GENEVA SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

GENEVA
SUSTAINABLE
LIVING FESTIVAL
A fresh way of looking at our daily lives
9 & 10 June , 2007
Saturday 10:00 – 21:30 and Sunday 10:00 – 19:00
Jardin Botanique, rue de Lausanne, Geneva
In many areas of our lives transportation, food, energy, waste/recycling, biodiversity, social responsibility
there are things we can each do every day to help make the world a fairer, more “sustainable” place while
still having fun!
The 6th Geneva Sustainable Living Festival offers a different perspective on daily life, and suggests easy,
practical ways to change what you do for the better.
While much of the information will be presented in French, an interpretation service in English will be
provided, along with written translations of the Festival educational guide. And of course, the music, art and
food can be enjoyed by all!
EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS: HOW TODAY’S HABITS
SHAPE THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
More than 60 information stands on three educational paths will show you how to take action.
1.
PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY
THROUGH OBSERVATION
Association la libellule Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the World Conservation Union (IUCN) École
d’ingénieurs HES, Lullier Pro Natura Geneva Service des espaces verts et de l’environnement (city of
Geneva)
IN THE STORE
Fédération romande des consommateurs (FRC) Kativik Laundrenet - OPAGE Genève Région Terre Avenir
(canton of Geneva) Société cooperative Migros Geneva WWF Switzerland
IN THE GARDEN
Bio-Soluce, BS Vuagniaux the cooperative “Les Jardins de Cocagne” and Agirinfo
THROUGH THE FOOD WE EAT
Association pour le développemet des aires protégées (ADAP) Direction générale de la santé (canton of
Geneva) equiterre
2.
FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
ON THE ROAD
Association Roue Libre Association Transports et Environnement (ATE) Genève Roule Mobilidée
Mobility CarSharing Switzerland Pédibus Genève PRO VELO Genève (formerly “ASPIC”) Service de la
Mobilité (city of Geneva) Service d’urbanisme (city of Geneva)
AT HOME
Association Convive atba Stéphane Fuchs and José Garcia, architects commune of Meyrin Services
industriels de Genève (SIG) Service de l’énergie (city of Geneva) Société Suisse pour l’énergie solaire
(SSES) - Terrawatt
AT WORK
Fédération genevoise des métiers du bâtiment (FMB) Fondation des services d’aide et de soins à domicile
(city of Geneva) GENEVA PALEXPO, ORGEXPO Foundation Service cantonal du développement durable
(canton of Geneva)
TRAVEL
Service Civil International (ICS) Tourism for Help
MOBILITY
CEVA rail-link (city of Geneva) Geneva public transport (TPG)
3.
PROMOTING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
LIVING TOGETHER
Coopérative de l’habitat associatif (CODHA) and Association Écoquartiers Genève Earth Focus Service
social (city of Geneva)
AT WORK
Association pour la promotion de l’Economie Sociale et Solidaire (APRES) Hospice general
INVESTMENT
Covalence SA Oikocredit Suisse romande
PARTICIPATION
Association pour la Sauvegarde du Léman (ASL)
RECYCLING
Association BetterUse Association Réflexe Partage Suisse Bibliothèques municipales (city of Geneva)
Emmaüs Geneva and Association Partage Serbeco Uconnect schools Voirie Ville proper (city of Geneva)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Association Mamajah Département de l’instruction publique et Service cantonal du développement durable
(canot of Geneva) Fondation Éducation et Développement (FED) LaRevueDurable Service d’Assistance et
de Protection de la Population (city of Geneva) Service des sports (city of Geneva)
TAKING ACTION AT THE GLOBAL LEVEL
Association Graine de Baobab Mandat International Service de la Solidarité internationale (canton of
Geneva) Fédération genevoise de cooperation (FGC)
CONCERTS
L’IRONIE DU SON
Saturday 9 June
17h00 the new greenhouse (acoustic version)
20h00 stage
The group L’Ironie du son was founded in 1995 by four musicians: a rap singer, a harmonica player, a guitarist
and a drummer. Their music is influenced by jazz and the blues, blended with registers and sounds from a
range of other styles.
