6 – 7 May

Love, Hate, and the Fate of International Organisations: The Psychological Life of Global Governance (1900–Present)

This two-day conference, convened by Carolyn Biltoft and Amalia Ribi Forclaz and supported by the Pierre du Bois Foundation and the GLO project, examines the psychological dimensions of international organisations and global governance. Drawing on concepts such as projection, transference and passionate attachments, it investigates how institutions that manage trade, war, health or aid become sites of displaced desire, grievance or fantasy. Speakers will use psychological frames to rethink institutional formation, transformation and perceived successes or failures.

In English.

Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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31 January – 14 February

Creative Energy and Themed Painting Workshops

Lectures & Workshops

Fondation WRP

Painter Sandra Czich leads a series of expressive art workshops, bringing hands-on experience in contemporary painting and supportive group facilitation.

Sessions explore energetic improvisation to boost creativity, nocturnal painting with phosphorescent paints to access emotion, and a Valentine-themed practice investigating love and self-expression. Participants experiment with materials, color and rhythm to develop confidence and personal artistic voice. The workshops address composition, mark-making and playful use of light to enrich creative practice.

In French.

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Wednesday 11 February, 18:00

The Role of Evidence in a (Forced) Reimagining of Foreign Aid

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

Dean Karlan, professor of economics and finance at the Kellogg School of Management and founder of Innovations for Poverty Action, draws on experimental and behavioural research to examine what works to reduce poverty. He discusses the role of rigorous evidence in reshaping foreign aid, with concrete examples from economic and financial inclusion policy. The lecture explores implications for programme design, evaluation and policy decisions, and reflects on translating experimental findings into scalable interventions.

In English.

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Wednesday 11 February, 19:30

Antigel Festival – Les Dadas du Yoga

Lectures & Workshops

Giuseppe Bucci (Urban Shala) leads a gentle, accessible yoga session designed to relax the mind and body. Goodbye Ivan provides live ambient soundscapes to create a cosy, multisensory atmosphere that supports breathing, movement and recovery. The class focuses on fluid, compassionate sequencing suitable for all levels, with the option to extend the experience afterwards with a seasonal vegetarian plate prepared by Sawerdo. Bring a mat and comfortable clothing.

In French.

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28 January – 23 December

Create Your Own Rousseau-Style Herbarium

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.

In French.

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Thursday 12 February, 18:30

Religious crises in Geneva in the 19th century

Lectures & Workshops

Musée de la Réforme

This lecture examines religious conflicts in nineteenth-century Geneva, focusing on the Kulturkampf and tensions between radicals, Protestants and the Roman Catholic Church. It investigates the sources’ bias — Grand Council minutes emphasise opponents’ voices — and asks why Catholic responses remain muted, how the Church defended itself, and what ideological and practical stakes were at play, including the fate of Notre-Dame. The session also explores how the conflict was resolved, which concessions were made, and what traces these struggles leave in Geneva’s contemporary management of religious pluralism.

In French.

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Love, Hate, and the Fate of International Organisations: The Psychological Life of Global Governance (1900–Present)