Topic Education, Research and Innovation

Environmental research provides a basis for the early detection and analysis of environmental problems and for developing solutions to protect our environment and resources. It is essential for developing and efficiently implementing environmental policy. The FOEN conducts strongly practice-oriented research so that policy-makers and the authorities can make direct use of the findings to conduct their tasks.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) promotes the development of innovative environmental technologies with federal funding. It works closely with private firms and institutions of applied research.