The Co-creation Workshop marks the kickoff of the 2026 Water Challenge, jointly organized by Swiss Water Partnership Youth and VSA Young Professionals. Open to young people up to 35 years old, it brings together individuals who are passionate about addressing water-related challenges through innovative and practical solutions. Whether you already have a project idea or simply want to help shape more sustainable water systems, the workshop offers a space to connect with like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and turn inspiration into action by co-creating solutions that can make a difference.

Launched in 2019, the Water Challenge supports young people in developing innovative and pragmatic solutions to address on-the-ground water-related issues. The 7th edition invites participants to help tackle water-related challenges in Switzerland and across the globe.

Winning teams receive seed funding of up to 2500 CHF to implement their projects, along with mentorship and guidance from selected Swiss water experts (from academia, NGOs, public or private sector) throughout a one-year period.

Speaker: Marisa Boller, Dorothee Kurz, Delphine Magara