Swiss Climate Policy: Pragmatic Approach and Positive Impacts

This lecture introduces the pragmatic approach of Swiss climate policy, focusing on managing consequences, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and adapting to climate change. The slides discuss various measures, such as abatement costs, carbon sinks, and potential abatement strategies. Positive impacts, like green growth and ancillary benefits, are also highlighted. The lecture emphasizes the importance of diverse sectors, including industry, energy, and transportation, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It addresses the challenges posed by fossil fuel use and the need for collective action to stabilize CO2 emissions. The presentation concludes by stressing the significance of involving all sectors in Switzerland to achieve effective climate policy.