At a glance


Current environmental law

Legal bases on national, european and international level

Aarhus Convention

The Aarhus Convention governs access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental issues. 

Programme agreements in the area of the environment

Since 2008, the federal government and cantons have set common environmental goals and measures every four years through programme agreements.

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