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Focus ¶

On this page, you can directly access the current priorities of our institute as well as the cross-cutting themes connecting our research areas: forest, landscape, biodiversity, natural hazards and snow and ice.

Aerial view of a village with snow accumulation and avalanche cones on the adjacent terrain

Avalanche winter 1951

State of emergency in Switzerland: Far above-average precipiation in November, January and February led to a disastrous winter.

Switzerland and climate change

We document the climatic alterations and explore solutions to minimise the risks of climate change.

Drought in the Swiss water tower

We are creating the data basis to recognize critical droughts at an early stage and to assess and mitigate their consequences for nature and society.