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Future Earth Seeks Executive Director for Global Coordination Hub
The international network Future Earth, represented in Switzerland by the Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI), is seeking an Executive Director to lead its newly established Global Coordination Hub.
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*OLD VERSION* Navigating the New Commodity Trading Age between economic security and sustainable development
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading commodity trading hubs. Decisions taken in Swiss-based trading, finance and governance structures shape environmental and social outcomes along global supply chains. The GRP-Alliance conference brings together diverse expertise and fosters dialogue between academia and actors from business, public administration and civil society to explore science-driven insights and solutions.
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Navigating the New Commodity Trading Age between economic security and sustainable development
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading commodity trading hubs. Join us to discuss science-driven insights and solutions for managing a responsible and competitive global trading hub.
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Berner Nachhaltigkeitstage
Rund 70 Berner Organisationen laden im Rahmen der Berner Nachhaltigkeitstage zu Workshops, Führungen und Ausstellungen ein. Den Auftakt bildet das Eröffnungsfest auf dem autofreien Bahnhofplatz.
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Mein Kaffee und der Schweizer Rohstoffhandel: Wie werden beide nachhaltiger?
9.7.2026 – Andrea Rauber Saxer vom SECO und Fritz Brugger von der ETH Zürich sprechen über nachhaltigen Kaffee und nachhaltiges Gold und über die Verantwortung der Schweiz als internationaler Rohstoffhandelsplatz.
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Sustainable Development Newsletter 3/2026
Mehr als Handel: Rohstoffhandel und nachhaltige Entwicklung – Neuer Bericht und neues Faktenblatt HOTSPOT 53/26 : Milieux aquatiques sous surveillance Neue Podcastfolgen zu Nachhaltigkeit
Image: SCNATCommodity trading could be a particularly strong lever for sustainable development
Trade in raw materials represents one third of total trade in goods and has a considerable impact on sustainable development. In the most comprehensive scientific study to date conducted by the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), researchers analysed the influence of trading companies on economic, ecological and social development and show how Switzerland, as a major trading hub, can exploit opportunities and minimise risks worldwide.
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