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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.

Mini robot to deliver medication to the brain

Healthcare innovation

Scientists develop tiny robots that can swim through your blood to fight strokes

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Researchers in Switzerland have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations in the body.

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.

Around 75% of companies in Switzerland mainly use AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Copilot for tasks like text generation, coding and data analysis.

Swiss AI

‘Switzerland must not give in to the Big Tech narrative’

This content was published on Nov 12, 2025 Switzerland can be more independent from tech giants like Microsoft when it comes to artificial intelligence, says a leading digital sovereignty expert.

Climate solutions

We can still solve the climate crisis – here’s how

This content was published on Nov 10, 2025 Greenhouse gas emissions and temperatures continue to rise around the world. But there are solutions, say researchers in Switzerland who took part in Swissinfo's survey on the state of the climate.

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.

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