The Swiss Committee on Dams
25 November 2022
The Swiss Committee on Dams (Das Schweizerische Talsperrenkomitee, STK) is a non-profit association under Swiss law. It invites organizations, companies and individuals involved in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, monitoring and safety assessment of dams to become members. The purpose of the Committee is to promote enhancements in project development, construction, maintenance, monitoring and operation … Read more » “The Swiss Committee on Dams”
The Swiss Society of Women Artists in the Visual Arts
25 November 2022
The Swiss Society of Women Artists in the Visual Arts, SGBK (die Schweizerische Gesellschaft Bildender Künstlerinnen). The Society was founded in 1902 and is divided into three sections: Basel (Basel-City/Basel-Country), Berne/Romandie and Zurich, and represents the established and alternative cultural scene. The SGBK brings women artists and their artistic work to the attention of the … Read more » “The Swiss Society of Women Artists in the Visual Arts”
Hortus Botanicus Helveticus
28 September 2022
The Hortus Botanicus Helveticus (HBH) association was founded in 1996 and united 31 Swiss botanical gardens. It is committed to conserving national and international plant collections and botanical gardens and supports and promotes activities cooperating with regional and federal authorities. The organisation also organises BOTANICA, an initiative of the joint Swiss botanical gardens. BOTANICA Winter … Read more » “Hortus Botanicus Helveticus”
The Renovation of the Barracks of the Papal Swiss Guard
5 September 2022
The Foundation for the Renovation of the Barracks of the Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican (La Fondation pour la Rénovation de la Caserne de la Garde Suisse Pontificale au Vatican/ Die Stiftung für die Renovation der Kaserne der Päpstlichen Schweizergarde im Vatikan) was established in 2016. Its objective is the renewal of the barracks … Read more » “The Renovation of the Barracks of the Papal Swiss Guard”
The Swiss life-saving organisation
22 August 2022
The aim of the Swiss life-saving organisation, Société Suisse de Sauvetage (SSS)/ die Schweizerische Lebensrettungs-Gesellschaft (SLRG), is to prevent drowning. Drowning can be prevented if people are aware of how to behave in, on and around water, if they take responsibility and act accordingly. As a member organisation of the Swiss Red Cross and as … Read more » “The Swiss life-saving organisation”
The Anne Frank Fonds
8 June 2022
The Anne Frank Fonds was founded by Otto Frank (1889-1980) in January 1963. He was the only one of the eight people from the secret annex to survive the persecution of Jews during the Second World War. Otto Frank designated the foundation as his universal heir and legal successor. With its headquarters in Basel, the … Read more » “The Anne Frank Fonds”
Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
16 March 2022
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory is an international research project for the hydrogeological, geochemical, and geotechnical characterisation of Opalinus Clay, a clay formation. Clay formations are being considered in various countries for the deep geological disposal of radioactive waste. Opalinus Clay is the only host rock being proposed in Switzerland for disposal of high-level radioactive … Read more » “Mont Terri Rock Laboratory”
The Basler Reading Society
21 February 2022
The Basler Reading Society (Die Basler Lesegesellschaft) was founded on 26 October 1787. It has over a thousand members from home and abroad today. The reading rooms are open to members every day of the year. The library’s extensive collection is also available to members. The building stands just a few metres from the cathedral. … Read more » “The Basler Reading Society”
Swiss network of nature centres
14 February 2022
The more than twenty nature centres work closely together in the Swiss network of nature centres (NSNZ/RSCN). The aim of the centres is to interest as many citizens as possible in nature by information and guided tours and to show the world of biodiversity. Most centres are managed by private organisations and local authorities. The … Read more » “Swiss network of nature centres”
Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation
14 February 2022
The aim of the Foundation (Fondation suisse pour la protection et l’aménagement du paysage/stiftung Landschaftsschutz Schweiz) is to conserve, maintain and recognise valuable landscape in Switzerland. It pursues this goal by preserving, promoting and restoring the natural and cultural values of the landscape.
