Umweltpolitik in der Schweiz

The book explores the discussions surrounding forests, water, and nature conservation that date back deep into Swiss history, while connecting them to current topics and procedures. Environmental impact assessments and environmental management are now standard practice for Swiss companies, although the details are not widely known to the public. The central question of the book is: What competence has Switzerland developed to successfully address environmental issues? Special attention is given to environmental policy and its various connections to the economy and society of Switzerland. In 15 chapters, experts from practice and research explain the diverse institutions, instruments, and regulations in law, economy, and science that have become pivotal for environmental policy in Switzerland.