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Stellungnahme zur Revision des Natur- und Heimatschutzgesetzes
Die Akademien der Wissenschaften begrüssen es sehr, dass der Bund Natur und Landschaft verstärkt schützen will. Dies entspricht auch den Zielen der Strategie Biodiversität Schweiz, der Strategie Nachhaltigen Entwicklung und dem Landschaftskonzept Schweiz. Mit den vorgeschlagenen Änderungen des Bundesgesetzes über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHG) wird zudem die Strategie Baukultur eine gesetzliche Fundierung auf Bundesebene erhalten.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Call for nominations: Marcel Benoist Prize in the field of life sciences
Awarded annually since 1920, the Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist recognizes a scientist whose work has had a significant impact on human life and society. In 2026, the Prize, endowed with CHF 250’000, will be awarded in the field of life sciences (biology and medicine). Nominations can be submitted until 23 February 2026.
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.