Welcome to the SDC Climate, DRR & Environment Network
Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment are topics that need to be considered in all sectors of development. By acting wisely, we can protect development gains and add value to nature- and climate positive development action. The CDE Network fosters knowledge, assists the policy dialogue in-house, disseminates experiences and innovation from SDC and partners, and informs on our multilateral engagement in Climate and DRR action. The CDE Network connects overall SDC with the CDE Section.
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Build better, emit less: lessons from a long-term partnership
In this interview, Christian Frutiger, Assistant Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and head of the Thematic Cooperation division, shares lessons from long-term partnerships that are helping promote buildings that are both more energy-efficient and more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis, while strengthening local capacities for sustainable urban development.
BeCool: smart buildings to fight record-breaking heat
How can growing cities stay cool without increasing emissions? Rather than relying on energy-intensive air conditioning, the BeCool initiative promotes passive cooling solutions, such as ventilation, shading, greening and reflective roofs, that keep buildings cool, protect people from extreme heat and support low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development.
Understanding the challenges and implications of El Niño
In this webinar, we will examine the challenges posed by El Niño from various context-specific perspectives and discuss possible measures to deal with these challenges as effectively as possible.
- 27 August 2026
- 12:30 - 14:00
Contact
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Eichenweg 5
3003 Bern
Switzerland