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.

Eric Golson · VoxEU 13 Nov 2019

France

This is how Europe is paving the way for a sustainable, green future

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.

Sean Fleming 11 Nov 2019

Climate Change

Existing Paris climate pledges commit sea level rise to ‘one metre by 2300’

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 ...

Robert McSweeney · Carbon Brief 08 Nov 2019

Switzerland

Too much of our drinking water is reliant on centuries-old infrastructure

Mountain-sourced water supplies are becoming more unpredictable as warmer temperatures melt glaciers and change precipitation patterns and river levels.

Emma Farge and Cecile Montovani · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 07 Nov 2019

Switzerland

Switzerland has the most highly skilled workers in the world. This is why

It’s not all about getting young people into university for Switzerland, which is skilling its future workforce through on-the-job training.

Kate Whiting 17 Oct 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Climate change is threatening Switzerland's stunning scenery

Rising temperatures are causing ice and snow to disappear, hurting the Alps and the economy.

Johnny Wood 15 Oct 2019

Switzerland

Which countries have the most doctoral graduates?

More people have doctoral qualifications than ever before, but which countries have the most?

Rosamond Hutt 15 Oct 2019

Switzerland

Built by robots: This Swiss company could change the construction industry forever

Techniques used include 3D printed ceilings, energy-efficient walls, timber beams and a smart home system.

Anne Quito · Quartz 09 Oct 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Switzerland speeds up its climate goals

As a new report shows a record level of emissions, what is the world doing to hit carbon targets?

Katharine Rooney 24 Sep 2019

Switzerland

This Swiss glacier is slowly dying, so people held a funeral

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.

Reuters Staff · Reuters 23 Sep 2019

Gender Parity

Switzerland has work to do on gender equality in the workplace

The gender pay gap in Switzerland needs closing. Swiss women earn approximately 20% less than men, highlighting the need for a gender equality rethink.

Reuters Staff · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 22 Aug 2019

Book Club

7 key authors from Switzerland's literary scene

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.

Beatrice Di Caro 01 Aug 2019

Switzerland

They have more than 30 words for "apple core", and other things you didn't know about Switzerland

There is far more to Switzerland than cuckoo clocks and chocolate, and so to mark Switzerland's National Day - celebrated on 1 August since 1891 - here are 15 things you might not know ab...

Micol Lucchi 31 Jul 2019

Switzerland

These are the world’s most innovative economies

Switzerland has been named the world’s most innovative economy for the ninth year in a row.

Rosamond Hutt 30 Jul 2019

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