Research
16.05.2025
Spring in mountains starting earlier and earlier
Spring in mountains starting earlier and earlier
SLF data shows plant growth in mountain meadows starting earlier – this is a result of climate change in the Alps.
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Research
05.05.2025
Photovoltaic energy: optimising yield in winter
Photovoltaic energy: optimising yield in winter
SLF researcher Anja Mödl is investigating how snow-covered terrain reflects sunlight in order to optimise the energy yield of PV systems.
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Research
29.04.2025
Measuring at 2,536 metres: tracking winter changes
Measuring at 2,536 metres: tracking winter changes
Around 90 years of SLF snow measurements on the Weissfluhjoch provide key data for climate research, avalanche warnings and water supply.
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Events
03.04.2025
Investigating the unthinkable
Investigating the unthinkable
How can we prepare for something unprecedented? WSL has investigated the effects of extreme events and how to deal with them.
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