29 septembre 2025|
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|2 months agoSwitzerland reduces environmental footprint but challenges remain
EEA report shows one-third reduction in Swiss environmental impact since 2000, but two-thirds of damage still occurs abroad
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- Switzerland reduced its per capita environmental impact by one-third between 2000 and 2022.
- Two-thirds of the environmental damage caused by Swiss domestic demand occurs outside of Switzerland.
- Switzerland continues to exceed planetary boundaries despite progress.
- Progress has been recorded in air quality, forest biodiversity, and resource management.
- Current environmental pressures pose risks to prosperity, security, and living standards in Europe.
By The Numbers
33%
reduction in per capita environmental impact
2/3
proportion of environmental damage occurring abroad
38
countries analyzed
They Said
"Two-thirds of the environmental damage caused by domestic demand occurs abroad."
"The pressures pose significant risks to prosperity, security, and living standards in Europe."