In May 2023, an agreement to change the border was drawn up between Switzerland and Italy, ratified by Switzerland last week and awaiting Italy's approval.
The melting of glaciers forces a dynamic redefinition of Italy and Switzerland's border under the Matterhorn, significantly impacted by climate change.
The Swiss government stated that the Italian-Swiss border along the Alps is determined by the watershed, specifically the crest line of glaciers and snowfields.
As glaciers melt, the natural elements that define the border shift, leading to a slight territorial gain for Switzerland in the new border agreement.
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