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2023
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Federal Councillor Cassis participates in UN Security Council debate on Ukraine
Switzerland and EU in dialogue: Šefčovič and Cassis exchange views in Bern
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2022
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The agenda of the President of the Confederation at a glance
Destination: Svizzera italiana
Destinaziun Svizra taliana
January
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"The presentation of the new OSCE action plan in Vienna sends a strong signal"
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February
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"Arms control and disarmament are currently going through a turbulent period"
Niger – President Cassis deepens bilateral relations and pays tribute to ICRC partnership
Restitution of illicitly acquired assets: Progress of negotiations between Switzerland and Uzbekistan
New trends influencing human rights protection
Ina valisch plain ideas rumantschas per la Chasa federala
Switzerland presents its Americas Strategy
A suitcase of Romansh ideas delivered to the Federal Palace
Federal Councillor Cassis participates in UN Security Council debate on Ukraine
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March
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2030 Agenda youth competition: 60 new ideas for sustainable development
Questions and answers on Switzerland's neutrality
"Multilateral organisations are more necessary than ever"
Switzerland chairs network to strengthen women's role in peace promotion
The little-known story of Olivier Long and the Évian Accords of 18 March 1962
"We need to keep Earth's orbits safe for essential applications"
For the FDFA, ecumenical dialogue is a way to foster peace and promote human rights
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April
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War crimes investigation in Ukraine
75% of Swiss citizens living abroad have more than one nationality
Swiss permanent mission's perspective on humanitarian capital Geneva
"Switzerland’s Democracy comes up frequently in discussions within the Congress"
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May
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2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals: integrate stakeholders and new ideas
“Switzerland gives a clear insight into the good relationship between citizens and government”
Without peace it is impossible to secure human rights
Die Strukturen für die interdepartementale Koordination in den Bereichen Sicherheit und Cyberrisiken werden überprüft
Do you trust artificial intelligence?
Protecting water means protecting people
Switzerland's priorities for serving on the UN Security Council
Q&A: Switzerland and the UN Security Council
Two tales from overseas: transferable careers KBF at the FDFA
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June
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Discussion on reconstruction provides prospects for Ukraine in time of war
Switzerland's election to the UN Security Council
Switzerland's position on the nuclear weapons ban treaty
Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly
"It is not so long ago that the Balkan countries were at war"
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July
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URC2022: Four voices coming from Italian-speaking Switzerland
Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano on 4–5 July 2022
Q&As on international humanitarian law
250 participants at the NATO Partnerships Symposium in Geneva
"Switzerland must pick up the pace to achieve the 2030 Agenda goals"
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August
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Nuclear threat – Switzerland calls for measures
"Young people are a source of inspiration for our foreign policy"
Second Swiss contribution: issues and players
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September
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"Switzerland doesn't just abandon people"
"The people got it right"
77th session of the UN General Assembly Ignazio Cassis represents Switzerland in New York
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October
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"It was a major shock but it hasn't weakened the Council of Europe, it has made it stronger"
"Switzerland has always had an interest in stability, peace and security"
FDFA interns visit Italian-speaking Switzerland
Las emprendistas ed ils emprendists dal DFAE scuvran la Svizra taliana
"Weapons of mass destruction cannot be used without delivery systems"
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November
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"We must stay on track to achieve a world without capital punishment"
Geneva: sharing expertise to benefit the digital French-speaking world
Protecting civilians in war
Swiss or Belgian chocolate? A centuries old relationship from a different perspective
SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket
"It is essential in the medium term to bring everyone to the table"
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December
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Switzerland in Qatar: a commitment on and off the pitch
A peace without women is no sustainable peace
Switzerland's stance on the protests in Iran
Switzerland is committed to normalising relations between Serbia and Kosovo
Women in Afghanistan are no longer allowed to work for NGOs – the FDFA is concerned about the situation
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2021
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"New opportunities are emerging in Sub-Saharan Africa"
New structure and leadership for FDFA State Secretariat
The FDFA is concerned about the recent incidents in Washington D.C.
