Strategy for natural history collections in Switzerland 2025–2035

The Strategy for natural history collection in Switzerland 2025-2035, the first of its kind in Switzerland, is a nationwide approach to maintain, to enhance and to use natural history collections. Developed by and for natural history institutions in Switzerland, the strategy has been endorsed by the Directors or senior managers from 37 Swiss institutions or entities. The signatory institutions engage in a concerted approach based on 6 pillars and 52 key activities covering natural history collection management and use, specimen digitisation, data availability, accessibility and interoperability as well as training and education. Through this strategy, the signatory institutions intend to fully valorise the resources of natural history collections in Switzerland for science and society.