SUPSI has new competence center for climate change
The University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has presented its new competence center for climate change. Around 50 researchers will work there on topics related to climate change. They cooperate with various partners.
SUPSI has inaugurated a new competence center that will deal with issues related to climate change. It was created by the Department of Environment, Construction and Design ( DACD ) in Mendrisio. According to a media release , it will focus on three main areas: exploring the scientific basis of climate change, adapting to climate change and mitigating climate change.
According to a press release, around 50 researchers will work at the Centro competenze cambiamento climatico e territorio (CCCT). For example, they will develop measures to combat mosquitoes or monitoring systems for the warming of permafrost in the Ticino Alps. Many of the researched topics also revolve around renewable energies.
Overall, the CCCT is intended to strengthen and coordinate the interdisciplinary competencies at the SUPSI. It will also work with cantonal institutions and associations. The center’s partners also include the association TicinoEnergia in Bellinzona, with which SUPSI is already collaborating on projects for climate-friendly buildings.