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People in a destroyed house following Hurricane Matthew in Roche a Bateux, Haiti in October 2016.
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How big is the protection gap from natural catastrophes where you are?

When natural disasters strike, the difference between economic and insured losses can vary greatly. Our interactive tool highlights this protection gap in 12 countries and all global regions.
Swiss Reinsurance Company
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Knowing where earthquakes will cause damage

The Swiss Seismological Service at ETH Zurich has just introduced the first seismic risk model for Switzerland. It shows the potential impact of earthquakes on people and buildings in the country.
ETH Zurich
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Documents and publications
2021

An evaluation of Switzerland becoming a participating state of the European union civil protection mechanism

This report provides an independent evaluation of the benefits, costs, opportunities, and risks for Switzerland in becoming a participating state of the UCPM.
Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich
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DRR Community in Switzerland

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Governance

Sendai Framework Focal Point

Sendai Focal PointSwiss National Platform for Natural Hazards, PLANAT
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http://www.planat.ch/en/home/

National Platform

Switzerland National Platform
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http://www.planat.ch/en/home/
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National policies and plans

Policies and plans
2018

Switzerland's climate policy

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

Switzerland - government
Policies and plans
2002

Switzerland: Sécurité contre les dangers naturels: Concept et stratégie, 2002

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

Swiss National Platform for Natural Hazards, PLANAT
Policies and plans
2014

Switzerland: Adaptation to climate change - Plan of action 2014-2019

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

Switzerland - government
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Risk and governance profile(s)

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Documents and publications
2022

Switzerland: Voluntary National Report of the MTR SF

Switzerland's Voluntary National Report for the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (MTR SF).
Switzerland - government
Documents and publications
2014

Switzerland: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
Swiss National Platform for Natural Hazards, PLANAT
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