Climate adaptation

How Switzerland is stalling on implementing new climate rules

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Just over a year ago, new climate legislation came into effect in Switzerland, in the form of an amended CO2 Act and a new Climate and Innovation Act. However, delaying tactics are hampering implementation, as our analysis shows.

Energy supply in Switzerland secure despite war in Iran

Foreign Affairs

Swiss energy supply is secure despite conflict in Middle East, say officials

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 Switzerland's energy supply is secure despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to government officials.

Only 7 per cent of fashion companies are on a climate course

Climate adaptation

Most of world’s largest fashion firms off course to meet climate targets

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Two Swiss companies, On and Mammut, received middling to poor grades in the Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard 2025 by NGO Stand.earth.

Climate adaptation

Spring arrives earlier and earlier in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Spring is starting earlier in Switzerland, with 2024 marking the earliest yet.

Switzerland has three ageing nuclear plants with four reactors - Beznau I and II, Gösgen ( in picture) and Leibstadt - which are due to be phased out in the coming years.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.

An Iranian man looks on as smoke rises from Shahran Oil Refinery following an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.

Foreign Affairs

Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.

Anniviers (VS): the Fios fault is growing and causing concern

Climate adaptation

Swiss mountainside fault grows as evacuation plans prepared

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The “Fios fault” in the Val d’Anniviers region in southern Switzerland has now stretched to 250 metres and continues to grow.

information material on the climate fund initiative displayed on a cabinet

Swiss Politics

Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?

Climate adaptation

Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Global health

Pandemics, electricity shortages considered biggest risks for Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Earthquakes and heat waves are also among major hazards facing the country, a new analysis by federal officials shows.

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