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Switzerland Faces Urgent 4.9°C Warming Threat

11/12/2025

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Swiss climate researchers presented new scenarios showing Switzerland is warming 2.9 °C above pre-industrial levels, exceeding global average.
The scenarios project a 4.9 °C rise under a 3 °C warming scenario, with heat, droughts, and floods.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider emphasized these scenarios are crucial for planning adaptation to protect the environment and agriculture.
The findings stress the urgency of emissions reductions and adaptation strategies to mitigate effects in Switzerland.

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Swiss climate researchers presented new scenarios showing Switzerland is warming 2.9 °C above pre-industrial levels, exceeding global average.
The scenarios project a 4.9 °C rise under a 3 °C warming scenario, with heat, droughts, and floods.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider emphasized these scenarios are crucial for planning adaptation to protect the environment and agriculture.
The findings stress the urgency of emissions reductions and adaptation strategies to mitigate effects in Switzerland.