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Do citizens’ councils bring a democracy update for cantons and communes?

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In many countries, participatory and deliberative approaches have been used in recent years to increase the direct involvement of citizens in…
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“Ten per cent are LGBTIQ” – a podcast episode about diversity in working life

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Whether age, gender or sexual orientation - colourfully mixed teams work together more productively and are increasingly encouraged in companies.…
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Towards deep learning-based weather reconstruction of the Great Frost

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In the early 18th century, Europe experienced a mini ice age, which has been proven to be the coldest period of the last 1000 years [1]. Our…
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Do we need a new mindset for Smart City & Living?

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The planning of our built world must evolve to be climate compliant. The climate will dictate the building plan of the future. Concepts of sustainability…
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Energy and climate data in the canton of Bern presented on a new platform

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BFH Business School makes data visible: The Digital Sustainability Lab of the Institute Public Sector Transformation has realised a platform…
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The revolution of polymer trading: how Meraxis drives digital innovation across their ecosystem

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Working sustainably with plastics and recycling - that is the goal of the Bern-based company Meraxis. Michael Grysczyk, Head of Digital and Disruptive…
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Bringing open data to life and making it tangible through visualisations

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Which members of the Grand Council intervene the most, and with whom? Do parliamentarians work together across political divides? Are men more…
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How can digital platforms enhance circular economy practices in value chain networks?

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The emergence of digital technologies (DTs) to promote circular practices across all industries plays a key role to tackle challenges we currently…
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The Future of Democracy: Why the Trends of Participation and Deliberation Give Hope

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What can be done when citizens do not trust their governments or do not exercise their rights of participation? Innovative approaches are needed…
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