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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Heutiger Einsatz von Pestiziden belastet die Umwelt in der Schweiz
Pestizide sind in der Schweiz allgegenwärtig, belasten die Umwelt und gefährden die Biodiversität. Gesetzlich verankerte Anforderungen an die Gewässerqualität werden oft und teilweise beinahe anhaltend überschritten, wie ein neues Faktenblatt des Forums Biodiversität der Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz zeigt. Die Forschenden haben spezifisch die Auswirkungen des Pestizideinsatzes auf Umwelt, Biodiversität und Ökosystemleistungen in der Schweiz analysiert und mögliche Handlungsansätze für Politik und Gesellschaft formuliert.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Become a member of the Swiss Young Academy
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA) brings together young researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines. It creates an inspiring environment for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange. The current call for applications, with submission deadline on 28 February 2026, offers the opportunity to apply for a five-year membership.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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ECAE: New President and revised by-laws
The Ethics Committee for Animal Experimentation (ECAE) is a joint commission of the SAMS and the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT). It acts as an expert and advisory body in the field of animal experimentation. At its meeting in November 2025, the SAMS Senate elected Prof. Michael Hottiger, Zürich, as chair of the ECAE. It also approved the entry into force of the revised by-laws. These describe the Commission’s composition, define the processes and clarify the roles of the two Academies.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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«The Health Insurance Act is a law about money flows, not about health»
At the end of the year, CH Media spoke with Arnaud Perrier, President of the SAMS, about rising healthcare costs, increasing administrative responsibilities, and other challenges within the healthcare system. Prof. Perrier advocates for easily accessible primary care organized through networks and a better distribution of tasks between doctors and nurses. He also explained why Switzerland needs an article on health in the Constitution.