Sector Politics
The Politics sector comprises the Political Affairs and EIA & Spatial Planning sections as well as the Legal and International Affairs divisions.
International Affairs Division
The International Affairs Division is responsible for Switzerland's international environmental policy. It thus forms part of the country's foreign policy system and is led by the Swiss Environmental Ambassador. The Division coordinates and develops Switzerland's political and strategic positions on international environmental questions and manages international negotiations and processes in this area. Of particular importance is the direct involvement of the FOEN's scientific and technical expertise. International Affairs therefore cooperates closely with the other FOEN Divisions and with other relevant federal authorities.
Political Affairs section
The Political Affairs section provides advice to the specialised divisions and management board on political processes and the handling of environmental issues in the Federal Council, Parliament and parliamentary committees.
Legal Affairs Division
The Legal Affairs Division is responsible for the legal aspects of all the tasks performed by FOEN in every area of environmental protection (preparation and application of legislation, supervision of enforcement, information and international affairs).
EIA and Spatial Planning section
The section ensures that environmental legislation is taken into account in plans and projects carried out under the aegis of the Confederation.
Management
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Contact
Fabienne Märki
Position: Assistant
Tel.: +41 58 465 79 40
E-Mail: fabienne.maerki@bafu.admin.ch
Political Affairs section
Political Affairs section
Worblentalstrasse 68
3063 Ittigen