Relief Package 27
Clima Now takes a stand against climate-damaging budget cuts
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed a series of saving measures in its “Relief Package 27,” which was released for public consultation on January 29, 2025. Now, it's up to business, civil society, science, and politics to take a position.
ÂĽ of the proposed cuts affect climate and biodiversity protection
Key measures—such as subsidies for climate-friendly building renovations and innovation—are to be reduced or eliminated entirely. This puts the implementation of the climate goals, clearly approved by the Swiss electorate in 2023, at serious risk.
Cutting climate funding now will be costly in the future
These are not just expenditures, but investments in our shared future. According to the Federal Office for the Environment, unchecked climate change could cost Switzerland up to 4% of its GDP per year by 2050—a figure that translates into billions.
That’s why Clima Now is speaking up.
We are committed to a climate policy that looks ahead. Climate protection must remain a priority. That’s why Clima Now is actively participating in the consultation process.
Disclaimer: Clima Now’s statement on Relief Package 27 was developed using model statements from various sources, particularly those from the Environmental Alliance and the Building Programme Alliance.
Submit your own statement
A consultation is a process in which important draft legislation or projects of major political, economic or social importance are examined by a broad public, organizations and cantons. This is done in order to identify potential resistance and problems with implementation at an early stage and to increase the chances of successful implementation.
Organizations or individuals can submit comments on a consultation to provide their feedback on proposed changes to the law. These comments are then evaluated and incorporated into the decision-making process.
Statements must be in one of the Swiss national languages.
Procedure:
- Open the federal consultation portal: Consultations
- Click on “Participate” under “Federal Act on the 2027 Relief Package
- Register with your e-mail address and log in with your access code
- Fill in general information & contact information
- Fill in your statement in German, French, Italian or Rhaeto-Romanic. A general statement can be submitted (see text of Clima Now statement) and/or individual points can be addressed directly (see Clima Now statement table)