Energy Change Impact The Research Programme supports decision-making related to the implementation of the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 with research-based information. Room for people and nature The interdisciplinary research programme (2013-2016) investigated the influence of urban sprawl on the quality of life and biodiversity. CCES The programme was seeking insights to incorporate the principles of sustainable development in national governance (2006-2016). COST Actions WSL participation in COST Actions, a european researcher network (2007-2017) ALPFUTUR The project AlpFUTUR illuminated perspectives for the future use of the Swiss alpine summer grazing areas. Research programme Forests and Climate Change The research programme provides forest professionals with knowledge for decision-making in order to limit the effects of climate change on the forest.