Logbook
13/12 - 2015
When I woke up this morning, I found myself hoping that the COP21 agreement could really make a difference in this selfish and blind world we live in. 195 countries agreeing on ambitious measures to protect... - read more
Logbook
03/12 - 2015
Tackling Climate Change Is a Profitable Opportunity, Rather Than an Expensive Problem
As I reflect on the activities surrounding COP 21 - the United Nations Climate Change Conference, currently being held in Paris - what disturbs me most is the manner in which climate change is being presented... - read more
Logbook
02/12 - 2015
When we fly, we don't use helmets likethis anymore.We don't use telephones like that anymore. - read more
News
22/12 - 2015
News
22/12 - 2015
Double Award for the Two Solar Brothers
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have been awarded the Aerosuisse Award and the Master’s Medal 2015 for their outstanding achievements in aeronautics. It’s a first! Never before had the Swiss... - read more
News
10/12 - 2015
WHAT: Solar Impulse pilots and founders Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are at the Paris Climate Conference COP21! WHY: To promote clean technologies and use Solar Impulse as an example to help... - read more
News
09/12 - 2015
WHAT: Solar Impulse pilots and founders Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are at the Paris Climate Conference COP21! WHY: To promote clean technologies and use Solar Impulse as an example to help... - read more
News
08/12 - 2015
Agents 001 and 002 are having dinner with two Parisian friends tonight, Thomas and Alice. They sit down in a one of their favorite bistros of the quartier Latin and order good meat and wine. Both of them... - read more
News
08/12 - 2015
Today at #COP21, Agent 002 attended several big events, including #SIF15, the largest business focused event of the conference. On his way back to the hotel, he forgot his notebook on his seat. Lucky for... - read more
News
07/12 - 2015
Bertrand Piccard is appointed Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations
After having recognized his ecological commitment by naming him Champion of the Earth 2012, the United Nations have decided to appoint Bertrand Piccard Goodwill Ambassador for their Environmental Program... - read more
News
06/12 - 2015
A whole week of #COP21 has already flown by, and Agents 001 and 002 have been so occupied that they’ve had absolutely no time to open the two pilots’ mail. M sent them a wake up call this afternoon to... - read more
News
05/12 - 2015
After giving the most of himself at #ActionDay today at #COP21, Agent 001 goes back to his hotel, orders a well-deserved Vesper Martini, and opens his personal mail. He’s got a message from an old friend,... - read more
News
04/12 - 2015
It’s already Friday and Agents 001 and 002 of the #solarTEAM have a big day ahead of them at #COP21. There are so many events that they won’t be able to team up today. Luckily, they’ve got smartphones! *Text... - read more
News
04/12 - 2015
Interview with Gilles Bouleau on the TV news
During this interview, I had the opportunity to acknowledge the excitement around the Solar Impulse during the COP21. I unveiled my solutions for the planet, using current technologies to improve energy... - read more
News
04/12 - 2015
28 minutes Tv show on Arte, December 03
THEY FLY WITH THE SUN The aircraft that we currently use are responsible for 2% of CO2 emissions on the planet. Is it conceivable to be able to reduce this pollution in the coming years? Bertrand Piccard... - read more
News
03/12 - 2015
Agents 001 and 002 have now been at COP21 for three days, and saying they’ve had a lot on their plate would be an understatement. Following the pilots everywhere, talking to more people they ever thought... - read more
News
02/12 - 2015
Agent 001’s Journal Wednesday 2nd of December 8h52 André Borschberg crossed paths with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He looked stressed. 9h15 We took a group photo of all agents in Paris. 10h43 I... - read more
News
01/12 - 2015
Agents 001 and 002 of the #solarTeam were sent by M (for those of you who don’t know who that is, check it out here and hit the movies NOW) to the COP21 climate conference to report on and spread clean... - read more