Climate

In the countries where it is active, SWISSAID is bitterly aware of the consequences of climate change. Dysregulated seasons and violent climatic events weaken harvests and sometimes destroy entire regions, leaving people destitute. Rural areas are particularly hard hit. To strengthen the resilience of farming families, SWISSAID is working to introduce effective, sustainable solutions. In particular, it supports farmers in adopting new agroecological techniques and preserving traditional local seeds that have a positive impact on the environment. At the same time, it continues its political advocacy both in Switzerland and in the South to promote a long-term vision and a more reasoned use of raw materials.

Below you will find explanations of how we are committed to the climate, both in the North and in the South. A flagship project in Niger provides an overview of our work on the ground to help people in need. An article on our climate expertise presents the philosophy behind our work and our knowledge of the subject. Finally, each theme has its own expert, whose interview is given below.