Published on 26 October 2026

Cantonal information on adaptation

Collaboration between the Confederation and the cantons is crucial for the targeted implementation of the Federal Council's adaptation strategy, as many climate change adaptation activities are carried out at cantonal, municipal or local level. How do the cantons deal with the challenges of climate change? What strategies and measures do they have? Many cantons are for many years now addressing the consequences of climate change and have developed their own strategies and action plans, such as heat action plans.