Member of SCNAT

SGmS strengthens geomorphology as a science and its application. It supports young researchers and promotes relations with related sciences and public administration.

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Current informations

Events, News

The "LéXPLORE" platform on Lake Geneva

Ein Tag am Genfersee: Die Forschungsplattform LéXPLORE und das Maison de la Rivère

Seen sind faszinierende Ökosysteme und können sehr empfindlich gegenüber Umwelteinflüssen wie Klimaänderungen oder Schadstoffeinträgen reagieren. So können Seen z.B. als Frühwarnsysteme für globale Veränderungen dienen, indem sie Informationen über ihr

Image: Natacha Pasche, EPFL
Cities are a major source of human-induced climate change, but can also be a big part of the solution. Here the example of the Grey to Green development in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. The Grey to Green development has created a network of new paths and cycleways and transformed an area that was previously tarmac into a green public space.

Inside the IPCC Cities Report

The IPCC is currently looking for experts to review the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, which will be published next spring. Maybe, you could be a reviewer,

Image: Alastair Johnstone / Climate Visuals

Further information and events

  • Application deadline (financial support for conferences, workshops, etc.) for young researchers is March 31, and September 30 [more...]

  • MRI-Blog: CH-AT, the Swiss Austrian Alliance for Mountain Research: What’s in it for you? [read more...]