News, Space, Transport | March 29, 2019
Traffic volumes in the town of Thun may increase by as much as 25 percent up to 2030. A new, holistic traffic concept sets out 40 measures to achieve sustainable mobility for the future. Public transport and cycling are particularly relevant.
News, Environment and Climate, Energy | March 15, 2019
A project that began in 2011 is now bearing fruit: India is launching a new nationwide code for energy efficiency in residential buildings. Developed in partnership with Switzerland, the regulations result in significant energy and CO2 savings, especially where building cooling is concerned.
News, Environment and Climate, Development | Feb. 27, 2019
What climate-related risks will developing countries face in the future? What can they do themselves to strengthen their resilience and to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions? As part of a long-standing partnership, INFRAS supports the Climate Change & Environment Network of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) with subject-related expertise and knowledge transfer.
News, Environment and Climate, Economy | Jan. 10, 2019
Delivery delays and lower-quality imported goods, as well as softer demand for German exports from climate-sensitive regions of the world: in the future, the impact of global climate change will pose greater risks for German foreign trade, as a study commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency shows.
