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Green roofs differ from ground-level habitats in terms of biodiversity. This can help to boost biodiversity in cities.

Green roofs, like the one on the Ethnographic Museum in Budapest, are havens of biodiversity and contribute positively to the urban climate. (Photo: Kilian Perrelet)

Designing cities with and for biodiversity

June 29, 2026

When planning blue-green infrastructure, greater emphasis must be placed on biological aspects. Systems with higher biodiversity function more effectively.

Successful Event in Brussels

June 1, 2026

Together with SwissCore and the Mission of Switzerland to the EU, Eawag co-hosted the Swiss Science Briefing “Eyes on Water: Space, Science and Resilience to Water” to discuss the central topic of water and water resilience with European partners.