With an electricity system defined by high shares of hydropower, large capacity for interconnection with its neighbours and low carbon intensity, Switzerland is well positioned to attain its objective of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, the exact pathway remains the subject of...

The existing nuclear fleet remains the largest low-carbon source of electricity generation in OECD countries. In 2021 the average nuclear power plant had already been operating for 31 years and some 30% of reactors worldwide were already operating under long-term operation conditions. The...

Foreword and acknowledgements -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Preface -- Executive summary -- Core climate policies and the case for policy alignment -- Scaling-up low-carbon investment and finance -- Implementing climate-friendly taxation practices -- Delivering innovation and skills for the...