The report, approved today by the Federal Council, states that Switzerland – as an Alpine country – is strongly exposed to natural hazards, as shown by the recent tragedies in the Mesolcina and Vallemaggia, as well as the landslide in the village of Blatten.

+ One in six Swiss homes exposed to natural hazards

The document shows that the federal government has a comprehensive strategy for protection against such hazards. However, in order to limit the risks also in the future, the measures defined in the action plan dating from 2016 will have to be implemented by 2040.

In order to ensure effective protection, the federal government, cantons, municipalities and other partners are already working together within the framework of Integrated Risk Management (IRM). This approach takes a holistic view of natural hazards and aims to contain the increase in risks by means of an appropriate combination of measures, e.g. in the area of spatial planning, emergencies or through forests and protective structures.

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