Policy for global justice. We strive to influence Switzerland’s policies to the benefit of the poor countries and their peoples. Political article 9.12.2019Climate costs cannot be spirited away abroadSwitzerland wants to offset its much too large per capita carbon footprint abroad. That is morally questionable, economically short-sighted and as little sustainable as the often advocated large-scale afforestation in the South.more Political article 9.12.2019Driver of development, neo-colonialism – or both?With the Belt and Road Initiative, China is pushing global development in a manner unparalleled to date. But how sustainable are the “new silk roads”? Switzerland wants a piece of the cake and has signed a memorandum of understanding with China.more Political article 16.12.2019Laos: Unresolved fate of civil rights activistSeven years ago the civil society activist Sombath Somphone was kidnapped in Laos. Organizations from around the world are appealing to the Laotian government to tell the truth about Sombath Somphone's fate. more Politics Policy for global justice. We strive to influence Switzerland’s policies to the benefit of the poor countries and their peoples. Agenda 2030 Development policy Climate and environment Finance and tax policy Trade and investments Business and development InfoDocSearch in German or French. Society Economy Policy Development Culture Agriculture Environment
