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Advent – a season of gratitude
Sharing knowledge Sabine has dedicated herself to sharing her expertise through public talks and presentations in schools. We’re truly thankful for her willingness to bring real-world environmental knowledge directly to students and communities. Her presentations help inspire curiosity and understanding about our natural world. In times like these, when environmental awareness matters, Sabine’s quiet efforts Read more
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Music anchors: The piano on Pachamama
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
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From the Arctic to the Sahara: when the mission meets emergency
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
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Preparing for Our Next Chapter: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
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
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Bjørnoya
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
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A Fleet for the Planet: The Next Generation of TOPtoTOP Sets Sail
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
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