Switzerland and Italy agree to redraw border due to glacier melt

Switzerland and Italy have agreed to redraw parts of their border due to climate change and glacier melting in the Alps. The Swiss government announced the changes last week, affecting areas like Testia Grigia and Gobba di Rollin. The border adjustments are necessary as the highest points of mountain ridges, which define the border, shift due to melting glaciers. The Swiss Federal Council approved the new boundary, pending final approval from Italy. Additionally, the summer of 2024 saw a 2.5% loss in glacier volume in Switzerland, with over 12% lost in the past three years. This ongoing glacier retreat is impacting national borders and the landscape.