Swiss Government Unveils Chf70m Package To Tackle Heat And Drought

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss government is stepping up efforts to tackle the heat and drought affecting Switzerland. More than CHF70 million ($87 million) has been made available at short notice to help forests adapt to climate change and support farming businesses. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Swiss government unveils CHF70m package to tackle heat and drought This content was published on August 26, 2026 - 16:37 1 minute Keystone-SDA

Deutsch de Bundesrat schnürt Millionen-Hilfspaket gegen Trockenheit und Hitze Original Read more: Bundesrat schnürt Millionen-Hilfspaket gegen Trockenheit und 日本語 ja スイス政府、猛暑と干ばつ対策で7000万フラン規模の支援措置を発表 Read more: スイス政府、猛暑と干ばつ対策で7000万フラン規模の支援

The government is proposing a CHF17.5 million increase in the forestry budget for 2027, it said on Wednesday. From 2028, the environment ministry would be able to seek an additional CHF17.5 million in funding each year.

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