Switzerland Makes Progress On Environmental Footprint But Gaps Remain

2025-09-29 02:07:35

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), Switzerland reduced its environmental impact per capita by one third between 2000 and 2022. Nevertheless, according to the agency's new report, it continues to exceed planetary boundaries. This content was published on September 29, 2025 - 11:50 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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According to the country profile, progress has been made in air quality, forest biodiversity, and resource management. At the same time, major challenges remain: two-thirds of the environmental damage caused by domestic demand occurs abroad, compounded by climate change and overuse of resources. As countermeasures, the EEA pointed to national laws such as the CO2 Act and the Climate and Innovation Act, as well as programs such as the Action Plan against Food Waste and recommendations for resource-efficient nutrition.

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