In addition to the national effects of climate change, the international impacts of climate change are in particular an increasing risk factor for the German economy. A research project commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency that lasted several years analyzed which impact chains affected international trade. The study makes clear: both governmental and private stakeholders will be increasingly challenged.

To date, only a small number of Switzerland's largest pension funds have adopted a fully sustainability-based approach to investment. Many pension institutions have nonetheless made progress on this front in recent years.

Delivery delays and lower-quality imported goods, as well as softer demand for German exports from climate-sensitive regions of the world: in the future, the impact of global climate change will pose greater risks for German foreign trade, as a study commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency shows.

Detailed studies have been conducted on the direct economic impact that climate change will have on central European countries. However, a more important issue facing countries such as Switzerland and Germany, with their extensive global networks, is the additional impact that climate change will have in the future via foreign trade.

Once the air force will have moved from Buochs Airport in the Canton of Nidwalden, it shall be opened for civil use. The project brings up many questions. INFRAS examined them in depth and lead as well as moderated through the process with its political actors.

Greenhouse gas emission reduction projects of different countries can only be assessed, compared and plausibly certified when applying international valuation standards. This is a precondition for well-functioning crediting mechanisms, by which effective projects are awarded with tradable certificates. This is one of the conclusions reached by INFRAS, in cooperation with other climate experts, in a report commissioned by the Swedish Energy Agency.

An energy-saving target agreement with the Swiss Federal Government, a share of more than 5% electricity costs per gross value added, and a refund amount of at least CHF 20'000 per year: Under these conditions, large commercial or industrial end users are entitled to a refund of their national network supplement for the promotion of renewable energies.

Since 1990, Switzerland has strongly extended and consolidated its mix of measures of energy policies and climate policies. This approach has proven successful. While our greenhouse gas emissions would have risen (1990 to 2030: +6%) without the necessary influence of energy political and climate political measures, we can now expect a decline in emissions (1990 to 2030: -17%) due to the implemented and continuous measures. At the same time, however, it has become evident that there is still a need for action if the targeted reduction of -30% shall be achieved (target 2030 in comparision to 1990).

Regarding the housing market, transport or the environmental impact, immigration involves many challenges. However, for Swiss cities in particular, advantages are clearly predominant. On the one hand, immigration has a positive influence on the labour market, research and the economic power. On the other hand, immigration increases social diversity, enriches the culture and stimulates social innovations.