The right people in the right posts to safeguard Switzerland's interests
Human resources policy at the FDFA – various articles by CH Media
Ambassador Heidi Grau as Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-InOffice in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group
The EU–UK Agreement and its relevance for Switzerland
"The Enlightenment taught us to look at things in an unbiased way"
Expiration of the asset freeze in the context of Tunisia
Ridding the world of nuclear weapons is a long-term project
Thomas Greminger appointed head of GCSP for contributions to peace
Millions deprived of education – FDFA creates opportunities
Cooperation to bolster children's education in emergencies
"We can't have our cake and eat it too"
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February
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Common principles for regular migration
"We are most concerned about the government's actions"
Job satisfaction in the FDFA has increased compared to 2017
Ignazio Cassis takes the new FDFA strategies to Africa
Switzerland and Croatia: cooperation and dialogue – even in emergencies
"The protection of universal values is a long-term commitment"
Swiss cantonal, communal and city diplomacy in Strasbourg
Three women talk science
CHF 1 million to alleviate the ongoing crisis
Carl Emery: on a mission for peace in Mali
Le Temps: Official Africa visit and current political issues
"Emna Rumantscha" – the first Romansh Language Week
Federal Council appoints special representative for science diplomacy
Emprima ediziun da la «Emna rumantscha»
"Switzerland must know where it wants to be headed in the world"
Common problems require common solutions
Climate change as a security risk
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April
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New beginnings, peace and a refugee crisis – Ignazio Cassis visits the Middle East
Demining to promote sustainable development
Making sense of COVID-19
Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace
Framework agreement and tour of three Middle Eastern countries
Switzerland and multilateralism: five personal accounts of peace and diplomacy
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May
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"It was a positive outcome. And I'm proud of that"
COVID-19: Swiss aid for overburdened hospitals in India
Finding missing people and bringing them home strengthens society and builds peace
An innovative, efficient and responsible Switzerland
Darling, we need to talk (about food)
A strong signal in the fight against famine during armed conflict
A journey into cyberspace guided by the Council of Europe
Africa Day: "Africa as a whole is growing more important."
Civilians under fire
No signing of Swiss–EU institutional agreement
Switzerland remains a committed partner to the EU even without the institutional agreement
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June
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FDFA key documents
"We have a vested interest in a democratic and stable Sudan"
Good offices: effective dialogue makes great things possible
Il cusseglier federal Ignazio Cassis en scola a Glion
U.S.-Russia Summit: the dialogue in pictures
Ignazio Cassis goes back to school in Glion
Making humanitarian aid more effective
Career paths: a region of the world and the climate in the training focus
Switzerland's commitment to combating torture
Hassle-free travel at your fingertips
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July
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The very first pop-up House of Switzerland in Stuttgart – but why is it being launched?
Switzerland and the Baltic States: what do they think of 100 years of relations?
Trust, calm and objectivity
"The Libyan people want to express their political will democratically"
Toni Frisch – a career dedicated to humanitarian aid
"Food systems impact on the climate, water and health – and vice versa"
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits key partner countries in the Mekong region
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August
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"The enlargement contribution has had a positive impact on Switzerland's bilateral relations with the EU-13 countries"
Afghanistan: 15 more people with links to Switzerland leave the country
Youth and Future Prize: calling all innovative sustainable development projects
"I'm relieved we're back in Switzerland"
«The divorce may have been finalised, but that does not settle the question of Brexit»
Young ambassadors of change from the MENA region in Lugano
Farewell and Welcome!
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September
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Where are women now?
Six stories to mark 60 years of Swiss–Australian diplomatic relations
Science diplomacy as an agent for peace
Rethinking the relationship between policymakers and statistics
A guide to Swiss democracy
Ephemeral art for lasting peace
Cluster munitions – Why are they so dangerous?
Victims of cluster munitions are determined to bring about change.
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October
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Xavier Mertz – Swiss polar explorer and science diplomat
Training in Switzerland strengthens international peace missions
Swiss mountains in the Emirati desert
Only a matter of time
Italian Language Week: from Bern to Madrid
Da Berna a Madrid per la «Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo»
Ignazio Cassis looks forward to continued cooperation with Ukraine
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November
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An ice, snow and climate pavilion
The strong ties between Switzerland and Indonesia
Swiss Innovation Fosters Peace and International Dialogue
The 2030 Agenda in Switzerland: acting together to ensure a dignified life for all
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December
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One hundred years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Morocco
Repatriation of two minors from the Roj camp in north-east Syria
"We will not be divided"
«Nus n’ans laschain betg divider!»
