
Call: Environmental Research Prize 2026
The Environmental Research Prize of Fribourg University aims to promote disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in the field of environmental sciences and sustainability. The prize is awarded to young researchers whose innovative and outstanding scientific work contributes significantly to a better understanding of environmental problems and their solution.

Call: Stadt Bern schreibt den Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2026 aus
Die Stadt Bern verleiht im September im Rahmen der Berner Nachhaltigkeitstage zum dritten Mal den Berner Nachhaltigkeitspreis. Der Preis honoriert Engagements, die einen Beitrag für die nachhaltige Entwicklung leisten. Er richtet sich an Vereine, Gruppen, Unternehmen oder Organisationen, deren primäres Wirkungsgebiet sich über die Stadt Bern erstreckt.

Switzerland's energy supply is assured
The escalation of the situation in the Middle East has led to higher energy prices and is already having a noticeable impact on the global energy supply. However, Switzerland’s energy supply is assured at the present time.
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OCCR researchers contribute to new PAGES Working groups
Researchers affiliated with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research are contributing to four newly launched PAGES working groups. The initiatives support coordinated international research on past climate change, advancing shared methods, data integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the global paleoclimate community.
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Call for Young Champions of the World
The United Nations is looking for a Young Champion of the World. If you have a powerful idea for improving environmental outcomes; if you have a strong track record of instigating change; if you are unafraid of failure; and if you believe in a bright future for our planet, then you just might have what it takes to become a Young Champion of the Earth. Apply until 31. March 2026.
Image: northlightimages, istockphoto.comServices climatiques pour la pratique : NCCS-Impacts dans la dernière ligne droite
"NCCS-Impacts" reaches an important milestone: With NCCS-Impacts, a national programme was implemented for the first time through a close partnership between federal institutions, universities and private-sector organisations that systematically examines the relevant effects of climate change across sectors and disciplines.
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