A piano story that resonated with +400’000 veiwers already November 2025, Yamaha Music Europe released a short film featuring Dario and Sabine Schwörer, the founders of the TOPtoTOP Global Climate Expedition. The video tells the story of how a Yamaha Clavinova CSP-275PE became a symbol of connection, family, and hope in the midst of a… Read more

A journey across continents and compassion The dream was simple yet extraordinary: travel overland from the Arctic to the Sahara, visiting schools along the way to connect young people across the world’s most diverse regions. What started as Salina and Dario’s ambitious TOPtoTOP project became a profound lesson in resilience, global solidarity, and the power… Read more

Warm greetings from NOGVA shipyard in Ålesund, where Pachamama is receiving the loving care she needs after our Arctic adventure.  A Humbling Reminder When our engine failed near Björnøya – Svalbard and we drifted toward those imposing cliffs, the sea reminded us once again of her power and the importance of being properly prepared. While… Read more

Through Arctic Winds and Waves, with Teamwork and Purpose In early June, the TOPtoTOP mother ship Pachamama, accompanied by our daughter vessel Naomi, set sail once more in Lyngseidet – this time first heading north, then South to the vibrant Arctic town of Tromsø. It was there that volunteer Jane Kaaen joined our crew. We… Read more

We are proud to announce a new chapter in the TOPtoTOP Expedition: our fleet is growing! Alongside our trusted mothership Pachamama, the 35-foot steel sister ship “Naomi” is now ready for action. Under the command of Noé—who just successfully completed his captain’s exam—Naomi has been fully restored by all of us, – freshly painted, and… Read more

Against All Odds: The Remarkable Academic Journey of Salina and Noé Schwoerer The story of Salina and Noé Schwoerer represents a triumph of determination, resilience, and educational innovation that challenges conventional notions of schooling and academic achievement. Born into the extraordinary world of the TOPtoTOP Global Climate Expedition, these two young scholars have successfully navigated… Read more