International Geneva

Energy saving measures at the UN Geneva

UN Geneva Emplyees on their way home — UN employees and diplomats leave the Palais des Nations to make their way home from work. Mark Henley

Light switch inside UN Geneva — An individual light switch has been taped over and put on a timer to regulate when it goes on and off. Mark Henley

Dark hallway UN Geneva — One of countless darkened corridors at the United Nations in Geneva. Mark Henley

dimmed lights at the UN Geneva — Two staff members take in the winter panorama in the darkened lobby and meeting area of Building E. Mark Henley

Dark rooms and corridors UN Geneva — The coffee vending machine in a dark room of the Tempus building. Mark Henley

session Hall UN Geneva dimmed — View into the empty Meeting Room Number IX at the United Nations in Geneva. Mark Henley

warm clothes in a session hall UN Geneva — Discussions in preparation for a conference the next day. Heating has been turned off, so warm clothing is essential. Mark Henley

dark rooms and corridors UN Geneva — Another dark corridor at the United Nations in Geneva where the lights are turned off in order to reduce the electricity bill. Mark Henley

Christmas Decoration UN Geneva — A Christmas tree seen through the window of one of the provisional building set-up for the construction offices during the ongoing renovation work on the UN buildings in Geneva. Mark Henley

This content was published on December 21, 2023 - 09:57

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