Publications and conferences
Publications by the Commission
09.11.2022
Arctic under pressure: anthropogenic changes and Switzerland's role
The Arctic between climate change, endangered livelihoods of indigenous populations and economic potential - and the role of Switzerland
Publications with contributions from the Commission
02.05.2022
Across Greenland's ice cap: the remarkable Swiss scientific expedition of 1912
How four young scientists from Zurich under Alfred de Quervain's leadership made the first west-to-east crossing of Greenland over 640km
01.06.2015
Swiss polar research: pioneering spirit, passion and excellence
Switzerland is at the forefront of polar research. Twelve contributions illustrate the work of researchers in the Arctic and Antarctic
Conferences by the Commission
11.02.2021
MOSAiC polar expedition: a year in the Arctic
MOSAiC: the largest polar expedition in history. Members of the SCPH discussed this in the House of Academies