On 7 November, new hazard maps for Blatten were presented to the public, marking a crucial step in the re-settlement process of the village following recent rock slope failures at Kleines Nesthorn. These maps now serve as the foundation for planning and implementing relocation measures. In an interview with SRF – Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, […]
Read MoreRelocating entire communities in response to natural hazards is one of the most challenging adaptation strategies. A new study, first-authored by Flurina Dobler and co-authored by Samuel Weber and Christian Huggel, addresses this complexity by analyzing recent and past relocation cases in Switzerland. The research, published in Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, draws on semi-structured interviews […]
Read MoreThis fall, the EClim research group gathered for a reflective retreat in the stunningly colorful Engadin mountains. Our discussions centered on two essential themes for academic and professional life: mental health and the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in research. 🧠 Mental HealthWe explored the importance of: These often-overlooked elements are crucial for personal […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to share a new paper co-authored by EClim member Saeid Vaghefi, now published in Environmental Research Communications. The study applies Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess whether disclosures by major companies—specifically those under Nature Action 100—are genuinely useful for decision-making, as recommended by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). 🌿 Key insights: 🔎 […]
Read MoreThe ReCAP project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and supported by EClim researchers including Simon Allen, is offering an exciting PhD opportunity for two Nepali students at the Institute of Engineering (IoE), Tribhuvan University. 🧭 FocusThe selected candidates will support the development of a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Model and a […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to share the launch of CrawlStudio, an open-source Python library developed by EClim member Saeid Vaghefi, designed to streamline and unify web crawling workflows for developers and data scientists. 🌐 What is CrawlStudio?CrawlStudio offers a single API interface for multiple powerful crawling backends: 🔧 Why it matters: 📌 Perfect for: 🔗 Explore the […]
Read MoreAt the recent AI + Environment Summit hosted at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich, EClim member Saeid Vaghefi delivered a talk and joined a high-level panel to explore how AI and Earth observation can accelerate climate resilience. In his talk, Saeid emphasized: During the panel discussion on “The Future of ClimateNLP” with Théo Alves Da […]
Read MoreNew research from the University of Zurich by Markus Leippold, Chiara Colesanti Senni, and EClim member Saeid Vaghefi reveals that greenwashing is not just a reputational issue — it carries a macroeconomic cost that may exceed 2% of GDP annually. 🔍 Key findings from the paper: 💡 Policy implication: Integrity of information is as vital […]
Read MoreA new paper co-authored by Saeid Vaghefi (EClim member) and led by Markus Leippold presents a groundbreaking framework to quantify the economic costs of greenwashing. Going beyond environmental impacts, the study shows how corporate misinformation degrades trust, distorts market efficiency, and causes long-lasting economic harm. 🔍 Key findings: 👉 The study suggests that protecting information […]
Read MoreAt the conclusion of the International Mountain Conference (IMC) in Innsbruck, a special session co-organized by Christian Huggel (EClim, University of Zurich), Mylène Jacquemart, and Jan Beutel brought together close to 20 presentations focused on the glacier avalanche disaster in Blatten, Switzerland. In less than four months, researchers from Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, and […]
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