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Geomorphological visit of Lavaux for the Princess of Thailand
At the request of the Thai embassy in Switzerland, the Swiss Geomorphological Society, via its president Christophe Lambiel, had the honor of welcoming the Princess of Thailand for a geomorphological visit on 18 February 2025. The Princess, sister of the King of Thailand, has been a close friend of Switzerland since childhood, which is why she came to Switzerland for a short visit in mid-February. A keen geomorphologist, she wanted to take a geomorphological tour of a site in Switzerland. Given the time of year and various logistical constraints, the proposal was made to organise a visit to the Lavaux vineyards on the shores of Lake Geneva, a living cultural landscape that has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2007.
Image: Christophe Lambiel
New governance strengthens the Sustainability Science Forum
The Sustainability Science Forum is entering a new phase: with an expanded governance structure, the congress is being put on a broader basis. It is intended to become a meeting place and discussion forum for science and practice for the sustainable shaping of the future. The next edition is planned for November 2025.
Projet Vallée Archipel
Dans la vallée du Rhône valaisanne, le projet „ Vallée Archipel “ donne une voix au territoire et pose une graine pour un débat public sur la vallée du Rhône. En 2024, des explorations humaines ont été menés par des entretiens d’un large public. Les enregistrements ont donné lieu à deux capsules vidéo et une capsule sonore. Parmi d'autres événements en 2025, les capsules vont être présentées dans le cadre du festival « écrans urbains » à Lausanne fin février. Le projet a été soutenu par la promotion de projets du FoLAP en 2024.
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AlpWeek 2024 Report
The key outcomes of the AlpWeek 2024, an international event co-organised by various Alpine organisations (including ISCAR), are documented in a report that is now available
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9. Swiss National Parks market
The Parks Market is back in Bern and presents the best culinary specialities from the Swiss parks.
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Prix de Quervain 2025 in High Altitude Research
Der Call for Proposals für den Prix de Quervain 2025 ist bis am Freitag, 14. März 2025 offen.
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Grate haben eine spezielle Anziehungskraft
Matthias, Münsigen
Komorebi im Frühling
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Je regarde la deturpation du paysage.
Stafano, Minusio
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Quelles sont les choses "naturelles" que vous appréciez le plus ? L'eau, les arbres, les prairies, les arbusts, les blocs de pierre.
Nicolas, Lausanne
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