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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, […]

This 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 […]

The 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 […]

We’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 […]

At 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 […]

A 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 […]

Periods of water scarcity are expected to become increasingly frequent and severe as climate change intensifies. But what are the economic consequences, and how can we adapt? EClim members Saeid Ario Vaghefi and Veruska Muccione are contributing to a new research effort under the Swiss NCCS-Impacts program, as part of the project “Costs of Climate […]

As climate-related disasters intensify in mountain regions—from the Blatten avalanche in Switzerland to the recent glacial flood in Rasuwa/Purepu, Nepal—the need for robust early warning systems (EWS) and hazard monitoring is more urgent than ever. EClim’s Simon Allen joined an expert panel hosted by The Stimson Center on July 30, sharing insights on designing and […]

After months of dedicated work, the GLOFCA project has launched a fully refreshed platform to reflect the growing momentum behind its mission: reducing the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in four Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. EClim plays a central role in the project’s implementation through key contributions from Simon Allen, […]

Two months after the devastating ice-rock avalanche from Birch Glacier and Kleines Nesthorn destroyed large parts of the Swiss mountain village of Blatten, detailed reconstruction plans and cost estimates have been made public during a recent community assembly and press conference in Lötschental. 🔷 Key figures: The plans are ambitious and rely in part on […]