The event
On April 21, 2021, on the initiative of Switzerland, the Permanent Missions to the UN of seven countries founded the "633 Third Avenue Green Mission Alliance". This alliance brings together countries whose representations in New York are located in the same building at 633 Third Avenue and who are committed to engage in environmentally responsible behaviors.
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Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl greets the guests at the High Line.
The ambassadors set off for a guided tour of the High Line.
The guests listen to the story of the former subway line, turned into an urban park in 2009.
The ambassadors discover the High Line with their guide.
The guests listen to the story of the former subway line, turned into an urban park in 2009.
The tour proceeds on the High Line as the sun sets.
The tour proceeds on the High Line.
The group finishes its visit and arrives where the ceremony will take place.
Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl delivers her speech and adopts the tree on behalf of the “633 Third Ave Green Mission Alliance.
Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl releases the adopted tree of its ribbon.
Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl next to the adopted Gray Birch tree.
Ambassador Adela Raz thanks Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl.
The ambassadors and deputy permanent representatives close the event with a group picture.
Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl with journalists of the Swiss Broadcasting (RTS).