With a unique view of Lake Geneva, how can we not take the opportunity to address the subject of the blue economy and everything it makes possible?

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Scientific Workshop Theme and Objective:

This educational workshop explores the intricate connections between rivers, lakes, and the ocean, drawing parallels between these natural systems and the circulatory network of the human body.

Just as blood vessels transport vital nutrients through our body, rivers act as channels that link freshwater ecosystems to the vast, interconnected world of the ocean.

Participants will engage with both visible and invisible links that sustain these ecosystems, focusing on the endless cycle of water. From the evaporation of water over the oceans (where it becomes almost invisible, forming clouds) to its transformation into rain that nourishes rivers, the workshop will delve into the invisible dance of water between land and sea.

The workshop will also highlight the impact of human activity on these natural systems.

Pollution that enters rivers and lakes eventually finds its way to the ocean, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

Participants will reflect on how contaminants—whether plastic waste, chemicals, or other pollutants—cycle through the environment, showing that what happens in one body of water inevitably affects the entire system.

Through discussions on the water cycle, the subtle interactions between freshwater and saltwater, and the way water shapes landscapes and supports all forms of life, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.

By connecting the dots between human actions and environmental consequences, the workshop aims to inspire a more conscious approach to preserving the health of our waterways and oceans.

2025 Indicative program and vertical streams

Co-creation ideation workshop (Ocean Modelling and Observation, Coastal Communities, OneBlueHealth)

Science popularisation workshop (The endless danse of water)

Collaborative virtual sessions with remote partners in other countries

Outdoor Escape game in Geneva near Leman Lake

Innovation games about gender equality and climate change (impact on oceans)

Co-development from your ideas to project funding

Find your teammates and find the most relevant open call for your project

With the help of our facilitators, you come with a multitude of ideas, you enrich them by providing methods and digital tools and you leave with a project concept note, a team, a document and many pragmatic lessons to succeed in your project.

Co-creation with values we share.

Without taking ourself seriously!!!

Who to contact for more information about:

Scientific awareness raising,

artisitic co-creation,

publication

and funding opportunities,

contact Yves Zieba

Diane, Sophie, Nicole and Yves respective lead the scientific committee, the artistic curation and the organizing team for the Syntezia Open 2025 edition.

Diane leads the scientific popularisation activities

Nicole provides futuristic visions for inspiration

Sophie leads the artistic curation and communication activities

Yves coordinates sponsorship opportunities, challenge based innovation activities