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More More Join the discussion Science Zeno Zoccatelli What animals and plants do you no longer see where you live? What can be done? What are you doing in your own small way to prevent the disappearance of fauna and flora?
More More Join the discussion Swiss Abroad Isabelle Bannerman What were your experiences of moving abroad? Share your experiences with us.
More More Join the discussion International Geneva Dominique Soguel What should be done to ensure mega sporting events do not harm human rights or the environment? What criteria should sports organisations consider when choosing a venue for international competitions such as the World Cup or the Olympics?
Send us your input Do you have or have you had monkeypox? Share your experience with us. We are looking for testimonials from patients who have been affected, or have suffered from it, in Switzerland or elsewhere. Your contribution Our journalists will take your contribution on board for their coverage and may follow up with you via email. If you have questions, get in touch. Submit Write another question Your contribution...
More More Join the discussion Banking & Fintech Matthew Allen What can Switzerland expect to gain by attracting crypto firms? Should Switzerland be competing with the likes of Dubai to attract the crypto business?
More More Join the discussion Science Simon Bradley What do you think about solar farms in the Swiss Alps? Building large solar parks in high-mountain regions is controversial. Join the discussion.
More More Join the discussion Multinational companies Jessica Davis Plüss What's your experience with rising costs for healthcare and medicine? What do you think should be done to make medicine more accessible? How has this impacted you?
More More Join the discussion Swiss Politics Patricia Islas How can we reduce energy consumption? Are there measures in place to reduce the consumption of gas where you live? What are your experiences or ideas?
More More Join the discussion Democracy Benjamin von Wyl Who should decide where to store radioactive waste? No one wants to live near nuclear waste, but it has to be stored somewhere – for hundreds of thousands of years.
More More Join the discussion Democracy Renat Kuenzi How do we save democracy? Democracy is facing its biggest crisis since World War 2. How can we make it more robust?
More More Join the discussion Inside SWI Isabelle Bannerman What would you like to know about how we work? What do you want to know about our journalistic work? Ask us!
More More Join the discussion Multinational companies Anand Chandrasekhar How much more are you willing to pay for forest-friendly chocolate? What ways do you think are there to make sure cocoa is sustainably sourced?
More More Join the discussion Swiss Politics Isabelle Bannerman What’s the best way to combat the environmental impact of intensive animal farming? In Switzerland, citizens rejected a ban on factory farming. Do you see a connection between factory farming and environmental impacts? Why or why not?
More More Join the discussion Swiss Politics Zeno Zoccatelli Until what age would you be willing to work before you retire? In response to an ageing population, some call for a gradual raising of the retirement age and see it as inevitable to keep the pension system alive.
More More Join the discussion Alpine Environment Susan Misicka Which invasive species are a problem where you live? Many places in the world are coping with unwanted alien species, whether it's shellfish, predatory mammals, or plants that spread like wildfire.
More More Join the discussion Alpine Environment Susan Misicka What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever found out in nature? When we go into the great outdoors for some recreation, we usually have an idea of what we expect or hope to see. But sometimes there are surprises.
More More Join the discussion Workplace Switzerland Alexander Thoele Have you moved to Switzerland recently? Tell us your story. More than 75,000 skilled workers migrated to Switzerland in the first six months of this year. Are you one of these newcomers? Tell us your story.
More More Join the discussion Swiss Politics Patricia Islas What can be done to protect people against the effects of heatwaves? In many parts of the world people are increasingly suffering from intense heat. How do you cope with the rising temperatures?
More More Join the discussion Climate change Simon Bradley How do you reduce your carbon footprint when you travel? Relaxed Covid-19 restrictions and pent-up travel demand appear to be translating into a very busy summer holiday season.
