Priority Themes for Swiss Sustainability Research
Using six priority themes, the "White Paper on Sustainability Research" outlines Switzerland's most urgent research needs in order to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The priority themes were developed by 30 experts from science and practice on the basis of a broad-based dialogue with over 100 stakeholders from science, business, administration and civil society.
Pages: 56
Standard identifier: DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4337939
Source: Wuelser G, Chesney M, Mayer H, Niggli U, Pohl C, Sahakian M, Stauffacher M, Zinsstag J, Edwards P (2020) Priority Themes for Swiss Sustainability Research Swiss Academies Reports 15 (5)
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The Sustainability Research Initiative is creating a yearly event that brings together a community of professionals united by a keen interest – Sustainability science. The first Sustainability Science Forum takes place on November 30, 2021 in Bern.
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The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action adopted by all Member States. Switzerland is not on track to meet the SDGs. How can science best contribute to accelerating this process? The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences have identified six priority themes which outline the most pressing respective research needs. This event aims to discuss shared visions of a sustainable future by placing migration and peace at the centre of the discussion.
Image: PixabayThe Sustainability Research Initiative is creating a yearly event that brings together a community of professionals united by a keen interest – Sustainability Science. The first Sustainability Science Forum focuses on accelerating transformation towards sustainability. Together with research funders and other stakeholders, we will discuss priorities for capitalising on existing knowledge and for addressing key open questions.
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Der Countdown zur Erreichung der 17 Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung der UNO läuft: Im Jahr 2030 will die Staatengemeinschaft sie erreicht haben. Der nötige Wandel ist immer noch möglich, wenn sich die gesamte Gesellschaft unverzüglich mit ganzer Kraft daran macht. Wie das in der Schweiz geschehen soll, zeigt die Strategie Nachhaltige Entwicklung 2030 des Bundes.
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Which research topics should be prioritised to best support our committment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? What is the role of science on this path towards a more just and sustainable society?
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What are the priority issues in the context of the 2030 Agenda that science must address? This question has been explored by the Initiative for Sustainability Research. On December 8, we launched the resulting white paper.
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Contact
Dr. Gabriela Wülser
SCNAT
Steering Committee Sustainability Research
House of Academies
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Switzerland