European Capital of Culture, as part of its international artistic and cultural program. Within this framework, the internationale of rivers contributes to rethinking Europe’s relationship to its landscapes, watersheds, and living ecosystems. Through exhibitions, research, and public assemblies, it expands the cultural imagination of what a « water region » can mean in an era of ecological transformation. Bourges 2028 offers a platform for transnational collaborations, connecting local river territories to global movements for the rights of nature. Together, they position culture as a space for legal, ecological, and symbolic renewal. To know more : link 1 and link 2