Government estimates for first time Switzerland's carbon budget up to 2050

The Swiss government predicts that the country will produce around 660 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents for the 2020-2050 period if it meets its climate targets. But scientists and environmental groups say Switzerland’s “carbon budget” is much lower and will soon be exhausted. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Last April, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg condemned Switzerland for its climate inaction in the so-called Klimaseniorinnen case brought by a group of elderly Swiss women that gained global attention. + Landmark ruling: Switzerland’s climate policy violates human rights After analysing the court’s verdict, the Federal Council's official response and action report were sent to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe at the end of September, Swiss public radio, RTS, reported on Friday. According to the government, Switzerland is doing enough to reduce its carbon footprint in line with the climate goals it has fixed.