Climate scientist Thomas Stocker awarded the Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize

Bern, 01. Thomas Stocker, a professor at the University of Bern, has been awarded this year's Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize. By means of climate modelling and ice core analysis, Prof Stocker has been able to demonstrate the reality of climate change and its resulting consequences. In keeping with the objects of the Foundation, his research findings are of great importance to human life, and address one of the main challenges facing today's society. Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, President of the Marcel Benoist Foundation, met Professor Thomas Stocker in Bern today, and congratulated him on this important award. The award ceremony will be held in Bern on 1 November. Prof Stocker is a key player in climate research on the national and international stage.