On 11 November 2021 Switzerland and Dominica signed a cooperation agreement on climate protection under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The agreement creates the conditions to enable Switzerland to make a greater contribution to global emissions reductions through climate protection projects in Dominica than it can do through domestic measures alone. Similar agreements have been signed with Peru, Georgia, Ghana, Senegal, Vanuatu.

Strict environmental protection and human rights standards

In signing these agreements, Switzerland is setting a standard for international climate projects that meet strict environmental protection requirements while also respecting international human rights standards. The agreements also commit both parties to using a method that prevents double counting of emission reductions. The projects will be regularly reviewed to ensure that they meet the established criteria.