Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Wasser in der Schweiz
Wasser ist in der Schweiz selten knapp und meistens gesundheitlich unbedenklich. Durch neue Konsummuster, die Klimaänderung und energiepolitische Entscheidungen verändern sich sowohl die Verfügbarkeit wie die Nutzung des Wassers, schreibt die Schweizerische Hydrologische Kommission der SCNAT in einem soeben publizierten Faktenblatt. Dieses beschreibt den Wasserkreislauf der Schweiz und zeigt die Herausforderungen und Handlungsoptionen auf. Zudem ist eine ausführlichere Fassung unter dem Titel «Das Wasser in der Schweiz – ein Überblick» erschienen.
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education
Science-society dialogue is crucial for addressing pressing societal challenges. One important avenue for strengthening this link, in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective, is teaching formats that encourage students to engage in the public sphere. However, an illustrative collection of best practices in Swiss higher education has been lacking so far. This practice-driven report draws on a non-exhaustive stocktake of existing courses in Switzerland and participatory workshops among lecturers. It features illustrative examples from Swiss higher education institutions and introduces a new typology of science-society teaching formats, offering educators a structured way to design and analyze courses across six dimensions. In addition, the publication discusses both the opportunities and challenges of implementing such teaching formats. To further advance science-society education, the report identifies three priority areas for action.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Strategy for natural history collections in Switzerland
Thirty-seven institutions, take a decisive step towards unlocking the full potential of natural history collections in Switzerland. Together, they publish and endorse a strategy based on 6 pillars and 52 key activities to better preserve collections, ensure their accessibility and promote their use for science and society.
