Trend Analysis Civil Protection 2035: Uncertainties, Challenges and Opportunities

This report represents the third installment in a series focused on identifying and analyzing trends significant for civil protection in Switzerland. It provides insights into trends expected to significantly impact the nation's civil protection system within the next five to ten years. Initiated by the Federal Office of Civil Protection (FOCP), this report aims to enhance horizon scanning capabilities within civil protection, a field necessitating ongoing adaptation. Highlighting the necessity of early challenge and opportunity identification, it is a critical resource for policymakers and stakeholders in shaping future civil protection strategies across federal, cantonal, and communal government levels. The report complements the FOCP's existing research, including the National Risk Analysis process, by offering a foundation for strategic adjustments and highlighting areas for investment and improvement. This report will also soon be available in Italian, French, and German.