On behalf of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zürich, Global Risk Forum GRF Davos conducted the postgraduate course CAS ETH in Risk and Security Modul V7: Natural hazards in Davos. During 4 days, Students from all over Switzerland, and some also from Germany and Austria, concerned theirselves with risk and threats caused by nature. For the purpose of an integral risk management the course gave a holistic overview for Switzerland, standing for all the Alpine countries, relevant natural hazards. Numerous experts discussed with the students the possible protective or preventive measures. Particular attention was directed to the question: -What is feasible? What is affordable? Are there marginal cost of saving one life?>>>read more