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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.

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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.

Energy transition

Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels

This content was published on May 1, 2026 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.

Solar panel prices fell by almost 70% from early 2022 to the end of 2025, driven by massive overcapacity in China.

Energy transition

Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority

This content was published on May 1, 2026 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.

Climate solutions

Switzerland praises first conference on phase-out of fossil fuels

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Switzerland recommits to Paris climate goals at first fossil fuels phase-out conference.

Initiative launched to tax air transport and favour railways

Climate solutions

Swiss initiative wants flight tax to fund public transport

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Swiss environmental group launches initiative to tax air travel to pay for public transport expansion.

Since Monday, Switzerland has been living on credit for its energy needs

Global trade

‘Energy independence day’ highlights Swiss reliance on imports

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 Until Monday, local resources were sufficient to cover the energy needs of Switzerland, which will now rely on imports til the end of the year.

Climate adaptation

High oil prices could boost renewables, says Energy Vault CEO

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 Robert Piconi, the Chair and CEO of Energy Vault, says high oil prices could actually be good news.

Weakened ocean currents could have promoted ice ages

Glaciers & permafrost

Weakening ocean currents could have intensified ice ages, Swiss study shows

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 A slowdown in North Atlantic ocean currents may have helped trigger longer, harsher ice ages around a million years ago, according to a University of Bern study.

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