Eawag - Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

The Sustainable Development Goals are at the heart of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. 193 countries, including Switzerland, have adopted the 2015 Agenda. The 17 goals aim to advance sustainable development worldwide at the economic, social and environmental levels, put human dignity at the centre, protect the planet and promote peace and prosperity for all.

Eawag’s research enables progress towards attaining the 17 SDGs. First and foremost, our work naturally supports Goal 6: clean drinking water and sanitation. However, many research projects also contribute to Goals 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.

By clicking on the SDG, the goal is explained and projects are shown that contribute to achieving the goal.

Chubs (Squalius cephalus), also called European chub, on their spawning ground in the Trême, a tributary of the Saane, Canton Fribourg, Switzerland. (Photo: Michel Roggo)

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023In a survey of Swiss rivers and streams, more than 50 different fish species were recorded. For the first time, more than one species was also found in the case of smaller types of fish such as the bullhead.

In forested areas, a lot of foliage enters the streams from all sides - with positive effects for the invertebrate microorganisms in the water bodies. (Photo: iStockphoto / Mike Pellinni)

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023A forest is crucial for life in streams, particularly in the catchment area and in the headwaters. This effect is especially significant in the case of sensitive species.

Warming of lakes reduces interactions in plankton networks – in the picture a microscope image is shown of a plankton community from Lake Greifen (Photo: Marta Reyes, Eawag).

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023Thanks to a unique data set from lakes, Eawag has succeeded in determining how plankton networks respond to climate change and phosphate levels.