Priority Themes for Swiss Sustainability Research
Launch of the SRI white paper
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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.
In the course of about 18 months and in a participatory process, we identified and developped priority themes for sustainability research in Switzerland. On December 8, we launched the resulting white paper. The main authors presented highlights in an expert talk, before we put the topics up for broader discussion with key players.
The recording of the livestream is provided below.
Programme
17.00 Welcome & Introduction
Marcel Tanner (President, Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences)
Peter Edwards (President, Steering Group Sustainability Research)
17.15 Expert talk on the priority themes
Urs Niggli (agroecology.science)
Heike Mayer (University of Bern)
Michael Stauffacher (ETH Zurich)
Marc Chesney (University of Zurich)
Marlyne Sahakian (University of Geneva)
Christian Pohl (ETH Zurich)
17.45 Panel discussion
Michael Hengartner (President, ETH Board)
Katharina Michaelowa (Presidium of the Research Council, SNF)
Maria Stoll (ARE, Sustainable Development Section)
Elgin Brunner (Head of Transformational Programmes, WWF Switzerland)
Florian Egli (Member, Swiss Young Academy)
Moderator of the two rounds of talks: Thomas Häusler, SRF
18.45 Summary and outlook
Philippe Moreillon (President, Swiss Academy of Sciences)
Temi associati
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?
Immagine: Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz
Dans le « Livre blanc sur la recherche en développement durable » des Académies suisses des sciences, des scientifiques présentent les recherches les mieux à même de soutenir le développement durable de la société Suisse. Avec des représentants et représentantes du monde de la science, des autorités, des ONG et du secteur privé, six thèmes prioritaires sont identifiés, dont les systèmes alimentaires, les espaces vitaux ou une vision commune, par exemple. Le livre blanc sert de guide à la communauté scientifique afin de développer et de financer de façon ciblée des projets en réseau.
Immagine: Hansjakob FehrUsing 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.
Immagine: Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
Under the leadership of SCNAT, the Sustainability Research Initiative is developing priority topics for sustainable development research in Switzerland. At a review meeting in early July, several well-known experts gave the draft research agenda very good marks. They especially appreciated the systemic approach and encouraged the authors to place even more focus on pathways towards transformation.
Immagine: Wikipedia
Contatto
Dr. Gabriela Wülser
SCNAT
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