Affiliated with UNIL and EPFL, the Center for Climate Impact and Action (CLIMACT) was officially launched in June 2021. The center's main objective is to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. By working with various pillars of society such as media, politicians, and industry leaders, CLIMACT aims to bridge the gap between science and society. Through increased exchange and collaboration, we can accelerate a transformation towards a sustainable and inclusive future.

CLIMACT's unique approach to tackling climate change aims to be both innovative and inspiring. Our inter-institutional and interdisciplinary approach fosters a sense of community and encourages individuals from all walks of life to come together and work towards a common goal. By promoting awareness and facilitating discussions, CLIMACT is playing a vital role in creating a more sustainable future.

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Inform about climate issues, explain the most recent scientific discoveries, dialogue with Swiss experts, highlight solutions for a sustainable transformation of our society.

CLIMACT Starting Grant 2021: Progress and key discoveries two years later (Part 2)
CLIMACT Starting Grants

CLIMACT Starting Grant 2021: Progress and key discoveries two years later (Part 2)

Recent observations of the forest treeline and highest altitude individual trees in the Swiss Alps indicate a consistent and accelerating upward shift over the past several decades. These shifts can result in changes to the composition and structure of ecosystems in the Alps. As new tree species es...

Posted on Aug 13, 2023

Media expert(s)

Dr.
Dr. Jan Skaloud

ENAC EPFL

Prof.
Prof. Devis Tuia

EPFL ENAC

Dr.
Dr. Christophe Randin

UNIL FBM DEE

Jesse Lahaye

Doctoral assistant EPFL ENAC

Climate, the end of doubt and the time for action
Climate change
Psychology
IPCC

Climate, the end of doubt and the time for action

A reaction to an article in the edition of 24 heures published on 23 August 2023 in which four climate change deniers share their personal beliefs about climate change.

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Media expert(s)

Dr.
Dr. Augustin Fragnière

Directeur-adjoint du Centre de Compétences en Durabilité UNIL CCD

"To tackle climate change, we need to shift up a gear"
Adaptation
Climate change

"To tackle climate change, we need to shift up a gear"

Zero net emissions. That's the target we need to reach by 2050 to limit global warming to 2°C. Yet we are set to beat CO2 emissions records again this year. For Nicolas Tétreault, Executive Director of CLIMACT, it is high time we accelerate the transformation of our societies.

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

Media expert(s)

Dr
Dr Nicolas Tetreault

Executive director CLIMACT

Events

Designed to help find high-impact, interdisciplinary solutions through direct dialogue with key actors engaged in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

CLIMACT Starting Grants

Hightlights on the 2022 CLIMACT Starting Grants (Part 2)

Date

Feb 5, 2024

Time

11:00 - 12:15

CLIMACT Starting Grants

Highlights on the 2022 CLIMACT Starting Grants (Part 1)

Date

Jan 22, 2024

Time

11:00 - 12:15

Networking
Climate change

CLIMACT Spring-tastic Apero

Date

Mar 4, 2024

Time

16:30 - 18:30

Venue

Le Perchoir, Vortex

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