Cluster: Science

Will the sun still shine on renewable energy tomorrow?

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change boosted renewable energy in Switzerland and around the world. But solar and wind power are losing momentum in some countries.

Baume-Schneider warns of inevitable glacier collapse

Top Swiss politician warns of ‘inevitable’ glacier collapse

This content was published on Oct 20, 2025 The melting permafrost will inevitably lead to more glaciers collapsing and more rocks falling, Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider told the UN in Geneva.

Opinion

Swiss diplomacy

Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy

This content was published on Oct 20, 2025 Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.

Up to eight centimetres less snow per decade in the Alps

Snow depth in Alps decreasing by up to 8cm per decade

This content was published on Oct 20, 2025 In the Swiss Alps, snow depth has reduced by up to 8cm every decade over the past 60 years, according to an analysis by the Swiss Avalanche Research Institute SLF.

The peaks of Pik Kurumdy (6614m) at the border triangle of Kyrgyzstan, China and Tadjikistan. The Alaj valley in the Pamir Mountains, Asia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Glaciers & permafrost

Central Asian glaciers resisted climate change. That may be ending.

This content was published on Oct 20, 2025 The glaciers of the Pamirs in Central Asia were among the few in the world that remained stable – or even grew – as others melted. According to a study, this anomaly may have come to an end.

Europe's tallest urban edible forest in La Chaux-de-Fonds

Climate adaptation

Swiss town unveils Europe’s tallest urban edible forest

This content was published on Oct 19, 2025 La Chaux-de-Fonds in western Switzerland inaugurated Europe's tallest urban edible forest with the planting of a small-leaf lime tree on Saturday.

893 Corporations withdraw from global climate initiative

Emissions reduction

Swiss firms among those leaving corporate climate initiative

This content was published on Oct 18, 2025 Swiss Re, Zurich and Sulzer are among 893 companies that have withdrawn from their climate commitments with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Climate adaptation

Sushi rice instead of potatoes? Swiss agriculture adapts to climate change

This content was published on Oct 17, 2025 In Switzerland farmers are experimenting with new crops that can withstand heat and drought. But the transition has its challenges.

Graubünden snow cannon pioneer Leo Jeker has died

Climate adaptation

Swiss snow cannon pioneer Leo Jeker dead at 82

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 The Swiss snow cannon pioneer and former politician Leo Jeker died last Sunday after a long illness at the age of 82.

Cassis warns against global tensions over science

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss foreign minister warns against global tensions over science

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis warned against risks posed by a world losing its bearings on the international political stage and its confidence in science at the opening of GESDA.

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