Confronting the risks faced by female journalists in Europe
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2020
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Looking back on a successful year for foreign policy
Agreement between the FDFA and the World Economic Forum: the facts
New strategic framework for Swiss foreign policy
The UK has left the EU
Switzerland sends 26 tonnes of medical supplies to Thailand
Information on the coronavirus crisis of January/February/March 2020 (Archive)
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February
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For a world free of anti-personnel mines
Carl Lutz: "Natural law is stronger than man-made statutes"
«It is the first time that a federal councillor has visited Belarus”
Earthquake in Albania: Switzerland sends experts and participates in reconstruction
Switzerland's international cooperation for 2021–24 to focus on jobs, climate, migration and the rule of law
Switzerland donates CHF 1 million to tackle desert locust infestation in East Africa
Strengthening coherence also strengthens Swiss foreign policy
Switzerland at the vanguard of human rights
Development assistance: "culture creates spaces that foster dialogue"
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March
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8 March: 8 women and men working for women's rights
8 March: "A person's gender must not be an issue"
Switzerland's commitment to women's rights worldwide
Economic interests and human rights can be mutually reinforcing
SDC strengthens cooperation with the private sector in poverty reduction
"What does the FDFA advise?"
Return flights organized by the FDFA – an overview
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April
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Forecasting natural disasters for a rapid response in case of an emergency
COVID-19: all FDFA divisions are affected. FDFA Protocol is currently answering a large number of requests that are "as urgent as they are varied".
FDFA partners in the sky
Before the return flight to Switzerland: pictures and impressions from all continents
"Our presence worldwide allows us to provide quick, effective assistance."
“Everyone is on edge”: Swiss emergency and reconstruction aid in Nepal after the earthquake of April 2015
What we have learned in the fight against malaria: lessons for COVID–19
Switzerland supports the World Bank Group's swift response to COVID-19
COVID-19: Switzerland strengthens international cooperation
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May
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The most frequent questions to the FDFA Helpline
COVID-19, peace and human rights: history is accelerating
Why does Switzerland support the world's largest humanitarian aid organisation?
"Development cooperation must be able to act quickly and flexibly – with a long-term perspective"
"This situation has not harmed the cohesion between the cultures in the country"
International cooperation: the FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world
"I don't think any of us realised just how much we value our freedom."
Switzerland launches appeal to mitigate sharp decline in remittances to low-income countries
Responsibility within, coordination outside
Working together with the private sector reinforces international cooperation
Turning water from a cause of conflict into a driving force for peace and security
Handwashing saves lives: using clean water to fight COVID-19
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June
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International cooperation in 2019: the environment, jobs, cooperation with the private sector, health
Switzerland supports relief efforts for people in need in Yemen
The FDFA does not support any organisations that advocate violence
Switzerland's good offices: successful prisoner swap between Iran and the US
Effective development requires reliable data
Jobs, climate, migration and the rule of law
5 travel tips for summer travel
"The crisis has shown how important open borders are"
"We yearn for freedom"
Call for action: Switzerland supports education in emergencies
94 tonnes of relief supplies for needy people in Venezuela
Colombia: Swiss hostage is free
COVID-19 exacerbates situation for displaced people
"We are doing everything we can to avoid a second wave"
Swiss private stakeholder mobilises expertise for IFAD to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
Switzerland and the UN: a long history
"The founding of the UN gave hope to the world after World War II"
Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19
Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict
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July
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"The International Criminal Court prosecutes the most serious crimes of all"
Learning from the past
Travelling with minors
Cyber dialogue: Switzerland and the US join forces for an open and secure digital space
Switzerland and Africa: a long-standing relationship with potential
Human rights must also be respected during protests
Celebrating 1 August differently together
Working for Switzerland and its citizens from abroad
Clean drinking water for four million people in eastern Ukraine
Patricia Danzi, Director of the SDC: "I experience an enormous solidarity"
"Switzerland is on the move, because we are on the move"
FDFA seeks applications for state secretary post
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August
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Sustainable embassies: Switzerland leads by example
Happy birthday Switzerland!
“Movement is freedom”
The Consular Directorate provides support for Swiss citizens worldwide
80 damaged buildings inspected, schools and hospitals repaired
"Each assignment is unlike any other"
Report on international humanitarian law: Switzerland sets a good example
"The law of the powerful is stronger today than 20 years ago"
Beirut explosion: Switzerland's emergency aid focuses on health and building safety
Belarus: Swiss prisoner is free
Experts on the ground in Beirut: interview with structural engineer Regina Wenk
Switzerland condemns all forms of racism and antisemitism
"Foreign policy is an interests-driven policy, even among friends"
Review of FDFA processes and structures
”The relationships continue even after the return to Switzerland”
"It is your commitment that will shape the future of the region."
