Wie gestalten wir eine nachhaltige Wasserzukunft?

How do we shape a sustainable water future?

by | Jan 14, 2025 | General, Events

The exhibition ,,Water''has been running at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich since 29.11.24. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit it yet, you have until 06.04.25. 

On 16.01.25, in addition to the exhibition, there will be a discussion on the topic: “How can we shape a sustainable water future?”. How can water cycles be strengthened, glaciers and drinking water reserves preserved and sanitation systems designed in an alternative way? On a tour of the exhibition, Nora Wüthrich, curator, will talk to Martina Voser, landscape architect, Felix Keller, glaciologist, and Michel Riechmann, environmental engineer at Eawag and founding member of VaLoo, about the potential of their projects and how a sustainable water future could be shaped from various perspectives.

When: Thursday, January 16, 18:30 - 19:30

Where: Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zurich

Costs: Included in the admission price

Free Places: 18

Here you can register for the discussion. We would be happy to see you there.

Klin­gende Ice Stu­pas — Musik die berührt und Bilder die Geschicht­en erzählen

04.01.25 Ringing Ice Stupas - Music that touches and pictures that tell stories

by | Dec 19, 2024 | General, Events

Erlebe die faszinierende Welt der Ice Stupas in Appenzell

The Swiss Ice Fiddlers will be presenting a very special performance at Ink in Appenzell on January 4 from 11:00 to 14:00. In a unique combination of music and images, they will tell a story that will immerse you in the world of ice stupas.

You are cordially invited to come by! Children are also very welcome and we would be delighted to see you there.

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Rückblick auf unsere Generalversammlung 2024

Review of our 2024 Annual General Meeting

by | Nov 6, 2024 | General, Events

On Saturday, October 26, our General Assembly took place in Reichenau. We not only reviewed our past association activities, but also discussed exciting new projects for the coming year and set our goals for 2024/25. As this year, we will continue to work actively on our projects in Switzerland and Ladakh (Ice Stupa project) in the coming year.

After the meeting, we had lunch together and then made our way to the raffle for Raiffeisen's Sustainability Award 2024. The projects that particularly impressed the jury were honored there. Companies and private individuals whose ideas make an important contribution to sustainability were honored.

Three of the winners were:

  • Ovaziun with its all-electric and CO₂-free “monotrac” single-axle tractor
  • The Mooinz bike-sharing network from Pro Velo Graubünden, which promotes environmentally friendly mobility
  • The upcycling label EIVLIS by Silvie Demont, which creates new, fashionable designs from used textiles

We would like to thank all participants for this exciting day!

Rückblick auf die Musikstubete

A look back at the Musikstubete

by | Oct 13, 2024 | General, Events

Successful Musikstubete at the Tuoi hut

 

This Saturday, our Musikstubete organized by GlaciersAlive took place at the beautiful Tuoi hut and it was a really great event! The hut is located at 2250 meters above sea level and offers a beautiful view, with the Piz Buin in the background. It was the perfect setting to combine the glaciers with the music.

While preparations were being made at the hut, the participants set off on the 2.5-hour hike to the hut. Once at the top, everyone got ready to start the music program. From Swiss songs to Nordic melodies and Ukrainian sounds, the variety was huge.

 

The majority of the musicians were played by the Swiss Ice Fiddlers a group that regularly performs together. With violins, guitars, saxophone, double bass and accordion, they created a harmonious sound that delighted everyone. Later in the afternoon, we were joined by three hikers, one of them from Ukraine. It was all the nicer that we were able to play a Ukrainian song for this man. Whether visitors, musicians or hut wardens, we all laughed, played music, sang and danced together. That was exactly our aim: to create a link between music and glacier protection with an experience that everyone could enjoy.

After an eventful day, we enjoyed a delicious dinner, accompanied by music, and spent the night in the cozy Tuoi hut.

Here you can see a few impressions of the Musikstubete:

Einladung zur Generalversammlung

Einladung zur Generalversammlung

by | Sep 20, 2024 | General, Events

Wie jedes Jahr laden wir euch herzlich zu unserer Generalversammlung ein. Hier werden wichtige Themen besprochen, neue Projekte angeschaut und gemeinsam Ideen entwickelt. Euer Input ist uns wichtig, und wir freuen uns auf einen regen Austausch!

Die Generalversammlung findet am 26. Oktober in der Weltwasser Bibliothek in Reichenau ein (https://www.weltwasserbibliothek.ch/) . Die Versammlung beginnt um 10:30 Uhr. Treffpunkt um 10:15 Uhr beim Bahnhof Reichenau.

Alle Teilnehmer sind herzlich zum Mittagessen eingeladen. Im Anschluss habt ihr die Möglichkeit, um 14:00 Uhr an der Verlosung des Nachhaltigkeitspreises von Raiffeisen in der Turnhalle Furns in Bonaduz teilzunehmen.

Eure Anmeldung (hier klicken) hilft uns, genügend Mittagessen zu bestellen, man kann aber auch spontan kommen. 

Wir freuen uns auf zahlreiches Erscheinen!

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