The strategy and the report on dealing with natural hazards in Switzerland, which identifies many of the necessary measures, are harmonised. PLANAT has also taken into account important strategies such as adaptation to climate change and the UN's Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Goals
Goals according to the strategy
The aim of the strategy is to ensure that we as a society are resilient, regenerative and adaptable. These characteristics are key to ensuring that we in Switzerland can live in reasonable safety from natural hazards. To this end, the principles apply that those responsible must deal with risks from natural hazards in a risk-oriented and solidarity-based manner and take all aspects of sustainability into account.
Responsibility
Responsibility is borne by all
In Switzerland, everyone can be affected by natural hazards - which is why everyone must be aware of the risks, cooperate and find a solution together. PLANAT sees risk dialogue as an essential tool on the way to a risk-competent society. In addition to politicians and the authorities, planners, professional associations, insurance companies, educational institutions and private individuals, such as homeowners and tenants, also have a responsibility.
Expenses
Expenses for protection against natural hazards
According to the PLANAT study « Annual expenditure on protection against natural hazards in Switzerland», Switzerland invests around CHF 3 billion annually in protection against natural hazards. 1.7 billion of this is borne by households, private companies and insurance companies.
