Climate change and effects
Emissions of greenhouse gases have been increasingly changing the composition of the atmosphere since the start of the industrial age. This man-made development is intensifying the natural greenhouse effect and is already having a noticeable impact on climate change today. This will continue to worsen in the future.
Climate basics
Understand the basics in order to be able to address the impacts of climate change with appropriate measures.
Observed climate change in Switzerland
The climate has undergone substantial change in Switzerland, as can be seen from the developments in temperature, water balance and weather extremes.
Swiss Climate Change Scenarios
How will climate change affect Switzerland's future?
Hydro-CH2018 hydrological scenarios
Effects of climate change on Swiss water bodies
Climate Risk Analysis 2025
Climate change poses increasing risks to people and nature. The report “Climate Risk Analysis for Switzerland” published by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) assesses these risks and estimates how they will develop up to 2060. Increasing heat stress continues to pose the greatest risk. Risks associated with summer drought have also risen.
Sector-specific information on climate change
As part of the climate risk analysis, the sectors most affected by the impacts of climate change and where climate risks are particularly high were identified. What challenges arise for these sectors? Where is there a need for adaptation? The resulting sector-specific fields of action and adaptation goals form the basis for the coordinated implementation of measures by the responsible federal agencies.
Climate change abroad
Due to its close international interconnections, Switzerland is indirectly affected by climate-related changes occurring abroad.
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Costs of climate change
What is the cost of climate risks in Switzerland?
Further information
Sector Climate
Sector Climate
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