Climate protection: Switzerland signs agreement with Georgia
Bern, 18.10.2021 - Switzerland today signed a bilateral agreement with Georgia on climate protection. Similar agreements already exist with Peru, Ghana and Senegal. They allow Switzerland to count emission reductions achieved in these countries towards its own reduction target. Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga stressed: «With these agreements, we have created a standard for international climate projects that respects human rights and nature.»