29/09/2025
In July 2025 „THE NIGHT OF IDEAS: We are the RIVER“ transformed Floating into a space of reflection, imagination, and dialogue on the rights of Nature.
Together with artists, scientists, lawyers, and thinkers, we explored how rivers, lakes, and landscapes are gradually gaining legal recognition around the world, from the Atrato River in Columbia to the Whanganui River in New Zealand.
Learning from these international examples, we ask within our European context: How can rivers be heard? Which tools, stories, and perspectives help us imagine a new legal and cultural shift?
For two days, the Spree became more than water: it became a voice, a presence, a partner in thought.
We thank all participants, speakers, artists as well as the many living organisms inhabiting the rainwater retention basin of Floating University for contributing to this discussion.
Curated by Institut Français Deutschland, Floating e.V. and Camille de Toledo.
With activations by: , , Xavier le Roy, Scarlet Yu, Alexandre Achour, Zeina Hanna, , , (KidsUni), Alisa Tretau, Regis Lambert (.o.r.m.a.l.s), Yvonne Ernicke, Libertaria e.V., .berlin ,
panel discussion with: .takirdiki, , Desiree Hetzel,
Film screenings: , Petr Lom.
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28/09/2025
In July 2025 „THE NIGHT OF IDEAS: We are the RIVER“ transformed Floating into a space of reflection, imagination, and dialogue on the rights of Nature.
Together with artists, scientists, lawyers, and thinkers, we explored how rivers, lakes, and landscapes are gradually gaining legal recognition around the world, from the Atrato River in Columbia to the Whanganui River in New Zealand.
Learning from these international examples, we ask within our European context: How can rivers be heard? Which tools, stories, and perspectives help us imagine a new legal and cultural shift?
For two days, the Spree became more than water: it became a voice, a presence, a partner in thought.
We thank all participants, speakers, artists as well as the many living organisms inhabiting the rainwater retention basin of Floating University for contributing to this discussion.
To be continued…
Curated by Institut Français Deutschland, Floating e.V. and Camille de Toledo.
Curation:
& Teresa Silja Huppertz, (Floating e.V.)
Food:
On-Site Team:
30/07/2025
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS
On behalf of Clean Shelter, you are warmly invited to participate in a design intensive this August in Berlin.
is a grassroots humanitarian organization founded by two women: Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli. Together, they launched Clean Shelter in response to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the vision of providing clean water, sanitation, and dignified shelter to communities most impacted by displacement and conflict. Clean Shelter operates with a deep commitment to locally led, community-based solutions. As a result, since 2023 they have has established living spaces, washing areas, and water desalination infrastructure.
Drawing from their work in Gaza, Clean Shelter have identifies a critical gap in the current humanitarian aid shelter supply —particularly in the design of tents and emergency shelters provided by international aid organizations. You are invited to join clean shelter at the Floating University Berlin and support Clean Shelter’s work through response to design briefs emerging from the ngo’s work.
When: August 16+17, 2025
10:00-17:00 on both days
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Graphic: , Foto:
29/07/2025
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS
On behalf of Clean Shelter, you are warmly invited to participate in a design intensive this August in Berlin.
is a grassroots humanitarian organization founded by two women: Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kelner, an Israeli. Together, they launched Clean Shelter in response to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the vision of providing clean water, sanitation, and dignified shelter to communities most impacted by displacement and conflict. Clean Shelter operates with a deep commitment to locally led, community-based solutions. As a result, since 2023 they have has established living spaces, washing areas, and water desalination infrastructure.
Drawing from their work in Gaza, Clean Shelter have identifies a critical gap in the current humanitarian aid shelter supply —particularly in the design of tents and emergency shelters provided by international aid organizations. You are invited to join clean shelter at the Floating University Berlin and support Clean Shelter’s work through response to design briefs emerging from the ngo’s work.
When: August 16+17, 2025
10:00-17:00 on both days
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Graphic:
Foto:
