A meeting is organized with Delphine Bachmann, Antonio Hodgers, members of the Climate Council, and the public. Established by the Canton of Geneva in 2021, this Council has issued 13 recommendations following their assessment that the current cantonal climate plan’s targets are unattainable as they stand. State councillors will engage in discussions on these proposals.
In French.
The MEG is hosting Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner for a screening of three short films followed by a discussion with the artist-activist and Ambassador Doreen de Brum. Hailing from the Marshall Islands, Kathy is renowned for her United Nations presentations and performances addressing climate issues and the impact of nuclear testing in the region. In collaboration with the Caux Foundation Initiatives and Change, the event features films “Beached,” “Anointed,” and “Rise,” with a discussion moderated by Roberta Colombo Dougoud.
In English.
This seminar explores how global patterns of militarism, economic austerity, and moral repression operate in sync, forming a deliberate and strategic system of violence that disproportionately targets feminist and queer movements. As states and corporations deepen repression and extraction, gender and sexual panics often flare in tandem, raising urgent questions about how the language of protection and security conceals broader structures of domination. Bringing together activists and scholars, the event opens space for critical reflection and marks the beginning of a wider conversation to continue in the fall.
In English.
Carac is UNIGE’s new cultural festival, showcasing a month of student creations that include theater, dance, concerts, film, arts and crafts workshops, games, and an exhibition. It’s a vibrant month-long celebration of artistic discovery and festivity, organized by university troupes and associations.
Screening of the film “Draw for Change: Democracy Under Siege” by Laura Nix, followed by a discussion with cartoonists Ann Telnaes and Patrick Chappatte. The documentary shines a light on the flaws of the American political system, featuring insights from experts, members of Congress, and artists, with a particular focus on Ann Telnaes’ journey. Co-presented with Freedom Cartoonists, Le Temps, and FIFDH, this event offers a powerful reflection on the state of democracy in the United States.
In English.
The 7th edition of the “Out of the Box” Inclusive Arts Biennale will take place across nine cultural venues in Geneva. This event brings together artists with and without disabilities, offering a diverse program that includes dance, performance, literature, visual arts, music, and cinema. The initiative aims to transcend the able-bodied/disability divide, exploring a hybrid aesthetic while providing workshops, training sessions, and discussions. Attendees are encouraged to rediscover the works with an open mind, fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.
The Boulevard Bookstore is hosting Jean-Bernard Billeter from the Noé21 association for a discussion about CERN’s proposal to install two new particle accelerators in a tunnel beneath Geneva, Haute-Savoie, and the Ain region. As potentially the largest European construction project in decades, it raises significant environmental concerns. Journalist Louis Viladent will moderate the event.
In French.
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