Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) admin defriten defriten defriten Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) SCNAT and its network are committed to a sustainable science and society. They support policy-making, administration and business with expert knowledge and actively participate in public discourse. They strengthen the exchange across scientific disciplines and promote early career academics. 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Image: Monique Bprer3/9 17.6.2026 News Soll die Wissenschaft zur Verteidigung beitragen, den Frieden fördern oder geht auch beides? Image: SCNAT4/9 26.5.2026 Press release A new species of hoverflies discovered online thanks to amateur naturalist Image: Franklin Howley-Dumit Serulle5/9 21.5.2026 Press release Biodiversity: data serving life Image: Beat Ernst6/9 9.4.2026 Press release Die Schweiz im Klimawandel: Rasches Handeln bietet viele Vorteile Image: Marina Bräm7/9 3.3.2026 Press release Switzerland can play a leading role in quantum technology through strategic investment Image: Gerd Altmann8/9 8.9.2025 Press release Weitgehenden PFAS-Ausstieg schrittweise und international koordiniert angehen Image: Monika Rohner, www.monikarohner.com9/9 In focus Swiss natural history collections network (SwissCollNet) Collections in museums, botanical gardens and universities are to be processed, digitised and made available to researchers. Image: Philippe Wagneur, MHNG Sustainability Research Initiative The Sustainability Research Initiative promotes engagement with sustainable development through research and dialogue with policymakers and society. Image: Pixabay Event series Achieving Gender Equality and Diversity in the Natural Sciences A webinar series held online from September to November 2021. Image: pixelfarm Community Roadmaps for large research infrastructures On behalf of the Federal Government, SCNAT draws up the bases for deciding on the funding of financially intensive research facilities. 1. Schweizer LandschaftskongressImage: Manu Friedrich Image: Manu Friedrich Swiss Landscape Congress Landscapes are constantly changing – whether due to natural processes, human activities or changing perceptions. At the Swiss Landscape Congress, representatives from the fields of politics and practice, research and educationteaching meet to discuss and develop solutions for the qualitative development of the Swiss landscape. Website (in German or French) Products Publications With their publications, SCNAT and its network offer guidance on topics relevant to science policy and society. Events Events on socially relevant topics enable an exchange with the general public, policy-makers and the scientific community. Awards SCNAT honours the successful communication of scientific content and the achievements of early career researchers. Image: Naturama Aargau Financial support SCNAT provides financial support for member organisations and scholarships for early career researchers. Image: pxhere Contact Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) House of Academies PO Box 3001 Bern Switzerland Telephone E-mail How you can find us Site map Google Maps Stay informed Newsletter Follow SCNAT on LinkedIn Follow SCNAT on Bluesky The platforms of SCNAT The platforms deal with topics that are important to social and science policy. They also unite the specialist societies of the various scientific disciplines as well as the Cantonal and Regional societies under their umbrella. Platform Biology The platform unites researchers from 18 scientific societies and 5 national committees in the field of biology. It promotes the transfer of knowledge and networking opportunities. Through the provision of expertise, the platform generates and maintains a dialogue to the benefit of society and politics Platform Biology Platform Chemistry Together with national and international societies, the platform supports the exchange of expertise and promotes young academics in the various fields of chemistry. Platform Chemistry Platform Geosciences The platform unifies societies and scientific bodies that are active in the field of geoscience. It acts as an interface between the various academic disciplines of geosciences as well as between research, practice, administration, politics and the public. Platform Geosciences Platform Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics The platform incorporates societies and scientifique bodies dedicated to the areas of mathematics, astronomy and physics. It supports the organisations’ activities and coordinates and promotes research and education in the field of mathematics, astronomy and physics. Platform Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics (Platform MAP) Platform Science and Regions An important link between the sciences and the societies are the regionally tied scientific societies. The platform supports, promotes and coordinates the work of these regional societies. Platform Science and Regions (Platform NWR) Platform Science and Policy With its topic-based working groups and inter- and transdisciplinary focus, the platform addresses urgent social challenges, based on sustainable development. It sees itself as a hub for a solution-oriented dialogue between science and society. Platform Science and Policy (Platform SAP) Working groups Swiss Biodiversity Forum Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships (GRP-Alliance) Forum for Genetic Research Forum for Climate and Global Change (ProClim) Forum Landscape, Alps, Parks (FoLAP) Research Commission of the Swiss National Park (FOK-SNP) Sustainability Research Initiative Network for Transdisciplinary Research (td-net) Erweiterte Energiekommission Swiss Committee on Polar and High Altitude Research Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) House of Academies PO Box 3001 Bern Switzerland Telephone E-mail Newsletter Imprint Terms of use and data protection Would you like to access this additional external content? Click on "Display" to show the content of once. Cookies may thereby be set and data may be transmitted to the external provider. I would like to always display the content of . CancelDisplay