31 August – 5 September

Festival Alternatiba

Festival Alternatiba brings people together to explore local climate and social initiatives through workshops, roundtables and a lively actions village. Over several days we gather residents, associations and activists to share skills, discuss solutions and build community projects. Workshops offer hands-on learning, while roundtables foster dialogue across generations. The village showcases local actions and invites everyone to connect, collaborate and take part in collective steps toward a more sustainable, caring neighbourhood.

Genève,
Switzerland
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