Climate adaptation

Switzerland climbs global climate ranking but progress is slow

In 2023, transport accounted for 43% of Switzerland's CO2 emissions (not including aviation). Between 1990 and 2023, CO2 emissions from transport fell by 7%.

This content was published on Nov 18, 2025 Switzerland has climbed seven places in an international climate ranking, but analysts say the country is still failing to cut emissions fast enough at home.

Tourism resorts welcome data models for snow safety

Climate adaptation

‘Snow Compass’ models help Swiss resorts navigate climate change

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 Swiss tourism officials have unveiled "Snow Compass" models, tools aimed at helping mountain resorts assess the impact of climate change and adapt by 2050.

Climate summit off to a good start according to Swiss environmental ambassador

Climate adaptation

COP30 got off to ‘good start’, says Swiss climate envoy

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 Swiss climate envoy Felix Wertli says the United Nations climate conference in Belém, Brazil, "got off to a good start".

Brienz GR may only be entered three days a week

Climate adaptation

Swiss authorities impose visit restrictions on landslide-prone village of Brienz

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 From Monday, new access rules will apply to the landslide-prone mountain village of Brienz in southeastern Switzerland.

The introduction of more efficient and climate-friendly cookers is among the projects that industrialised states finance in developing countries to offset their emissions.

Emissions reduction

Emission reductions: the countries doing the ‘dirty work’ for Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 12, 2025 Switzerland has pioneered international carbon offsetting under the terms of the Paris Agreement. But the practice has generated fresh concerns and criticism.

Switzerland calls for ambitious climate targets at the World Climate Conference

Climate solutions

COP30: Switzerland calls for ambitious climate targets

This content was published on Nov 8, 2025 Despite the current difficult geopolitical environment, Switzerland is optimistic about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference.

COP30: Syngenta's presence in the Swiss delegation criticised

Emissions reduction

COP30: Syngenta’s presence in Swiss delegation criticised

This content was published on Nov 7, 2025 The composition of the Swiss delegation to COP30 has come under fire in the run-up to the conference.

Bleached corals and fish swimming around them

Climate adaptation

Scientists sound alarm over climate ‘tipping points’ ahead of COP30

This content was published on Nov 6, 2025 With the widespread, irreversible die-off of tropical coral reefs, the Earth has reached its first climate tipping point. Scientists warn that others may soon follow, from melting ice sheets to rainforest collapse.

The partly flooded village of Blatten, Switzerland, after a landslide submerged it.

Climate adaptation

The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be moved

This content was published on Nov 6, 2025 Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.

A road destroyed by the storm with fallen electricity pylons, debris and people walking along the road

Humanitarian aid

‘Flexibility is key’ in the race to deliver aid after Hurricane Melissa

This content was published on Nov 4, 2025 The Red Cross’s approach to hurricanes like Melissa focuses on faster action, local partnerships and forecast-based relief.

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