This series explains why Switzerland remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels despite its climate goals — and which geopolitical, economic and political factors shape this dependency.
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Charts show fossil fuel reliance in Switzerland and worldwide
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Despite climate commitments and the expansion of renewable energy, Switzerland – like the rest of the world – remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted the extent to which Switzerland continues to rely on oil and natural gas. An explainer.
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This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.
Global energy turmoil: how resilient is Switzerland?
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How resilient is Switzerland in an energy crisis? Discover how long its fuel reserves could last – and the risks posed by disruptions in key routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
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Switzerland imports its oil and gas. Discover where its energy comes from, key suppliers like the US and Norway, and how the system works.
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
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In the event of fuel and heating oil shortages, Switzerland can draw on compulsory stockpiles. It does not have to share these with other countries.
Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels
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Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.
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Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.
Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
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With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.
‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’
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We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.
Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland
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The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut for over a month. What has this meant for Switzerland, lynchpin of global trade and humanitarian aid flows?
US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict
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Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the global transport of oil and gas. A look at where the fossil fuels consumed in Switzerland come from.
