The research project ‘Riverscape – sediment dynamics and connectivity’ combines the topics of hydraulic engineering and ecology. Researchers have worked together to establish fundamental principles and propose solutions for the restoration of sediment dynamics and habitat connectivity. The most important results relevant to practice are presented in this publication.
The Federal Office for the Environment is organizing the Natural Hazards Symposium from September 17–18, 2025. Take advantage of this opportunity for professional exchange, further education, and networking at the most comprehensive specialist event in 2025 on gravitational natural hazards in Switzerland! The symposium is aimed at professionals from practice, enforcement, and research but is also open to other participants. It will be held in German and French.
Are you looking for a continuing education in the field of natural hazards?
The natural hazard experts (FAN) and the Flood Protection Commission (KOHS) regularly offer lectures and further education courses on specialist subjects. At this link you will also find a collection of offers throughout Switzerland for further education and training courses on natural hazards.
Switzerland is particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. Observations show that climate change is already influencing the natural hazard situation. The Confederation is taking various measures.
26.11.2021 - Switzerland participated in the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction from 24 to 26 November 2021. The aim is to make societies more resilient to disasters such as floods, forest fires, earthquakes or pandemics. On this occasion the paper "Switzerland’s focus in disaster risk reduction", which summaries the key elements that Switzerland considers important in disaster risk reduction, has been released.
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