Christoph Wiedmer

From 1991 to 2006 Christoph Wiedmer worked as a campaign manager for Greenpeace Switzerland and a consultant for Greenpeace International. Since 2006 he has headed the Society for Threatened Peoples Switzerland and is a board member of the Society for Threatened Peoples International. From 2015 to 2023 he was a member of the advisory board of the Swiss National Contact Point of the OEDC.

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Chinese electric vehicle maker eyes Swiss market – consumers beware

This content was published on Apr 12, 2024 Electric cars are key to the energy transition but they can come at a price to Indigenous Peoples and their environment, warns Christoph Wiedmer.

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June 9 votes in Switzerland: how can healthcare costs be reined in?

On June 9, Swiss voters decided on two initiatives aimed at capping the cost of healthcare in the country. Have your say on the issue here.

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Jun 5, 2024

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How can democracy be enhanced in schools?

How can we improve democracy education to better prepare students for civic engagement?

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May 24, 2024

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Should politics be kept out of sporting and cultural events?

Cultural and sporting events are being increasingly politicised. Is this a problem?

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May 28, 2024

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