Science for Policy Talk: Insights into Science-Based Policy Advice in the Transport Sector (in German)

• 21.05.2026, 12:15 - 13:30

• Hochschulkommunikation,?  ()

• Bolli,?C¨¦dric
• Kn¨¹sel,?Benedikt
• Weidmann,?Ulrich
• Sch¨¹rer,?Stefan

• Senior Scientists
• Professors

of ETH Zurich, PSI, Empa, WSL and Eawag.

How does science-based policy advice work and what are the opportunities and challenges? Through experience reports from ETH researchers and policy actors, this Brown Bag session offers a discussion platform on the role of science in policy and provides insights into the world of science-based policy advice.

In this talk, Ulrich Weidmann, Professor of Transport Systems and ETH VP for Infrastructure and Sustainability, and Dr. Stefan Sch¨¹rer, Deputy General Secretary of the DETEC will provide insights into their collaboration on the project Verkehr 2045. The goal of this project was to conduct an independent analysis to assess and prioritise the planned expansion projects for Switzerland¡¯s roads, railways and urban transport for the period from 2025 to 2045.

Please note that his event will be held in German. Chatham House Rule applies to this session.

Schedule

12:15 ¨C 12:25: Welcome and introduction

12:25 ¨C 12:40: Experience report: perspective from academia

12:40 ¨C 12:55: Experience report: practitioner perspective

12:55 ¨C 13:30: Q&A and closing remarks

German

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