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01 Dec 2025 / News, Research, People

"Coffee connects us with the whole world” – On sustainability in global supply chains with Prof Janina Grabs

How can global supply chains for coffee, cocoa and palm oil be socially and ecologically responsible? In this interview, Janina Grabs explains how public policy and private standards must work together to make production fairer and more…

26 Nov 2025 / News, Research, People

From Basel to Bogotá: EXPECT-AGRI team completes first fieldwork in Colombia

The EXPECT-AGRI team has completed its first fieldwork in Colombia, gathering on-the-ground insights into how the EUDR is taking shape across key agricultural value chains. These findings launch the project into its next research phase.

19 Nov 2025 / News, People

Young Visionaries at Work: Children Design Tomorrow’s Cities

What happens when children are asked to redesign their ideal city? A surprising mix of creativity, imagination, and smart ideas for a greener and more vibrant urban future.

17 Oct 2025 / News, Research, Events

Beyond Either–Or: Exploring Qualitative Comparative Analysis with Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven)

How can researchers systematically compare complex cases without losing nuance? Dr. Axel Marx from KU Leuven will introduce the logic and practice of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA).

15 Oct 2025 / News, Events

Tipping Points in the Climate System: Harbingers from the Polar Ice

Public lecture with Prof. Dr. Ricarda Winkelmann on 31.10, 18:00 in the Gehry Auditorium, Novartis Campus

30 Sep 2025 / News, Continuing Education

Energy Communities Leadership Programme – Register Now!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Energy Communities Leadership Programme, organized by the HORIZON Europe ENPOWER project, with the involvement of three members of the Sustainability Research Group: Dr Annika Sohre, Dr Iljana…

24 Sep 2025 / News, Research, People

SweetRefuel Annual Assembly: Insights on Public Acceptance of Sustainable Fuels

At the annual SweetRefuel assembly at the Paul Scherrer Institute, our team presented new survey results showing that sustainable and alternative fuels enjoy broad acceptance among the Swiss public.

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12 Dec 2025

Time: 12:30 - 13:15

Location: Faculty of Law, Seminar Room S2, HG.35

Organizer:
Sustainable Future Research Network

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