I cover climate change and energy through reportages, articles, interviews and in-depth reports. I am interested in the impacts of global warming on everyday life and solutions for an emission-free planet.
Passionate about travel and discovery, I studied biology and other natural sciences. I have been a journalist for SWI swissinfo.ch for more than 20 years.
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This video explains the melting of glaciers and Switzerland's key role in monitoring them, highlighting the importance of World Glacier Day.
Electric car sales accelerate worldwide but stall in Switzerland
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Sales of electric cars in Europe and Switzerland have fallen after years of growth. But there is good news for those wanting to buy an electric vehicle this year: prices are expected to sink.
Discovering ancient microorganisms inside Swiss glaciers
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Follow a team of scientists on the Rhône glacier as they hunt for new – and potentially beneficial – microorganisms which are increasingly being released from the melting ice.
Why Switzerland’s carbon footprint is bigger than you think
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Per capita CO2 emissions in Switzerland are lower than the world average. But the picture changes radically when you consider the emissions related to products imported from abroad.
Effects of 1.5°C global warming in Switzerland and beyond
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This year we could exceed the symbolic threshold of 1.5°C of global warming for the first time. Here are the possible consequences for life on the planet.
Switzerland spends big on flood protection – but is it enough?
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Protecting against floods is an expensive undertaking, but a recent analysis shows it is far more cost-effective than rebuilding after natural disasters.
Predicting the climate of the future with 1.2 million-year-old ice
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Scientists have successfully extracted one of the world's oldest ice samples from deep within Antarctica. They hope the ancient ice will reveal more about Earth’s climate history and how to better predict future climate change.
Secrets revealed by melting Swiss glaciers could eat plastic and cure disease
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Even though 2024 was another bad year for Alpine glaciers, their melting may release microorganisms potentially useful to medicine and industry.
Switzerland’s climate finance: What’s a ‘fair share’? It depends who you ask
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A recent study suggests Switzerland is already contributing beyond its “fair share” towards helping poor countries deal with the climate crisis. Yet environmental groups like Greenpeace and Alliance Sud see things differently.
More heat pumps and less oil: how the Swiss heat their homes
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The proportion of homes with a heat pump in Switzerland is higher than the European average. However, oil still heats more than a third of buildings.
Switzerland to call for climate finance contributions from China and Russia at COP29
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Switzerland wants the biggest CO2 emitters such as China and Russia to offer financial help to poorer nations combating climate change.
Swiss experiment targets forest drought, a driver of climate change
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Climate change and droughts are transforming forests and reducing their ability to absorb CO2. Which tree species are suitable for the climate of the future? A unique Swiss experiment is seeking answers.
Swiss women’s climate lawsuit reverberates in South Korea
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After a landmark climate court decision in South Korea, older citizens are demanding more ambitious climate targets. There are strong links to a similar legal case involving Switzerland.
Breakthrough Swiss research decodes thawing permafrost
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For the first time a research team in Switzerland has measured how much of the Alpine permafrost has thawed. This helps scientists understand how climate change is affecting mountains’ permanently frozen ground.
Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves?
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How can hot summers be made more tolerable for city-dwellers? SWI swissinfo.ch asked an expert at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.
How to protect people and places from landslides in Switzerland
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Warning systems and protective barriers can prevent the worst, but drastic solutions are being suggested to cope with the increasing risk of natural disasters.
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Biodiversity loss in the Alpine nation is above the world average, and over a third of animal and plant species are endangered. Can the trend be reversed?
Why Switzerland is diverging from Europe on a key energy treaty
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The EU will withdraw from the ECT, a treaty that protects investments in coal and oil. Why is Switzerland going its own way, and what could happen next?
What is your country doing to protect you from the impacts of climate change?
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated its citizens’ fundamental rights by not taking enough climate action. Do you think your right to a healthy environment is being respected?
Price, quality, origin: which factors influence whether you buy imported products?
By importing certain products, consumers in rich countries contribute to deforestation in tropical regions. Is it possible to consume while still respecting the environment? Let us know what you think in the comments below. From the article How consumers in rich countries drive global deforestation
Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?
Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?
