15 December 2025 “We need stronger international cooperation, not less” The 7th edition of UNEP’s Global Environment Outlook report, GEO-7, is the most comprehensive scientific assessment of the global environment to date. Following its launch, we asked CDE scientist Henri Rueff, who served as a coordinating lead author of the report, what is new in GEO-7 and whether it points to ways out of the current crises. Read the interview
10 December 2025 As Myanmar faces a range of climate challenges, preparedness is key In addition to political crisis and civil war, Myanmar is struggling with the effects of climate change. To ensure reliable and accessible climate forecasts – and to develop appropriate prevention and adaptation measures – CDE’s team in Myanmar is working with climate experts and local organizations. Read the story
12 November 2025 University of Bern honours Pluralist Economics initiative Rethinking economics beyond dominant economic theory? That’s what the University of Bern is honouring with its 2025 Prix Lux equal opportunities prize. The award goes to a student group that initiated a lecture series as part of CDE’s Minor in Sustainable Development. Read the story (in German)
4 November 2025 Sustainability on our plates: Is it just a matter of the number of cows? Food polarizes us. Some see veganism as the solution to feeding ourselves within planetary boundaries. Others argue that meat eating should enjoy renewed, widespread societal acceptance. They all invoke sustainability. So, what should we do? Theresa Tribaldos offers some clarity. Read the interview
