Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
Swiss Energy System 2050: Pathways to Net Zero CO2 and Security of Supply
This report aims at assessing pathways and formulating recommendations for the transformation of the Swiss energy system necessary to achieve the net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target by 2050 (BFE 2017a) set by the Federal Council taking into account the Paris climate agreement. We examine the role and impact of the national energy system, define the main future challenges and formulate a holistic strategy to address them.
Basic report
Boulouchos K, Neu U et al. (2022)
Swiss Energy System 2050: Pathways to Net Zero CO2 and Security of Supply. Basic report. Swiss Academies Reports 17 (3)
DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6967084
Synopsis (in German)
Boulouchos K, Neu U et al. (2022)
Schweizer Energiesystem 2050: Wege zu netto null CO2 und Versorgungssicherheit. Kurzfassung. Swiss Academies Reports 17 (3)
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Compassionate Science - Integrating Empathy and Compassion in Research
This report explores how empathy and compassion shape research practices across disciplines. Drawing on a review of existing literature and illustrative examples from early-career researchers, it shows that empathy and compassion are not abstract ideals but practical dimensions of research that can influence study design, relationships, data interpretation, and knowledge translation. Across fields, integrating these dimensions can strengthen trust, deepen understanding, improve collaboration, and enhance ethical reflexivity.
Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
STEM 2026: Where Switzerland stands today
Twelve years on from the first STEM Youth Barometer, the new 2026 edition reveals that interest in STEM has remained largely stable, stereotypes persist, and women underestimate their own abilities. At the same time, the findings are more nuanced than expected and point to clear areas for improvement.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development
This factsheet maps the sustainability links of commodity trade, identifies knowledge gaps, and outlines options for commodity hubs, including Switzerland, to reduce economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.