Natural science EEA environmental agency sees progress and shortcomings in Switzerland
According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), Switzerland reduced its environmental impact by a third per capita between 2000 and 2022. Nevertheless, according to the agency's new report, it continues to exceed the planetary boundaries.
29.09.2025, 00:21
29.09.2025, 06:53
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According to the country profile, progress has been made in terms of air quality, biodiversity in forests and resource management. At the same time, major challenges remain: Two thirds of the environmental damage caused by domestic demand occurs abroad, in addition to climate change and overexploitation of resources. As countermeasures, the EEA referred 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-conserving nutrition.
Although the report also shows successes in the reduction of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in a European comparison, the overall situation of nature remains worrying. The Environment Agency warns that the pollution poses considerable risks to prosperity, security and living standards in Europe. The implementation of already agreed directives must therefore be urgently accelerated.
The report by the Copenhagen-based EU agency is considered to be the most comprehensive analysis of the current environmental, climate and sustainability situation in the region in Europe. It is based on data from 38 countries.
