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Peatlands are not just swamps. They are hugely important carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots - and they have been under threat for centuries. Here's why that must end.
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.
With apprenticeship programs, government and the private sector can partner to train and reskill workers – and meet the challenges of 4IR.
In order to maintain their independence in WWII, neutrals had to make up for their relative military weakness by offering economic concessions to the belligerents.
Keeping the lights on while tackling CO2 emissions requires a concerted effort and a combination of tactics – and schemes such as these are leading the way.
The five biggest emitters would contribute around 25% of this projected rise, the study says, with China accounting for 10cm by 2300, followed by the US with 7cm, the 28 member countries ...
Mountain-sourced water supplies are becoming more unpredictable as warmer temperatures melt glaciers and change precipitation patterns and river levels.
It’s not all about getting young people into university for Switzerland, which is skilling its future workforce through on-the-job training.
Rising temperatures are causing ice and snow to disappear, hurting the Alps and the economy.
More people have doctoral qualifications than ever before, but which countries have the most?
Techniques used include 3D printed ceilings, energy-efficient walls, timber beams and a smart home system.
As a new report shows a record level of emissions, what is the world doing to hit carbon targets?
The Pizol glacier in the Glarus Alps, eastern Switzerland, is due to completely vanish by 2030. So, climate activists held a funeral ceremony to mark its decline.
The gender pay gap in Switzerland needs closing. Swiss women earn approximately 20% less than men, highlighting the need for a gender equality rethink.
Authors worldwide have come to the shores of Lac Léman to write, such as Mary Shelley who famously wrote Frankenstein in Cologny, Geneva. Here's a snapshot of Switzerland's literary history.
