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Natural hazards and climate change

Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU · last updated

Published on 12 June 2026

Natural hazards and climate change

Are extremes the new normal? In the alpine region, warming has increased about twice as much as the global average since the late 19th century. Switzerland is particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. This affects a wide variety of areas of society and natural and cultural areas in Switzerland. Observations show that climate change is already influencing the natural hazard situation. The Confederation is taking various measures.