Swissnex, a global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research, innovation, and the arts, is launching an open call specifically for young thinkers, innovators, and visionaries under 30 to reimagine planetary diplomacy. We’re asking: What would it mean to create diplomatic systems that represent more than just humans? How can your generation lead the way in building institutions and relationships that promote mutual care between humans and the more-than-human world – from coral reefs to forest ecosystems to the microbial networks that sustain all life?

As a member of the generation inheriting an earth that has been tilted profoundly out of balance, your perspective is essential. You’ve grown up understanding that human survival depends on planetary health. We want your bold ideas, disruptive visions, and the fresh thinking that only comes from those who will spend the next 50+ years living with the consequences of today’s decisions. Whether you’re a student, scientist, artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to re-envision the status quo – we want to hear from you.

A diverse jury will select the most inspiring and thought-provoking submissions to join virtual or in-person programming at the Swissnex Planetary Summit, a distributed series of events at Swissnex locations across the globe in late 2025 and early 2026. You will connect with other thinkers, artists, and young leaders working together to reimagine and shape a future within a planetary framework.

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