OUR PROJECTS

Abolish a dangerous legacy.

In support of world-wide disarmament, Green Cross established its global 'Environmental Consequences of Wars and Conflicts' Programme. It is the first and most important of a total of now five global Green Cross programmes.

The global Programme aims at overcoming the consequential damage caused by industrial and military disasters in Eastern Europe, the USA and Vietnam.

First priority is given to the improvement of life quality of people who have been affected by chemical, radioactive (e.g. Chernobyl) and other kinds of contamination, as well as the promotion of a sustainable development in project areas. The global 'Environmental Consequences of Wars and Conflicts' Programme is divided into two programmes: Social and Medical Care and Legacy of the Cold War.

Legacy of the Cold War facilitates the disarmament of chemical and conventional weapons through the operation of public outreach and information offices, mediation and confidence-building measures. The consequences of the military use of nuclear materials on the environment and health are examined. Pilot projects exemplify possibilities for the clean-up and conversion of military bases.
Further information on this programme.

Social and Medical Care implements medical and social projects for children, young people and mothers. Therapy camps as well as training and nutrition programmes contribute towards improving the living situation of the population in contaminated areas.
Further information on this programme.

One third of the world's population lacks access to clean drinking water. Many precious water resources have been contaminated by disasters. Children are the ones who suffer most from water shortages. Since 2007 Green Cross Switzerland supports access to clean water under its global water program "Water for Life and Peace" and prevents conflicts in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Further information on this programme.