Swiss climate scientist: CO2 removal is tricky but essential
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Initiatives to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air are faltering – not because they don’t work, but because we fail to see opportunities and lack vision, says Swiss climate scientist Cyril Brunner.
What role should Switzerland play in international peacebuilding?
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To play a meaningful role, Switzerland must earn acceptance from the parties involved in a conflict, says Laurent Goetschel.
Is solar radiation management worth the risk for climate-vulnerable countries?
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Countries in the Global South could benefit most from controversial solar geoengineering technologies. However, they also have the most to lose.
The expertise gap: Swiss academia needs more competencies in Asia studies
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Switzerland must invest more in Asia studies. This is key for it to remain globally competitive, argue Simona Grano and Lionel Fatton.
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Switzerland’s proposed law on space operations will impact on how we collectively manage our activities beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Who writes the code? AI integration in a post-aid world
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With humanitarian aid budgets under more pressure than ever before, artificial intelligence (AI) can help optimise limited resources.
Swiss-EU bilateral approach: not the economic boon it is made out to be
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The economic impact of the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU is vastly overrated, says François Schaller, journalist and member of the Swiss entrepreneurs’ movement autonomiesuisse.
Bilateral path with EU is in ‘the interest of Switzerland and its economy’
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To guarantee Switzerland’s prosperity, the Alpine country must develop relations with its main trading partner the European Union, says Cristina Gaggini of economiesuisse.
Iran won’t compromise on nuclear issues unless forced
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Germany, France and the UK are meeting in Geneva to discuss the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. How can they push Iran to end it?
How regenerative farming and AI can drive sustainable agriculture
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Can regenerative farming
and artificial intelligence help us resolve the contradiction between sustainable and productive agriculture?
Bridging climate action and conflict areas: a new hope from COP29
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Climate policy specialist Annika Erickson-Pearson explains why a set of principles adopted at COP29 aimed at enhancing climate action in conflict-areas looks set to make a difference.
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Artificial intelligence is massively impacting how healthcare is delivered and we all have a role to play in making sure it’s done in a safe and bias-free way, argue researchers at the forefront of AI and medicine.
The United Nations’ Pact for the Future: from negotiation to action?
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In a situation plagued by conflicts and global risks on the planet and in the outer space, one could feed in skepticism about the UN.
Tunisia holds presidential elections under one-man rule… again
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As Tunisia readies for October’s presidential elections, questions about the people’s role arise amid a resurgence of authoritarianism.
Chinese electric vehicle maker eyes Swiss market – consumers beware
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Electric cars are key to the energy transition but they can come at a price to Indigenous Peoples and their environment, warns Christoph Wiedmer.
Banking regulation: it’s up to the banks, not the state
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Large banks should take on the responsibility of ensuring financial stability in Switzerland far more than the regulator or lawmakers, argues economist Adriel Jost.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
