Topics in focus

Our “Topics in focus” provide information on background, research projects, publications, events and experts on research topics at the aquatic research institute Eawag.

Special | Info Day 2024
Identifying, preserving and promoting blue-green biodiversity

Conclusion of the "Blue-Green Biodiversity" research initiative by Eawag and WSL

Info Day 2023
Aquatic research for sustainable development

Water for humans and the environment: Contributions of research to the implementation of the SDGs in Switzerland and worldwide

Info Day 2022
New methods for monitoring water bodies

Overview of new technologies for recording the dynamics of aquatic systems as well as their potential and limitations

 
Decentralised resource recovery from wastewater

New approaches to the circular economy with wastewater for the recovery of water, nutrients and energy

 
Corona in wastewater

Current data and background information on the investigations into SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

 
Plant protection products

Information on concentrations and effects of plant protection products and other pesticides in water

 
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

Questions, facts and information on the occurrence in bodies of water of blue-green algae, some of which are toxic

 
Microplastics in the environment

Information on quantities in water bodies, analysis and cleaning methods, and impacts on humans and the environment

 
Wastewater separation at the source 

Innovative resource recovery process. Separation of urine and faeces using the NoMix toilet