Switzerland
First ever Paris Agreement offsets face integrity questions
As Switzerland buys the first ever bilateral offsets, civil society’s analysis suggests the claimed emissions reductions from Thai buses would have happened anyway
European court hears landmark lawsuits that could shape climate policy
The European Court of Human Rights has heard its first two lawsuits on climate change, brought against the governments of Switzerland and France.
Switzerland won’t follow EU out of controversial energy treaty: official
Experts fear that fossil fuel companies will restructure their operations through Switzerland to keep suing governments over climate action
Swiss public reject climate law over cost of living fears
In a referendum on Sunday, Swiss citizens narrowly voted against a package of measures including increased taxes on petrol and flights
Peru and Switzerland sign ‘world first’ carbon offset deal under Paris Agreement
In an agreement that took two years to negotiate, Peru will get finance for sustainable development projects while Switzerland takes credit for the emissions cuts
Switzerland reaffirms 2030 climate plan to UN, works on net zero 2050 goal
The country says its new climate target will reflect a proposed plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Switzerland issues pledge for UN climate change pact
NEWS: Bern says it will target 50% greenhouse gas cuts on 1990 levels by 2030, and 70-85% by 2050
Meet the unlikely climate allies bridging divides in UN talks
FEATURE: Mexico, Switzerland and South Korea form a small but influential group that could be critical in building a Paris deal
Swiss wildlife heads up the Alps to escape warming
Wildlife in Switzerland seeking relief from warming temperatures by moving further up the mountainsides is proving surprisingly mobile