Greenpeace activists in Switzerland called for the protection of the deep sea ecosystem at an investor conference in Zurich. The group is concerned that commercial exploitation of the deep sea could have a negative impact on biodiversity.

Switzerland played a key part in the UN Water Conference in New York, which resulted in an action agenda to advance clean and accessible water for all. The Swiss delegation highlighted the need of transboundary water management for long-term development and peace.

Nestlé and Barry Callebaut, o Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, have made a significant agreement to expand agroforestry in cocoa-growing areas. This long-term agreement includes payments for ecosystem services and marks an important step in their shared efforts to combat climate change.

A recent study by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has found that daylight-saving time can contribute to climate protection by reducing the overall energy consumption of office buildings.

Swiss company Impact Acoustic wins the prestigious iF Design Award 2024 for its Archisonic Cotton acoustic material. Made from recycled cotton cellulose, it’s the first fully circular acoustic material globally, absorbing 60% of sound.

Switzerland’s fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University’s latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing sustainability saw remarkable growth, constituting 10% of the Swiss sector.

MeduSoil secures 5.2 million Swiss francs to expand its innovative, eco-friendly construction solutions across Europe. Their technology significantly reduces carbon footprint by at least 55%, aiming to revolutionize sustainable building practices.

Zurich-based Rheiazymes has earned a spot in the top 20 of the Green Alley Award, highlighting its groundbreaking work in recycling mixed fabric textiles. Their innovative use of enzymes to break down materials for reuse marks a significant step towards sustainable textile processing. This approach not only supports a circular economy but also tackles the global challenge of textile waste.

Swiss forests face a nitrogen crisis, with over 90% affected by excess deposits, mainly from agriculture and traffic. To combat this, Switzerland is updating regulations by 2024, focusing on sustainable farming practices to reduce ammonia emissions and protect forest health.

Swiss Re study tracks progress on decarbonising the economy. It shows a climate investment gap of more than USD 270 trillion in the energy, transport, buildings and industry sectors between 2022 and 2050.