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Switzerland and Austria have been awarded coveted UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status for their management of avalanche risks. The award celebrates well-known traditions, art forms and practices. Switzerland’s management approach in particular is unique because of its long history, which dates back centuries, and its level of sophistication.

On 4 December, representatives will convene at a conference for the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. The conference will review the Convention’s achievements in improving industrial risk management, and will seek to enhance technological DRR and adopt a workplan and long-term strategy to improve preparedness for industrial accidents.

Cette publication fournit un aperçu des chutes de neige, des hauteurs de neige, des risques d'avalanche et des événements entre 2017 et 2018 dans les Alpes suisses. Il fournit une analyse de situation mensuelle tout en couvrant les mois d'été. Une section

The impacts of climate change on glaciers are evident across the mountain regions of the world and are contributing to various hazards and vulnerabilities, including increased risk of glacial outburst flood and reduced water resources. Capacity building

The present document is the short English version of the synthesis which identifies and prioritises climate-related risks and opportunities for Switzerland until 2060. The results from eight regional case studies conducted with the participation of

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 climate

This collection of 10 European case studies showcases measures that are already being carried out in Europe to increase resilience to extreme weather and slow-onset events, as well as improve adaptation to climate change. 

Climate change adaptation

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