Reports
All documents are available in French and/or German. They can be ordered at the secretariat or downloaded below.
Reports
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Climate change is a fact - and now?
The report is available in print (in German, from november also in French). |
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Climate Change and Switzerland 2050 The report describes possible impacts of climate change on Switzerland due to the emission of greenhouse gases that are to be expected up to the year 2050. The potential impacts on various areas are discussed, as well as measures and strategies to adapt to the expected changes. In particular, the report considers the following areas: land ecosystems, agriculture, water management, health, tourism, energy, buildings and infrastructure, urban Switzerland and insurance. E-mail to: occc@scnat.ch |
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Heatwave 2003 |
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Extreme Events and Climate Change In the recent past a number of extreme events have caused substantial damage in Central Europe. The question arises whether such events have become more frequent and more destructive as a result of climate change? In its latest report, the Advisory Board on Climate Change (OcCC) reviews the current status of knowledge about the relationship between extreme events in Switzerland and global climate change. The report was presented to the public at a press conference in September 2003. |
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Climate Change in Switzerland
A summary of the most important results of the IPCC Third Assessment Report from a Swiss perspective is now available in both French and German. The report was presented to the public at a press conference in May 2002.
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Climate Change 2001: The Summaries for Policymakers are now available in German.
The report is available in print for 10.- SFr. |
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Secondary Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction The reduction of greenhous gas emissions is often linked to further advantages and disadvantages. The secondary benefits which affect the sectors economy, health, ecology/environment and technology were discussed at a workshop in late 1999. The workshop and synthesis reports were presented to the public in August 2000.
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Droughts in Switzerland Due to its large water resources and an abundance of precipitation in the Alps, Switzerland is considered less vulnerable to droughts than other European countries. An increase in the number and intensity of droughts due to climate change is considered as a minor problem. Nevertheless, a workshop on 'Droughts in Switzerland' was held in spring 2000, and a report was published.
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Research Requirements and Foci in Agriculture Since agriculture is responsible for a substantial part of greenhouse gas emissions, a working group of the OcCC considers research in the field of climate-atmosphere-agriculture to be of great importance. It recommends to promote the already existing Swiss expertise in the field of atmosphere-climate-agriculture by providing optimal framework conditions as well as the necessary material and personnel support for the future.
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Climate Change in Switzerland: Situation following the Conclusion of NRP31 After the conclusion of the NRP31 the OcCC directs an urgent call for action to politics and research to minimize the negative effects of climate change in the future. Climate Change in Switzerland: Situation following...(English | Italian) |
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Effects of Extreme Precipitation Events As a consequence of global climate change the hydrological cycle is expected to intensify. Climate models predict a further increase in precipitation in Switzerland during winter, which is likely to increase the flood risk, especially if the snow line rises simultaneously due to global warming.
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Perspectives of Swiss Climate Research What are the perspectives of Swiss climate and global change research after the completion of NRP 31 and the expiry of SPP 'Environment' in 1999? The OcCC suggests measures that ensure the participation of Swiss scientists in climate and global change research at the highest international level. |
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