Civil protection roadmap for drought resilience in Switzerland

This report explores the significance of drought hazards for civil protection organizations in Switzerland, both at the local and national levels. The findings indicate that drought poses a substantial risk to civil protection systems across Switzerland's diverse geographical and regional landscapes.

This report is part of continuing research which focuses on the assessment of civil protection capabilities needed to cope with climate-exacerbated hazards in Switzerland. This study specifically addresses the multifaceted challenges posed by drought to civil protection systems in Switzerland. It seeks to provide a roadmap that includes current practices, vulnerabilities and future directions in drought mitigation within the Swiss context.