The “SCNAT knowledge” web portal provides guidance. The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and its network report the state of knowledge, based on sound scientific findings and in regards to Switzerland – for the attention of politics, administration, business, science and practice.more

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The file landscape of the Forum Landscape, Alps, Parks offers an overview of current topics and discourses in the field of landscape. It contains scientific reports, fact sheets and publications from research centers, research-related institutions, internationally recognized bodies and federal offices. It is aimed at policy makers, the scientific community, landscape practitioners and the interested public:

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Hans Weiss

Nachruf auf Hans Weiss, Landschaftsschützer der ersten Stunde

Hans Weiss war ein Landschaftsschützer der ersten Stunde. Als 1968 die Studentenbewegung die Welt erschütterte, ging er als Beauftragter für Landschaftsschutz zum Kanton Graubünden. Bereits zwei Jahre später wurde er

Swiss Glaciers

Swiss Glaciers

The Swiss Alps are characterised by glaciers. Their retreat influences the landscape and tourism, harbours natural hazards, lowers the volume of water available in summer and even has an impact

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