Cluster: Science

Switzerland to build CHF100m Earth Observation Centre

The centre will link data from satellites, drones, measuring stations, and other sources.

This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 Swiss Earth Observation Centre will be funded by a donation of CHF100 million.

Reconstruction of the destroyed bridge in Val Maggia (TI) has begun

Reconstruction starts of destroyed Swiss Visletto bridge

This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 The Visletto bridge, destroyed by Swiss storms in June 2024, will be rebuilt by late autumn 2026.

International Geneva

AI giants accused of hiding environmental footprint

This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 The boom in artificial intelligence (AI) comes with environmental costs that are still largely hidden.

New 3D simulations for better avalanche forecasting

Research frontiers

New Swiss 3D simulation tool offers better landslide forecasting

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 A new 3D simulation tool is enabling much more accurate avalanche forecasts. The model, which proved its worth during the landslides in Brienz (GR) and Blatten (VS), could lead to more effective management of alpine risks.

Lenk Glacier Lake drained without complications

Glaciers & permafrost

Swiss glacier lake drains without causing flooding damage

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 The Faverges glacial lake on the Plaine Morte above Lenk in the Bernese Oberland drained over the weekend. There was no flooding or damage, the authorities announced on Monday.

257 Swiss companies are members of the SBTi

Emissions reduction

More than 250 Swiss companies sign CO2 reduction initiative

This content was published on Jul 5, 2025 A total of 257 companies from Switzerland have signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, they are committing to CO2 reduction targets that are compatible with the Paris Climate Agreement.