Council Of Europe Lauds Swiss Framework On Emissions Targets

2025-09-18 02:15:39

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has commended Switzerland for putting in place a comprehensive legislative framework following its condemnation for climate inaction by the European Court of Human Rights. But it also recommends monitoring climate policy. This content was published on September 18, 2025 - 11:25 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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In their written decision on Thursday, the delegates found that this federal framework sets goals, objectives and a timetable for achieving zero net emissions by 2050. The committee considered that this framework is accompanied by a range of“relevant” measures at cantonal level.

The committee also noted that Switzerland, using a method of its own choosing, had quantified future greenhouse gas emissions corresponding to the general measures and timetable put in place.

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