A 3.5-hour workshop focused on climate change adaptation takes place at the Maison de l’Avenir as part of Geneva’s Climate Week. This interactive session aims to help attendees understand and manage climate risks, identify ineffective adaptations, and develop sustainable solutions. Recommended as a follow-up to a Climate Fresk workshop, it blends theory and collective intelligence across two 90-minute sessions.
In French.
Immerse yourself in the world of illustrated storytelling during the Les Créatives festival at the Cité Library with “De Bois et d’Os.” This lecture brings together the poetry of a screenwriter and live drawing by an illustrator to animate the story of the Penan nomads of Borneo. Through hunting scenes and their resistance against logging companies, the narrative pays tribute to their dedication to Indigenous issues. Following the performance, a discussion will delve into the making of this graphic novel, highlighting respect for Penan culture. The event is presented in partnership with the municipal libraries of Geneva.
The Geneva Debate Club, founded in 2022 as an English-language branch of the Club Genevois de Débat, meets every Thursday evening to provide a structured platform for practicing eloquence and critical thinking. Participants propose diverse topics, are randomly assigned pro or con positions, and engage in timed debates with interactive questioning periods.
With no participation obligation—observers welcome—evenings conclude with voting for the most convincing team and best speaker, followed by friendly bar discussions, creating an inclusive environment for developing debate skills in English.
Every Thursday evening at 18:15 during the university semester.
In English.
Deep ecology workshops at Parc des Bastions invite you to explore your emotions about climate change, reconnect with the living world, and find collective motivation for action. These sessions aim to overcome eco-anxiety and identify opportunities for positive engagement. Each workshop offers practical exercises to shift perspectives on ecological transition.
In French.
The Geneva Seminar 2025, hosted by the Braillard Architects Foundation during Climate Week, delves into the concept of a climate-responsive city and ecological density to build a more resilient Geneva. Confronted with increasing heatwaves, a long-term strategy is essential for equitable living conditions. This annual event addresses tangible topics such as the evolution of the built environment and urban transformation. The Transition Workshop 2025, in collaboration with the Canton, the Ville de Genève, and SIG, focuses this year on ecological density in the Plainpalais district. In addition to research from The Eco-Century Project, the seminar will present results from the Urban Oasis 2.0 study, which aims to create urban climate refuges through natural cooling and greening strategies. This dialogue platform will bring together experts, policymakers, and citizens to envision an inclusive and exemplary city in the face of climate challenges.
In French.
FER Genève, the Geneva Graduate Institute (Executive Education), and the Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (GEM) invite participants to a discussion on how today’s multiplying and interconnected crises—conflicts, sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and trade tensions—are reshaping the business landscape. The event aims to give leaders and decision-makers a clear, practical understanding of major geopolitical dynamics and their impact on both local and international economic activities. Through expert analysis, the discussion will highlight how geopolitical shifts are influencing corporate strategy, risk management, and competitiveness in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Alain Policar, a political scientist at Cevipof, will explore universalism as an essential epistemic category inherent to human nature, moving beyond its perception as a tool of Western dominance. To reserve, you must send an email with your name and the amount of people accompanying you.
In French. Ages 15 and up.
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