Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Switzerland is particularly affected by climate change, with temperatures rising faster than in most other countries.

Climate solutions

Extreme heat and drought are Switzerland’s top climate change risks

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Swiss authorities have identified dozens of climate-related risks in the coming decades. Swissinfo looks at the top heat and drought threats.

Reconstruction of the destroyed bridge in Val Maggia (TI) has begun

Reconstruction starts of destroyed Swiss Visletto bridge

This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 The Visletto bridge, destroyed by Swiss storms in June 2024, will be rebuilt by late autumn 2026.

New 3D simulations for better avalanche forecasting

Research frontiers

New Swiss 3D simulation tool offers better landslide forecasting

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 A new 3D simulation tool is enabling much more accurate avalanche forecasts. The model, which proved its worth during the landslides in Brienz (GR) and Blatten (VS), could lead to more effective management of alpine risks.

257 Swiss companies are members of the SBTi

Emissions reduction

More than 250 Swiss companies sign CO2 reduction initiative

This content was published on Jul 5, 2025 A total of 257 companies from Switzerland have signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, they are committing to CO2 reduction targets that are compatible with the Paris Climate Agreement.