warming to 1.5°C requires emissions to peak by 2025 and fall 43% by 2030. Against this backdrop, GEAF convened its inaugural seminar, Building a Sustainable Future.

GEAF convened its inaugural seminar, Building a Sustainable Future: Energy Conservation & Emission Reduction, at the Maison Internationale de l’Environnement II in Geneva. The event brought together participants, online viewers, and expert speakers from the University of Geneva, 2050Today, and Climate Neutral Sports to raise awareness of energy conservation, emissions reduction, and practical pathways toward low-carbon living.

The seminar also served as an educational platform, highlighting Switzerland’s experience in energy transition, renewable energy, carbon reduction strategies, and the role of partnerships in advancing climate action. Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and livestreamed access, the event connected local engagement in Geneva with broader global efforts to support sustainable practices and collective climate responsibility.

For those interested in learning more, the full event recording is available to watch online.

Impact

GEAF’s inaugural seminar advanced awareness of energy conservation and emission reduction through expert-led dialogue and hybrid engagement. With 20 in-person participants, approximately 200 online viewers, and contributions from the University of Geneva, 2050Today, and Climate Neutral Sports, the event strengthened knowledge-sharing on low-carbon practices and collective climate responsibility.

Partners

Speakers

Nathan Masnada

Sustainability Manager / 2050today

Mr. Nathan Masnada is the Sustainability Manager, responsible for guiding 2050Today members in their decarbonization efforts. He is specifically tasked with assisting members in developing action plans and implementing concrete measures to reduce emissions, as well as overseeing carbon footprint calculations. He holds a Master’s degree in Energy Science and Technology from EPFL.

Chris Momo

Founder and Lead Consultant / Climate Neutral Sports

Mr. Chris Momo is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Climate Neutral Sports (CNS). Prior to founding CNS, Chris has worked with the UN Migration agency where he contributed for the setting of the IOM Muslim Alms Fund, and coordinated the Global Diaspora Forum in Dublin, Ireland in 2022. He has also worked as a consultant for UNDP in Nigeria and Algeria on various development projects. Former sport journalist and Editor-in-chief of “Villages d’Afrique”, Chris has always been a staunch advocate for the SDGs.

Martin K. Patel

Full professor / University of Geneva

Dr. Martin K. Patel is full professor at the University of Geneva, where he has been holding the Chair for Energy Efficiency since 2013. His research deals with energy savings and emission reduction in industry, the built environment and at the interface between energy supply and energy demand. He is co-responsible for the Energy Track of the Environmental Master Programme at University of Geneva.

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