At a glance


Climate Change

Engaging in international negotiations and processes for the operationalisation of the Paris Agreement. Development of scientific bases.

Biological Diversity

Strengthening synergies and ensuring a coherent implementation of the biodiversity-related international instruments

Chemicals & Waste

Developing a comprehensive, coherent, effective and efficient international regime for chemicals

Green Economy & Sustainable Finance

Strengthening international engagement for enhanced governance, transparency and responsibility

Reports at the international level

As a member of the European Environment Agency, the OECD and the UN (UNECE, UNEP), Switzerland participates in the publication of international environment reports.

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To the Federal Administration News Portal

https://www.bafu.admin.ch/content/bafu/en/home/topics/international-affairs.html