#nature
13
Dec
Nitrogen Overload Threatens Swiss Forests, FOEN Reports
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests are under threat as excessive nitrogen levels surge, impacting 90% of wooded areas. Human activities, particularly in agriculture and industry, contribute significant...
01
Sep
WWF Report Highlights Urgent Water Crisis
Category: ESG News
WWF, a Swiss-based organization, issues a stark warning in a new report, revealing the enormous economic value of global water resources at US$58 trillion. It highlights the urgent...
28
Aug
Bonn Conference Sets Agenda for Biodiversity Action Beyond 2023
Category: ESG News
Switzerland actively participates in the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform's conference on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Bonn. Focus on combatting invasive non-nat...
16
Aug
Enhancing Avalanche Protection: Swiss Experimental Forest Unveils Rising Tree Line Benefits
Category: ESG News
Swiss experiment reveals rising tree lines' potential in avalanche defense, combining nature's protection and climate adaptation. Alpine forests offer enhanced safety, redefining m...
10
Aug
FOEN Study Exposes European River Biodiversity Stagnation, Urgent Conservation Measures Required
Category: ESG News
FOEN's study highlights European river biodiversity's positive growth till 2010, followed by stagnation. Urgent action is advised to counter pollution, climate change, and invasive...
18
Jul
Switzerland’s Scorching Summer: Record Heat, Drought, and Environmental Challenges
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's scorching 2022 broke temperature records, leading to drought, glacial melting, and increased heat-related deaths. Water scarcity affected ecosystems and agriculture, ...
04
Jul
Switzerland’s Contaminated Sites: Challenges and Progress in Remediation, says FOEN
Category: ESG News
Switzerland faces challenges in addressing 38,000 contaminated sites, with 1,700 already remediated. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to expedite cleanups through...
07
Feb
Rheiazymes Among Top 20 in Europe’s Green Alley Award
Category: ESG News
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 e...
02
Jan
Switzerland Struggles with Nitrogen Pollution from Farming and Traffic
Category: ESG News
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, f...
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