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Hydrology of the Bernese fens
HUB BERN | Project LANAT-5 Our goal: Development and application of a hydrological knowledge base for the long-term conservation and...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Regenerating raised bogs efficiently and effectively
HUB BERN | Project LANAT-4 Our goal: Development of the scientific foundations and expertise required to regenerate raised bogs...
Jul 24, 20233 min read


From PlusEnergy neighborhoods to the PlusEnergy city
HUB BERN | Project AUE-3 Our goal: To apply the concept of PlusEnergy neighborhoods to the larger and less homogenous area of an entire...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Developing regional forest and wood value chains
HUB BERN | Project AWN-2 Our goal: To significantly improve regional value creation from forests and wood, in harmony with the vital...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Making the value of soil visible
HUB BERN | Project LANAT-1 Our goal: To develop an innovative, time-saving method for mapping soil properties, thus creating a solid...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Circular Economy Entrepreneurs CE2 Promoting the circular economy
HUB BERN | Project GS-1 Our goal: In cooperation with the CE2 (now Sustainable Switzerland Forum), we want to serve as catalysts for a...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Climate-neutral region Oberland-Ost
HUB BERN | Project AUE-1 Our goal: The Oberland-Ost region aims to become climate-neutral by 2040. With its global standing as a...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Nature park stations in Bernese parks
HUB BERN | Project AGR-1 Our goal Making sustainability tangible and accessible in Bern’s nature parks while raising awareness...
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Securing Wildlife Corridors - Bilateral Discussions
The Director of Wyss Academy for Nature, Hub East Africa, Dr Ben Okita accompanied by the CEO and a Board Director of the Conservation...
Nov 29, 20221 min read


Paper & Publications Climate Scenarios
Climate science has long focused on modelling worst-case scenarios. Today, however, it is just as important to demonstrate pathways...
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Armando Valdés-Velásquez joins the South America Team as Senior Advisor
We are thrilled to announce that Armando Valdés-Velásquez is joining the South America Team as Senior Advisor. Here, he tells us about...
Jun 28, 20221 min read


Miguel Saravia joins the Hub South America Team as Director
We are thrilled to announce that Miguel Saravia is joining the Hub South America Team as Director. Here, he tells us about himself and...
May 17, 20222 min read


“Is what I’m doing making sense to a local person?”
An interview with Prof. Dr. Margaret Owuor ahead of the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference Margaret Owuor, Professor for Integrative...
Apr 27, 20229 min read


Benson Okita joins the Hub East Africa Team as Hub Director
We are thrilled to announce that Benson Okita is joining the Hub East Africa Team as Hub Director. Dr. Okita was previously Director of...
Apr 12, 20222 min read


Sheila Funnell joins the Hub East Africa Team as an Innovation & Impact Specialist
We are thrilled to announce that Sheila Funnell is joining the Hub East Africa Team as an Innovation and Impact Specialist. Here is a few...
Apr 5, 20221 min read


Survey with local households on ecosystems
A matter of opinion? No, science! Ecosystem services can best be investigated in tangible applications and situations. Does the forest...
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Researching ecosystems (2020)
The preservation of the ecological basis of our life can only be achieved if as many people as possible participate in decision-making...
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Participatory mapping exercise in Kipsing, Isiolo
Managing fragile natural resources starts with a sound understanding of their location and dynamics. Together with the National Land...
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Activities in the East Africa Hub - An Overview (2020)
Place/region: Mount Kenya and the catchment area of the Ewaso Ng’iro river together with the Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo and Meru...
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Building local networks (2020)
Engaging in discussions In addition to environmental organizations and tourism businesses, many other interest groups need to be able to...
Mar 17, 20221 min read
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