Guillaume Lagger: harmonica / Nicolas Silvestrini: guitar / Cyril Bondi: drums / Jonas: vocals
‘NK
Saturday 9 June
13:00 stage
15h30 and 18h00 along the paths of the Botanical Gardens
An acoustic trio founded at the start of the new century by three young musicians from Geneva, ‘NK began by
updating the music of George Clinton, using a tight, minimalist configuration. Their repertoire also includes
original compositions, some influenced by a stay in Madagascar. At the Sustainable Living Festival, the three
musicians will be playing a selection of older and more recent pieces.
Manuel Gesseney: alto saxophone / Aina Rakotobe: baritone saxophone / Nelson Schaer: drums
TRIO MARÍA DE LA PAZ
Sunday 10 June
11h30 and 17h30 stage
María de la Paz grew up in Buenos Aires, in an environment steeped in culture. This exceptional singer has
already produced a number of albums in Argentina, where she has appeared with the famous bandonéon
player Julio Oscar Pane and the equally well-known Orquesta Nacional del Tango “Juan de Dios Filiberto”.
María de la Paz: guitar, vocals / Alain Ray: bandonéon / Luis Semeniuk: piano
FOOD STANDS
All day, Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10
Food
To delight your taste buds, the food vendors of the fair will offer a delicious guided tour of the gastronomic
specialties of the region. Tasty and inventive menus using local products
Drink
The Bar welcomes you for a refreshing pause with drinks made locally or from fair trade commerce.
Brunch
Sunday, 10:00-12:00 noon
Violete offers a Sunday brunch rich in colour and flavour. An ideal taste treat with which to begin your
Sunday at the fair.
ART
All day, Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10
For the first time, the fair includes contemporary art by inviting young artists to share with the public their
look at sustainable development.
GRAND LAPIN, Christian Gonzenbach
PAPAGENA’S TREE, Genevieve Favre
ARACHNE, Isamu Krieger
SOUVENIRS DE CHLOROPOLIS, Marie Velardi
ATELIER CUISINE ET INSTALLATION, Cyril Vandenbeusch
Saturday, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4:00-6:00 p.m., 12 places
DU CEDRE AU CHENE, Nathalie Wetzel
Botanical Garden, on permanent display
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (in French)
LES ZINZINS DE LA POUBELLE
Sunday, 10 June
10h00 stage
An interactive play in which two gossips take us on a journey of discovery through a half real, half imaginary
world of garbage cans. Puzzled to find themselves faced with a mountain of trash, they wonder: and what if
recycling were to answer to the problem? Come and find out! From age 6
DISCOVERY TOUR
Saturday, 9 June Sunday, 10 June
All day. Starting point: go to the area marked “Activités enfants”
Curious about sustainable development? Then come and collect a free copy of the children’s art magazine
START at the “Activités enfants” area. As you visit the different stands, answer the questions in START and
find out what YOU can do for sustainable development. Age 8 to 13 years
PEDIBUS (“WALKING BUS”) TOUR
Guided tour of the Festival
Saturday, 9 June Sunday, 10 June
11h00, 14h00 and 16h00
Venue: go the area marked “Activités enfants”
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Duration of visit: 30 to 45 minutes
Hop aboard the Festival’s “Walking bus”. Our driver will guide her young passengers along a fascinating
itinerary where discovery takes centre stage. A special tour around the Festival, designed for our youngest
visitors. Age 4 to 8 years
BOARD GAMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Saturday, 9 June Sunday, 10 June
All day
The “Maison des Jeux” has come to the Botanical Gardens and set up several giant wooden board games from
five continents, some modern, some known since antiquity. (Re)discover the fun of playing together!
THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING GAME
Saturday, 9 June Sunday, 10 June
All day
Discovering sustainable living through play is not only possible it is also enjoyable. A teacher training student
invites you to take part in fun-filled adventures full of surprises.
… AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
FILM
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH (in French)
DIRECTED BY DAVIS GUGGENHEIM, FEATURING AL GORE
Where: Botanic Shop (duration of film: 1h 45 minutes; the venue seats only 20 people)
Saturday 9 June 13h30 and 15h30
Sunday 10 June 13h30 and 15h30
The documentary “An Inconvenient Truth”, by director Davis Guggenheim, invites viewers to follow Al Gore,
former vice-president of the United States, on his passionate campaign to fight climate change and do away
with the myths and illusions surrounding it. The film is shown courtesy of the Fondation Européenne pour le
Développement durable des Régions (FEDRE).
