Sharing knowledge and research outcomes from within and around the Swiss National Park – the 2023 Research Symposium SNP+

Abstract

On 2 June 2023, the first Research Symposium SNP+ took place in Zernez, Switzerland, at the headquarters of the Swiss National Park (SNP). The symposium aimed to bring together active researchers from various scientific fields relevant to the work of the Swiss National Park, the Regional Nature Park Biosfera Val Müstair (BVM), and the overarching UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Engiadina Val Müstair (UBEVM) – all represented here by SNP+. Addressing subjects bridging the gap between strict nature preservation and cultivated landscape areas, the importance of ongoing monitoring over extended periods, and the influence of climate change on ecosystems and natural processes, the day unfolded as a profoundly captivating and interdisciplinary experience. This text aims to summarize the key messages of the symposium and provides a preview of upcoming events.