Cluster: Science

Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?

Bernese camera helps investigate the asteroid "Apophis"

Space research

Swiss camera will help monitor the close flyby of asteroid Apophis

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 In April 2029, a camera from the University of Bern will help to analyse the asteroid "Apophis" as it passes close to Earth. The information obtained should help to improve the protection of the Earth from asteroid impacts.

A lot of food goes to waste in Swiss households.

Climate adaptation

Why the Swiss waste more food than they think

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Despite years of awareness campaigns and a national project to reduce waste, large amounts of edible food go directly from Swiss kitchens to the trash.

Emissions reduction

Explainer: Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 A Swiss court has decided to admit a legal ⁠complaint against Swiss ⁠cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon ‌emissions.

Swiss court agrees to hear a landmark climate lawsuit against Holcim, as Indonesian islanders seek compensation, CO2 emission cuts and climate adaptation measures.

Climate adaptation

In win for Indonesia islanders, Swiss court upholds climate action against Holcim

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 The Zug Cantonal Court has ruled in favour of a climate lawsuit against Holcim, marking a legal first in Switzerland. The case, brought by residents of an Indonesian island, targets the Swiss cement giant over climate change impacts. Plaintiffs are seeking financial compensation, deep cuts to Holcim’s CO2 emissions, and the company’s participation in climate adaptation measures.