Markus Leitner: "Switzerland and Iran are forward-looking countries that are proud of their traditions"
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September
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Trust in Switzerland is our greatest asset in Africa
"Ceneri2020: part of my identity"
"Lugano – Locarno under 30 minutes: it's like an metro"
UNHCR: Switzerland donates masks for relief work on the ground
"Mutual trust and communication are our team's driving force"
What does the UN General Assembly do and why does Switzerland participate?
Switzerland completes emergency aid operation on Lesbos
International Bern Welcome Desk provides advice on living in Bern
With Swiss support: Political parties in Georgia sign code of conduct
Digital training worldwide with Swiss Humanitarian Aid
"Bilateral agreements give us freedom and prosperity"
Let us protect our liberal society
OSCE: FDFA decides not to submit new Secretary General candidature
"Cooperation between states is as important today as it was 75 years ago."
“Switzerland plays a critical role in contributing to poverty reduction”
European policy made simple
"We now have clear criteria and greater transparency in development cooperation"
Four languages, four cultures – one country
Quatter linguas, quatter culturas – in pajais
Four languages, four cultures – one country
Four languages, four cultures – one country
Four languages, four cultures – one country
"To a large extent, we design our lives together"
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis meets with Ticino and Graubünden government representatives
Lesbos: "It's now time for actors on the ground to take over our projects"
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December
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World AIDS Day: Young People and the Drive for Change
Ukraine: economic prospects thanks to Swiss practice-based training
OSC...eh?
La Francophonie – from cultural exchange to political purpose
The Pontifical Swiss Guard: poised between history and new projects
Swiss expertise supports the sustainable development of mountain regions
Actively promoting respect for human rights with the help of digital technology
The Swiss financial centre promotes its strengths abroad
Sentencing of the dual citizen in Belarus
How does Switzerland position itself at the UN as a candidate to join the Security Council?
"Rather than a Swiss or Roman initiative, informal diplomacy seemed more European in nature"
Switzerland–Vatican: a shared history with many chapters
A dynamic Swiss policy on restitution of illicit assets
Switzerland's unequivocal support for the International Criminal Court
"Switzerland's pioneering role is recognised internationally"
"COVID-19 has further accentuated the precarious situations of many migrants"
Get to know Switzerland at a travelling pop-up venue – or only a click away
“The FDFA exercises due diligence on sponsorship”
7 stories from 70 years of Swiss-Chinese relations
«Es braucht jetzt die Solidarität von jedem Einzelnen»
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War against Ukraine – measures taken by the Confederation since 24 February 2022
Switzerland in the UN Security Council
The 2022 Federal Presidency: key messages and meetings
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The 2022 Federal Presidency: key messages and meetings
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Election
Celebration of presidential election postponed
New Year's reception of the diplomatic corps
Fifth President of the Swiss Confederation from Ticino
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Switzerland's activities in Ukraine
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Strategy 2015–2018
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Strategy 2015–2018
Interview of Guido Beltrani
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Chronology of a life at risk in Ukraine
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Result of the Strategy 2011–2014
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Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano
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Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano
All four stakeholders in Switzerland's international cooperation are active in Ukraine
The origins of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022)
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AVIS28 – Inspiring Switzerland to be ready for the future
Sustainable Swiss embassies
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What are ‘sustainable embassies’?
National legislation and international framework conditions
Overview of the implemented measures
Swiss embassies implementing sustainable measures
Leading by example – reports from the embassies
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Leading by example – reports from the embassies
Abu Dhabi – Certified sustainable interior design
Algiers – Mashrabiyas: a model of sustainable architecture in Algeria
Brasilia – Solar power in Brazil: sustainable and cost-effective
Canberra – A comprehensive sustainability concept implemented in Australia
Harare – A pioneer in sustainability with solar energy
Moscow – Efficient waste management: small changes with big impacts
Nairobi – The new Swiss embassy: a step towards sustainability
New Delhi – Cooling with solar energy in India
San José – Certified sustainability in Costa Rica
Seoul – Renewable energy sources for the new embassy
Warsaw - An (almost) complete overhaul
Berlin – smart sustainability
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Diplomacy through the ages
Switzerland, multilateralism and other celebrations in 2019
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Switzerland, multilateralism and other celebrations in 2019
What do they mean?
Programme of 2019 celebrations
“Geneva Conventions: humanity against war atrocities”
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African Great Lakes region
Project ambassadors
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FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues
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FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues
The first Global Refugee Forum
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Swiss protecting power mandates for the United States and Cuba
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Swiss protecting power mandates for the United States and Cuba
Cuban Missile Crisis
