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4aqua Lecture Series

4aqua is hosting an evening event on the PFAS issue at Kulturpark Zürich on 14 October 2026. Following a specialist presentation by Prof. Jean-Marc Stoll on the health and environmental risks posed by so-called ‘forever chemicals’, experts from the worlds of science, politics and public administration will discuss Switzerland’s approach to PFAS.

The event also offers an opportunity for discussion during the drinks reception afterwards.

Programme

  • from 18.00: Guests arrive

Welcome by 4aqua

Current business: 4aqua

  • 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Expert presentation: PFAS – The invisible threat

Prof. Jean-Marc Stoll explains why PFAS are among the most pressing environmental problems of our time and what health and ecological risks they pose. Drawing on recent case studies, he presents potential solutions for reducing and removing PFAS from the environment.

Break

  • 19.15 – 20.00 Panel discussion: How is Swiss policy addressing PFAS?

Moderated by Vivian Hauss

Panellists: National Councillor Marionna Schlatter, former cantonal chemist Kurt Seiler, Prof. Jean-Marc Stoll

  • from 20.00: Reception

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Dates

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Artists/People

4aqua

Organizer

Kulturpark

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Location

Kulturpark

Pfingstweidstrasse 16
8005 Zürich
+41 (0)44 448 40 44
info@kulturpark.ch

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The hall is at ground level and wheelchair accessible

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