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Nature-Based Solutions for Cities in Viet Nam: Water Sensitive Urban Design

Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a relatively new urban development approach in developing Asian cities. Its application involves the integration of water cycle management with the built environment through urban planning and design. Specifically, it integrates water flows in urban landscaping and considers all aspects of the urban water cycle—including storage, reuse, treatment, retention, and infiltration of runoff water as a valuable urban resource.




Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2018

Situation monitoring is essential in peace support, which relies on accurate, unbiased information –information gathered by independent observers, who are the focus of this issue. How do you become an UN military observer? What does an election observer do? Why is the OSCE monitoring the issue of language in Odessa in Ukraine?






Women, Peace and Security

Switzerland advocates for women to play an active role in conflict prevention and peace processes, in reconstruction efforts and in post-conflict reconciliation. At the same time, women should be better protected – especially from sexual violence. Switzerland reaffirms this commitment in its national action plan.



Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2018

“Capacity development – turning knowledge into practice” is a multifaceted concept and a key component of international cooperation. How can people be empowered to act? How can police capacities be strengthened in crisis-stricken countries such as Mali? What role do international organisations play in this? Apart from the focus topic, the 03/18 edition also includes articles from Ukraine and Colombia.



FDFA Action Plan against Torture

The fight against torture and ill-treatment has long been a Swiss foreign policy priority. The action plan maps out how Switzerland intends to uphold the absolute and universal ban on torture and ill-treatment, as well as the steps it will take to ensure its effective implementation.





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