Switzerland

The impacts of climate change on glaciers are evident across the mountain regions of the world and are contributing to various hazards and vulnerabilities, including increased risk of glacial outburst flood and reduced water resources. Capacity building

The present document is the short English version of the synthesis which identifies and prioritises climate-related risks and opportunities for Switzerland until 2060. The results from eight regional case studies conducted with the participation of

Implementation of the Paris Agreement 

This publication provides an overview of the current state of climate policy in Switzerland. The primary pillars of the Paris Agreement are presented and important concepts such as the global CO2 budget and climate

This collection of 10 European case studies showcases measures that are already being carried out in Europe to increase resilience to extreme weather and slow-onset events, as well as improve adaptation to climate change. 

Climate change adaptation

A la suite de la motion déposée par l’ancien Conseiller aux Etats Hans Danioth le 29 septembre 1999, le Conseiller fédéral Moritz Leuenberger, chef du DETEC, a mandaté la PLANAT pour mettre en place une stratégie d’amélioration de la sécurité contre les

This report develops a comprehensive view of the specific social situation in Zürich, Switzerland, and of the potentially important dynamics that could have an influence on social vulnerability in the city. To better understand social vulnerability in

This book provides an overview of OECD countries' efforts to collect information on both the economic impacts of disasters and the level of public resources invested in the management of risk. It is based on the results of an OECD survey, two expert

Second part of the Federal Council's strategy, 9 April 2014

The Action Plan is the second part of the Federal Council's strategy for adaptation to climate change. An essential component of the Action Plan are the measures of the Federal Offices of the