Federal Council adopts Switzerland's 2026-2031 climate-adaptation strategy and action plan
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What happened
The Federal Council approved Switzerland's updated climate-adaptation strategy and action plan for 2026-2031. According to the federal material, the package defines goals, priorities and 56 measures across 30 action fields, including measures related to heat and drought.
Why it matters
The adoption gives federal authorities a current cross-government framework for adaptation planning and implementation over the next five years. It can shape resource allocation, inter-agency coordination, regulatory follow-through and expectations for cantons, municipalities and exposed sectors such as health, agriculture, water management and infrastructure.
On 28 October 2026, the Federal Council adopted an updated national strategy and action plan for adapting to climate change for 2026-2031. The package sets federal goals and priorities across 30 action fields and lists 56 measures, with emphasis on heat and drought alongside broader climate-risk management. This is an operational federal decision rather than a consultation document, so implementation choices across departments and cantonal interfaces now move into the near term.
Watch for
BAFU publication of the full 2026-2031 action-plan measure list and implementation documents on 2026-10-29 or 2026-10-30 Federal Office of Public Health or BLV release of heat- and drought-related implementation guidance by 2026-10-31 Federal Council Chancellery publication of departmental responsibilities or follow-up mandates linked to the adaptation package by 2026-10-31 Conference of Cantonal Governments acknowledgement of the new federal adaptation framework or request for coordination terms by 2026-10-31
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