News
08
Jul
Earth Overshoot Day Alert: Switzerland Hits Milestone on May 13
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's over-consumption of natural resources is highlighted as Earth Overshoot Day is announced on August 2. The country reached its own Overshoot Day on May 13, demonstrati...
06
Jul
Swiss Federal Council Proposes Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Mobility Programs
Category: ESG News
Swiss Federal Council proposes five measures to enhance existing sustainable mobility funding programs, including an online platform for funding information and regular theme revie...
05
Jul
Pilot Project in Aargau Paves the Way for Sustainable Farming Amidst Climate Change
Category: ESG News
The Swiss magazine "die umwelt" reports on a project in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, under the auspices of FOEN. The project aims to explore the requirements for climate-resi...
04
Jul
Switzerland’s Contaminated Sites: Challenges and Progress in Remediation, says FOEN
Category: ESG News
Switzerland faces challenges in addressing 38,000 contaminated sites, with 1,700 already remediated. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to expedite cleanups through...
03
Jul
43rd Session of FAO Conference: Switzerland to Discuss Global Food and Agriculture Situation
Category: ESG News, Uncategorized
Switzerland actively contributes to the 43rd FAO Conference (1-7 July 2023), shaping priorities in managing water resources for improved food security and sustainable food systems,...
29
Jun
Geneva Takes the Lead in Tackling Road Noise Pollution with Breakthrough Radar Technology
Category: ESG News
Geneva takes the lead in a groundbreaking national project by testing cutting-edge anti-noise radar. This game-changing technology identifies noisy vehicles, paving the way for a q...
28
Jun
FOEN Unveils “Go for Impact” Model to Revolutionize Resource Conservation Efforts
Category: ESG News
FOEN introduces "Go for Impact" model, focusing on innovation and collaboration to significantly reduce resource consumption and achieve a sustainable economy.
27
Jun
Advancing Eco-Friendly Solutions: Swiss Federal Council Approves 2017-2021 Environmental Tech Report
Category: ESG News
Swiss Federal Council approves the report on environmental technology promotion from 2017-2021, highlighting successful projects and investments in reducing environmental impact an...
22
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand: Banning Illegally Harvested Timber to Protect Climate and Biodiversity
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has joined countries banning illegally harvested timber to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss. The new Timber Trade Ordinance (TTO) makes it illegal to place su...
21
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand Against Urban Heatwaves with Innovative Solutions
Category: ESG News
Swiss cities and cantons participate in the "Adaptation to Climate Change" pilot program, supported by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). They explore urban planning gu...