Climate adaptation

Switzerland will not join EU Copernicus scheme in coming years

Federal Council still does not want to participate in EU Copernicus programme

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 The Swiss government has opted not to take part in the EU Copernicus Earth observation scheme in the coming years, citing budget constraints.

Water levels remain low in many rivers and lakes despite the rain

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Swiss river and lake levels remain low despite rain

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Switzerland is facing drought conditions, with water levels in many rivers and lakes unusually low for this time of year, despite some temporary relief from this week’s rain.

In Switzerland, thale cress can be found growing wild in fields, meadows and along forest paths mainly in canton Ticino.

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Swiss scientists identify root barrier that helps plants withstand drought

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 Researchers in Switzerland have discovered a mechanism that enables plants to store water more efficiently and better tolerate drought.

Lake Constance level drops to historic low

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Lake Constance water levels fall to record June low

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 In the western part of Lake Constance, bordering Switzerland, Germany and Austria, water levels have fallen to their lowest on record for June.

Hot Switzerland: record temperatures in the lakes

Climate adaptation

Many Swiss lakes hit record temperatures for May

This content was published on May 31, 2026 In 26 of the country’s 32 largest lakes, surface temperatures have been higher than ever for this time of year.

Emissions reduction

Heatwave season expanding in Europe, warns Swiss climate scientist

This content was published on May 28, 2026 Swiss climatologist Sonia Seneviratne warns that the heatwave season is expanding, underscoring growing climate risks.

Climate adaptation

Climate fatalism and disengagement in Switzerland are on the rise

This content was published on May 12, 2026 Despite being one of the world’s fastest-warming countries, Switzerland stands out for its public’s relatively low appetite for climate action.

Swiss glaciers start the summer poorly protected

Glaciers & permafrost

Swiss glaciers face significant snow deficit

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Swiss glaciers received little snow this winter, with sizeable deficits in the Upper Valais, Ticino and Graubünden regions – a shortfall that could accelerate glacier melt this summer.

skiers using a ski lift on a strip of snow on green fields.

Climate adaptation

Five numbers show how the climate is changing in Switzerland

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Switzerland ranks among the countries most affected by climate change. We break down the impacts using five key figures.

Lack of rain made April a record month in some cases

Parts of Switzerland experience driest April on record

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Areas of Switzerland saw the least April rainfall since records began.

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