The MDPI Sustainability Foundation is committed to ensuring that its website and digital services are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. Accessibility supports our mission to promote inclusive access to sustainability research and global engagement.
Accessibility Standards
We strive to ensure that this website conforms to the WCAG 2.2 Level AA, an internationally recognized standard for web accessibility, as well as relevant European standard EN 301 549.
To achieve this, we design and maintain our website according to the following principles:
Perceivable
Information and user interface components are presented in ways that all users can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for images and ensuring sufficient contrast and readability.
Operable
Navigation and interactive elements are designed to be usable by all users, including those who rely on keyboard navigation or assistive technologies.
Understandable
Content and functionality are structured to be clear, consistent, and easy to understand, with predictable navigation and readable language.
Robust
The website is developed to be compatible with a wide range of current and future browsers and assistive technologies.
Nature of the Website
This website serves as the official digital platform of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, a Swiss-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability research.
It provides information on the Foundation's core activities, including international research awards, nomination and submission processes, events and forums, and the recognition of award recipients.
The website combines informational content with interactive elements. Users can explore award programmes, engage with global initiatives, and participate in nomination and submission processes through integrated workflows.
Content on the website includes structured text, images, and profiles, as well as external or third-party integrations that support participation and content delivery.
Accessibility Considerations
We aim to ensure that:
- Content is structured with clear headings and logical navigation
- Images and visual elements include appropriate alternative text where possible
- Forms and nomination processes are usable with keyboard navigation and assistive technologies
- Content is readable and accessible across different devices and screen sizes
Ongoing Improvements
We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our website to enhance accessibility. This includes:
- Improving content structure and semantic markup
- Enhancing accessibility of forms and interactive elements
- Reviewing media content for accessibility features
- Promoting accessibility awareness among contributors
Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
- Email: info@mdpi-foundation.org
- Phone: +41 61 683 7734
Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with:
- Modern browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge)
- Assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation
Legal Context
This website aims to align with recognized accessibility standards and applicable regulations, including the Swiss Federal Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against People with Disabilities (BehiG), where relevant.
Statement Information
This statement was prepared on: 22 April 2026
Last reviewed on: 22 April 2026