We investigate the causes and consequences of changes in the Earth system, in the ocean, atmosphere and on land, from the geological past into the present and future.

Icebergs in South Greenland.

Cold Climates

We are interested in how life exists in extreme environments and how processes in the coldest places influence the workings of the whole Earth.

Hydrological engineering in Switzerland

Earth Surface Processes

Our multidisciplinary research group attempts to understand a future world with a warmer climate and different land uses.

Research ship collecting marine samples

Ocean and Climate Systems

The Ocean and Climate Research Group (OCS RG) works on a variety of processes and timescales within the ocean-climate system.