Matthias Burkhalter

#ColdMoon tonight at 21:04 over @Riehen_ch It is called the cold moon because in the northern hemisphere it marks the beginning of #winter and is close to the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year. It has also been known as the #longnightmoon and the moon before #Yule

What was a moment of joy turned into a tragedy in Crans-Montana last night, felt across the country and beyond. The Federal Council has taken note of this with deep dismay. Its thoughts are with the victims, the injured and their families and it extends its deepest condolences.

Cleaner textiles aren’t just better for the planet; they’re good for businesses too. Small companies part of UNEP’s InTex programme are saving water and energy, cutting costs, and keeping waste out of landfills to #BeatPollution. Get to know how they did it in our new factsheets: bit.ly/3L46WfK

🚨 Applications for the UN #YPP 2025 are NOW OPEN! 🌍 📢 This year’s exam area: Global Communications Join the next generation of international civil servants. 👉 Check your eligibility & apply now: bit.ly/YPP2025_Global…

GO VOTE! - Elections @Riehen_ch Oct 19 Ballots can still be dropped off until Saturday, 12:00 p.m., in one of the mailboxes located at the Town Hall and Rauracher Center. Alternatively on Sunday 19th at the polling station in the Town Hall Vote @LDP_BS List 3

🧠@WHO #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 — #MentalHealth in Humanitarian Emergencies 🌍 In every crisis, there’s more than visible damage. Behind the headlines are invisible wounds — anxiety, trauma, grief, and fear. rebuilding lives means healing

#MeetOurTeam: Roxanne is an essential member of the BKMC’s #EAA portfolio! Not only does she support our talented Youth #AgriChampions, but she’s also a driving force behind our event logistics and our COO’s daily work. 👩‍🌾 Swipe through the slides and explore her views on #SDG3!

Monday is #WorldChimpanzeeDay. Our closest relatives in the animal kingdom play a vital role in keeping forests alive. But habitat loss & trafficking are pushing these great apes closer to extinction. Protecting chimpanzees means protecting biodiversity and a part of ourselves.

Vaccines have saved 6 lives every minute since 1974. Thank you, @VilleDeGeneve, for marking the beginning of #WorldImmunizationWeek. It’s time to show the world that immunization for all is #HumanlyPossible.

Remember to stay hydrated. Drink water regularly. 💧

Could cycling transform dementia prevention for women? A WBF-LSE study shows off-road cycle lanes boost physical activity and could cut dementia-related healthcare costs, especially for women.

A groundbreaking study by the WBF in collaboration with the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), has found that increasing physical activity through off-road cycle lanes could significantly reduce dementia-related healthcare costs—particularly for women!

It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek—time to talk about a critical yet often overlooked issue: #menopause, #hormones, and #brainhealth. Did you know that hormonal shifts during menopause (and also throughout life) influence brain aging and disease risk? Read more: linkedin.com/posts/mariapao…

We’re gearing up to launch an incredible podcast series featuring experts in #Alzheimer’s, #precisionmedicine, #longevity, and more in collaboration with FatzerImbach AG. Why sponsor us? Because your contribution can make a lasting impact in advancing these vital conversations.

Are you willing to collaborate with WBF on an IHI Call 9? A project made to tackle the issue of the Gender Gap in Drug Development by developing a gender-equitable knowledge framework. Industry and Academia Partners join us! Watch our video and share: linkedin.com/posts/womensbr…

As we celebrate our first anniversary as a foundation, we are asking for one simple but powerful gift from you: YOUR VOICE. openpetition.eu/ch/petition/on…

Voice your support - read, sign and share our petition! #womensbrainfoundation #precisionmedicine #diversityandinclusivity #women

November #FullMoon traditionally called the #BeaverMoon. According to the #Farmer‘s #Almanac, the name comes from the time of the year when #beavers are active, preparing for #winter ❄️ building dams and gathering #food

25% of the world’s population lack a basic handwashing facility with soap & water at home. And 646 million children lack a basic hygiene service at their school. Data will help decision-makers set the priorities for #SDG6: buff.ly/3NrvzAR