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.
EA Geneva hosts bi-weekly lunches at Uni Mail, offering a space for exchanging ideas, discussing effective altruism, and fostering friendships. Participants bring their own meals and engage in conversations on a range of topics including biosecurity, global health, AI safety, psychology, philosophy, and politics. Newcomers are warmly welcomed, and small groups of 3 to 5 people ensure enriching discussions.
At this conference, Professor Tobias Brosch from the University of Geneva delves into the impact of emotions on our decision-making and commitments, particularly in environmental contexts. With insights from neuroscience and psychology, he demonstrates how emotions guide our choices and actions. Using Khalil Berro’s art, including works like Toxic Inaction and BREATHE, as case studies, the discussion highlights how art can evoke emotions and inspire ecological engagement. Brosch, who leads the sustainable decision-making and behavior lab, investigates the emotional and cognitive processes that promote more sustainable societies.
In French.
The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.
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.
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.
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