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SCNAT and its network are committed to a sustainable science and society. They support policy-making, administration and business with expert knowledge and actively participate in public discourse. They strengthen the exchange across scientific disciplines and promote early career academics.

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International Cooperation

SCNAT is integrated into the major science networks and programmes worldwide. In science policy forums, SCNAT works to create the ideal environment for Swiss research, thus contributing to strengthening the country as a center of research.

Engagements of SCNAT

During the summer of 2019, 8 metres of ice melted at the snout of the Findelen glacier – an amount strikingly illustrated by a pole used for mass-balance measurements.
Image: Matthias Huss

IPPC Switzerland

The platform provides important information from the IPCC across the country and coordinates contributions by Swiss researchers.

IPBES Schweiz
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IPBES Switzerland

The Swiss platform of the World Biodiversity Council highlights the state of biodiversity and coordinates national contributions.

Wind energy
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Future Earth Switzerland

SCNAT is the hub for Swiss participation in the Future Earth research programme on global environmental changes.