On 28 October, the Federal Council adopted its climate adaptation strategy and action plan for 2026–2031. The package contains 56 measures across 30 areas. It is based on the federal climate risk analysis published in 2025 and climate scenarios from MeteoSwiss and ETH Zurich.
Protecting people from heat and managing drought are central priorities. MeteoSwiss is to develop national heat maps and extreme scenarios, with data made available through a public dashboard. The Federal Office of Public Health has been tasked with setting up a competence centre and monitoring system that will also improve the recording of heat-related deaths and hospital admissions.
The federal government plans to expand its drought platform and examine how the Adapt+ funding programme could become more flexible. Talks have not yet produced agreement on minimum health protections for construction work during severe heat. The strategy sets a framework; results will depend on how federal, cantonal and municipal authorities put the measures into practice.