The “SCNAT knowledge” web portal provides guidance. The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and its network report the state of knowledge, based on sound scientific findings and in regards to Switzerland – for the attention of politics, administration, business, science and practice.more

Image: Tobias Günther, SNSF Scientific Image Competitionmore

Water shortage: Switzerland’s blue gold is under pressure

Around the world, conflicts are breaking out over water shortages. This precious resource has always flowed abundantly in Switzerland. Now, frequent droughts and high demand are increasing tensions and calls for regulation. Because, says CHy President Bettina Schaefli, if we don't know how much water we really consume, how do we change our behaviour in response to climate change?

Teaser Image Water Portal
Image: Ch. Ritz

Read more in the article by swissinfo.ch.

Categories

  • Drought