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PyroScale – Pathways to upscale biochar projects

13.02.2026
New research project. More information

Village of Battir

No sustainability without justice

10.02.2026
The Bible doesn’t use the term sustainability, but it does deal with the issues underlying it: continuity, reliability, and a good life for generations to come. Silvia Schroer makes it clear: In today’s context, just like 2,500 years ago, the discourse on sustainability is also about setting limits on retaliation, exploitation, and abuse of power. More information

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Social innovation: How can we win people over to a truly sustainable tomorrow?

03.02.2026
How can we turn sustainability into a no-brainer and something many people long for, rather than using it as a buzzword? According to Björn Müller, one key to this is social innovation. More information

A smallholder woman in Peru is interviewed by a researcher in her home

Coffee, chocolate, and equity

29.01.2026
Coffee and chocolate are everyday pleasures for consumers in wealthy countries. But for the millions of farmers who produce them, life is not as sweet. Despite decades of sustainability efforts, many initiatives don’t succeed in improving farmers’ well-being. More information

Children learn to cook with an adult person in the space of ma-terre, Geneva

An urban answer to our food crises? Transforming food systems through cities

27.01.2026
Industrialized food systems are pushing ecosystems to the brink of collapse. But a proactive policy response has begun to emerge from cities. Given their growing populations, they have begun to recognize their ability to leverage urgently needed change. More information

Irene Musselli

“Public authorities should openly acknowledge that they can’t ensure that pesticides are safe”

20.01.2026
This year, the EU will restrict imports of products containing residues of pesticides banned within its borders. But it continues to export such substances to trading partners – a practice Switzerland likewise follows. Irene Musselli sees clear human rights deficits in these areas and explains what should be done. More information

Übersicht Spitze Stei

Managing natural hazards together: approaches to integrated risk management

12.01.2026
New research project. More information

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An independent “green economy” pathway in Africa

08.01.2026
Africa imports many processed wood products – even though it exports huge quantities of wood. This leads to massive trade deficits. In a research project led by CDE and the African Forest Forum, experts recently met to explore ways of strengthening the intra-African timber trade. More information