The priorities the Federal Council has put forward for Switzerland’s term on the Security Council are building sustainable peace, protecting civilians, addressing climate security and enhancing effectiveness.

Switzerland is advocating effective measures at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Bali. Regina Gujan, DRR specialist at the SDC, explains.

Switzerland promotes compliance with international humanitarian law, which includes the right to clean water for people caught up in armed conflicts and is essential for survival.

Decent work worldwide is considered a key factor for reducing poverty. But there are major challenges – and the pandemic has only added to them.

The Swiss school system is highly regarded and has considerable as yet underused potential to inspire innovation in development cooperation. That is about to change.