How can Switzerland lead the way to a green and resilient economy?

“Leading the way to a green and resilient economy” outlines the strategy of the WWF and PwC, which shows how this can be achieved in practice. It focuses on Switzerland’s strengths and emphasises the positive environmental impact of financial flows.

Will Switzerland have net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050?

Bern, 28.01.2021 - Switzerland aims to have net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. The Federal Council set the net-zero target in 2019 and on 27 January 2021 adopted the corresponding “Long-Term Climate Strategy for Switzerland”.

Can Switzerland achieve net-zero emissions?

Net-zero is attainable The Long-Term Climate Strategy shows that Switzerland can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in transport, buildings and industry by almost 90 per cent by 2050. The building and transport sectors can become emission-free by 2050, and emissions from industrial energy consumption can also be virtually eliminated.

Are Switzerland's green electricity targets realistic?

Climate neutrality and nuclear phase-out: Switzerland's ambitious green electricity targets are realistic if the electricity supply is profoundly and rapidly transformed, as a study by the SWEET EDGE consortium shows. The researchers developed three strategies for expanding renewable energies.

What is Switzerland's energy strategy?

Switzerland’s strategy is based in large part on the Energy Perspectives 2050+ published by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy last autumn. Guidelines for a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050

Can Switzerland achieve net-zero by 2050?

These can be offset by CCS and NETs. As an innovative and financially strong country with near CO2-free domestic power production, Switzerland is in a good position to achieve the net-zero target by 2050. Climate protection costs less than unchecked climate change