Switzerland green kinetics

Can Switzerland achieve net-zero emissions?

Net-zero is attainable The Long-Term Climate Strategy shows that Switzerland can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in transport, buildings and industry by almost 90 per cent by 2050. The building and transport sectors can become emission-free by 2050, and emissions from industrial energy consumption can also be virtually eliminated.

Will Switzerland have net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050?

Bern, 28.01.2021 - Switzerland aims to have net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. The Federal Council set the net-zero target in 2019 and on 27 January 2021 adopted the corresponding “Long-Term Climate Strategy for Switzerland”.

Will Switzerland achieve a climate target in 2022?

Approved by Parliament in the 2020 autumn session and due to come into force in 2022, the Act is a key prerequisite for achieving the long-term climate target. It puts Switzerland on course for attaining the climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.

What is Switzerland's energy strategy?

Switzerland’s strategy is based in large part on the Energy Perspectives 2050+ published by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy last autumn. Guidelines for a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050

Can Switzerland achieve net-zero by 2050?

These can be offset by CCS and NETs. As an innovative and financially strong country with near CO2-free domestic power production, Switzerland is in a good position to achieve the net-zero target by 2050. Climate protection costs less than unchecked climate change

What is Switzerland's long-term climate strategy?

Switzerland’s long-term climate strategy is in step with the strategies of a growing number of other countries. The EU, for example, is aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. This target is at the centre of the European Green Deal unveiled by the European Commission on 11 December 2019.