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Published on: 11. February 2025
Climate targets: Switzerland wants to offset a third of emissions abroad

In its national climate target (NDC) for 2035, Switzerland is increasingly focusing on reducing emissions abroad. Up to a third of emissions could be offset under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement instead of being saved domestically. This could in turn delay necessary investments and violate Switzerland's climate action law.
Last updated: 24. July 2025