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Detachment from the climate issue is growing among the Swiss population, even as protests for stronger climate action continue, such as this rally in Bern on September 23, 2022.<\/p>\n
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Despite being one of the world\u2019s fastest-warming countries, Switzerland is seeing a rise in climate disengagement and fatalism, according to a new international survey.\n<\/p>\n
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May 12, 2026 – 09:00\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 2026 findings point to a psychological turning point for Switzerland,\u201d according to Marcus Burke, a Swiss-based analyst at Ipsos, one of the world\u2019<\/a>s leading market research and opinion polling firms. Although the country is physically more vulnerable to global warming than many others, there is \u201ca marked decline in the perceived sense of urgency and a worrying rise in climate fatalism\u201d.<\/p>\n Ipsos analysed public perceptions of the risks associated with climate change and attitudes towards the energy transition. The surveyExternal link<\/a>, which was published on April 21, involved 23,704 people in 31 countries around the world (interviewed in person and online between January 23 and February 6, 2026), including 500 in Switzerland. Ipsos considers the survey to be representative of the 16 to 74 age group.<\/p>\n The results show that Swiss citizens are becoming increasingly disengaged from climate issues, both in general and when compared with European and global averages. Although the effects of climate change are ever more tangible<\/a>, the sense of individual responsibility in Switzerland is on the wane, Burke told Swissinfo.<\/p>\n \u201cA growing proportion of the population believes it is now too late to act, an attitude that sets Switzerland apart from its neighbours,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n >> Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world. These are the consequences:<\/p>\n \n More<\/p>\n More <\/p>\n Climate adaptation\n <\/p>\n Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world <\/p>\n This content was published on <\/p>\n Jul 10, 2025 <\/p>\n Switzerland is particularly affected by climate change, with temperatures rising faster than in most other countries. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more: Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world Climate action \u2018not up to me\u2019<\/p>\n In all the countries surveyed, Ipsos notes, there has been a drop in the percentage of people who believe that individual inaction on climate change constitutes a failure towards future generations: from 72% in 2021 to 61% today. In other words, proportionally fewer people feel a moral duty to leave behind a planet with lower greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n The figure for Switzerland stands at 50%, representing a marked 14% decline compared to 2021. This figure is significantly lower than in the neighbouring countries, such as France (63%) and Italy (62%).<\/p>\n Burke is not surprised by the growing lack of interest in climate issues in Switzerland, as it reflects a broader global trend. \u201cDespite the string of new temperature records, people\u2019s willingness to take action against climate change is dwindling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The past 11 years have been the warmest in the modern eraExternal link<\/a>. The global average temperature could soon exceed the critical warming threshold of 1.5\u00b0C<\/a> above pre-industrial levels.<\/p>\n The Ipsos report shows that, while the view that individuals, too, must do their bit remains widespread, the sense of urgency and individual responsibility is decreasing. At the same time, there is a growing tendency to think that governments and businesses should be the main drivers of climate action.<\/p>\n Energy prices a greater concern<\/p>\n Burke speaks of \u201ccollective exhaustion\u201d, that is, a widespread sense of weariness fuelled by the perception of a complex and seemingly endless climate crisis.<\/p>\n According to the analyst, other, more immediate and tangible concerns are overshadowing the issue of climate change. \u201cPeople are more worried about inflation, the rising cost of living and geopolitical conflicts. They\u2019re wondering how much petrol will cost and what the consequences of the war in Iran will be.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n On average, 74% of respondents across the 31 countries say they are concerned about rising energy costs. For around half of the sample, the priority is keeping prices down, even if this means an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n >> Most Swiss do not want to invest more money in climate action. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n \n More<\/p>\n More <\/p>\n Swiss Politics\n <\/p>\n Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority <\/p>\n This content was published on <\/p>\n Mar 8, 2026 <\/p>\n Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don\u2019t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why? <\/p>\n![\"Alpine](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/662474936_highres.jpg\")
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