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Young Academics Award 2026
Research and innovation are key elements for promoting sustainable development in the Alps. Young researchers play a crucial role in this, helping to shape the future of the Alpine region. The aim of the Young Academics Award is to recognize this key role by honoring outstanding master's theses on relevant Alpine topics. The award is presented every two years and is an initiative of the Presidency and the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention in collaboration with the International Scientific Committee on Research in the Alps (ISCAR), whose office is managed by FoLAP.
Image: Vera BornemannNewsletter on climate and energy No 02
The Newsletter on climate and energy provides monthly updates on current developments in research, policy and practice in the fields of climate and energy. It brings together scientific publications, presents relevant news, and highlights events and calls. The newsletter is aimed at professionals as well as anyone interested in climate and energy topics.
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Sustainable Development Newsletter 1/2026
Sustainability Science Forum 2025: The video is online! Meet the new SRI Board New joint project to develop a method for the early identification of socially relevant topics
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International best practices in foresight
On 24 February 2026, leading experts from Switzerland and across Europe came together to share their insights on best practices in foresight. The meeting was held as part of the project «Method for the early identification of socially relevant topics». In this project, the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) are working together to develop a systematic method to identify socially relevant issues at an early stage.
Landscape-News 02|2026
Mit dem Landschafts-Canvas regionalwirtschaftliche Potenziale erschliessen, Soutien aux projets FoLAP, Landschaftsqualität im Licht gesellschaftlicher Narrative
Image: regiosuisseInformationsdienst Biodiversität Schweiz IBS Nr. 192
100% nachhaltiger P!anzenschutz weltweit: Mehr Chancen als Risiken
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