1400 reasons to act
Protect Our Winters’ Glacier Challenge for Bold Climate Policy in Switzerland
What is 144 reasons to act about?
Switzerland is home to around 1400 glaciers - and they’re melting fast. With its campaign “1400 Reasons to Act”, climate NGO Protect Our Winters (POW) puts glaciers at the heart of the conversation. In the UN’s International Year of Glaciers 2025, POW is calling for bold climate action.
Through a nationwide community challenge, POW is making glaciers visible and pushing climate protection back onto the political agenda. Switzerland is not on track to meet its 2050 climate goals. The campaign demands concrete emissions cuts: right here, where they happen. The message is clear: without bold political decisions, climate action won’t work.
Why Clima Now Supports 1400 Reasons to Act
Clima Now backs this campaign because it shows how climate action in Switzerland can be both visible and politically effective.
This initiative connects politics, activism, and community. It brings the call for serious climate policy where it belongs: into parliaments, public offices, and the public eye. It shows what’s at stake and how many people are ready to fight for a livable future.
To reach net zero, we need a policy that takes responsibility and clears the way for real solutions. POW’s campaign is a powerful step in that direction, linking society and politics to make change possible.
