Bruno Messerli

Bruno Messerli (17 September 1931 – 4 February 2019) was a Swiss geographer and university professor. He was born in Belp. He was known for his geographic high mountain research. He was appointed Full Professor of Geomorphology in 1968 by the University of Bern. He worked in teaching and research until his retirement in 1996. 
Messerli was known for his works for the inclusion of a mountain chapter in the Agenda 21. 
Messerli died on 4 February 2019 at the age of 87.