PRESENTATIONS (in French)
Espace « Organisateurs »
CLIMATE CHANGE : ISSUES, CONSEQUENCES, AND SOLUTIONS
Saturday, June 9, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Panel Discussion: How climate change will affect Switzerland and its consequences. Learn what actions are
underway to help us respond.
Ms. Miriam Garbely, Scientist, Energy Office, Canton of Geneva
Mr. Martin Beniston, Professor of Climatology, University of Geneva
Mr. Didier Raboud, Communications Officer, University of Geneva
Mr. Claude Haegi, President, European Foundation for Regional Sustainable Development
Moderator: Mr. Philippe Jeanneret, Weather Reporter, Television Suisse Romande
MEET AN AMAZONIAN INDIAN CHIEF
Saturday, June 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The Geneva-based group AQUAVERDE, dedicated to reforestation in the Amazon, has the honor of
welcoming the head of the SURUI Indian people, Grand Chief Almir Narayamoga Surui. The Amazon today
faces massive deforestation, which will put our planet in danger. Come discover the fascinating story of the
survival of some Amazon tribes and their efforts to save their culture, traditions, and environment.
A 12 minute film on deforestation to plant soya on an industrial scale will be shown, followed by Chief Surui’s
response to the problem of deforestation.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: WHAT CAN WE DO?
Sunday, June 10, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Does climate change offer an opportunity for us all to rethink our way of life, our means of
production and consumption, in order to put our society back on track to a more sustainable future?
This roundtable will be punctuated by musical interludes, offering the public the chance to feel the delicate
balance between nature and the topics presented through music as well as speech.
Participants:
Mr. Patrice Mugny, Counsellor, Administrator in charge of cultural affairs, City of Geneva;
Mr. Dominique Bidou, former director of the French Environment Ministry and president of the Organization
for Environmental Quality;
Ms. Joëlle Kuntz, writer and journalist for Le Temps.
With the participation of the student musicians from the Conservatoire Populaire de Musique, and the Ecole
Romande de Musicothérapie and its director, Mr. Serge Ventura.
Moderator: Mr. Jacques Mirenowicz, editor of La Revue Durable.
WHAT’S THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY?
Sunday, June 10, 3:30-5 p.m.
We know that at least 16,000 species of animals and plants are in certain imminent danger of extinction and
could soon be wiped off the face of the earth. . . What then? Why persist in conserving these species? Is
biodiversity really essential to our own well-being? Can we survive without the richness and variety of
nature? Join us for a discussion of the utility and benefits of nature conservation.
Organized by and with the participation of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), the United Nations
Environment Program (UNEP), and ZERI, an environmental non-governmental organization.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING SCHOLARSHIP
AND PRIZES FOR 2007, CANTON OF GENEVA
Saturday, June 9, 2:00 p.m. on the stage
Mr. Pierre-François Unger, Counsellor responsible for the Department of the Economy and Health, will award
the scholarship and prizes to the winners. This will be your chance to discover the people who are committed
to and working for a sustainable future. An event absolutely not to be missed!
EXHIBIT “REAGIR” (REACT)
A Future for the Planet
From May 18 until October 14, the Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva, and the Program
for the Environment of the United Nations present “REAGIR”, an outdoor exhibit on five contemporary
environmental catastrophies: climate change, deforestation, desertification, pollution, and lose of biodiversity.
These topics are presented interactively on the lawn of the Villa le Chêne. While at the fair, be sure to visit
this exhibit as well.
HOW TO GET TO THE JARDIN BOTANIQUE
Take the sustainable way use public transport!
By Bus
1, 11, 28, direction Jardin Botanique
By Tram
13, 15, Sismondi or Nations stop
By Train
Secheron stop
Mouttes Genevoises
M4 Line, Perle du Lac stop
On foot
Bains des Paquis 30 minutes
Cornavin Train Station 25 minutes
Perle du Lac 10 minutes
Place des Nations 5 minutes
By bike
Bike lane along the Rue de Lausanne and the Quai Wilson