Switzerland
Switzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because of the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains, often forming unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitors and grazing. The climatic, geological and topographical conditions of the alpine region make for a very fragile ecosystem that is particularly sensitive to climate change. Nevertheless, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index, Switzerland is the first among 132 nations in safeguarding the environment, due to its high scores on environmental public health, its heavy reliance on renewable sources of energy (hydropower and geothermal energy), and its control of greenhouse gas emissions. W
Switzerland community action
Sustainability initiatives
- meyrin durable on facebook
Climate action
Wikipedia: 2000-watt society
Community energy
Wikipedia: Renewable energy in Switzerland, Switzerland, Carbon dioxide emissions
Community currencies activism
Le Léman, une monnaie locale complémentaire émanant de la société civile
Cycling activism
Critical Mass bicycle rides in Switzerland - SwitzerlandMobility, Cycling in Switzerland, with interactive maps for bikers and other information about the national biking network
Food activism
Bio Suisse, federation of Swiss organic farmers (private-sector organization) - Incroyables Comestibles Meyrin on facebook -Solar cooking resources in Switzerland
Open spaces
wikipedia:Swiss National Park
Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle
ricardo.ch Schweizerisch Version von Ebay - www.swissrecycling.ch - Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten - Brockenhäusern im Kanton Zürich
Sharing
Pumpipumpe, a sharing community
Urban sustainability
Happy City Lab, designs and markets participatory and interactive installations that transform daily events
Resources
Switzerland and the Environment, information from swissworld.org - Switzerland's official information portal
Maps
Map of Switzerland with route planner, search.ch
News and comment
2017
Compost, community and cash: tasting the new economy in Geneva, Mar 27 [1]
2016
A plan to save Swiss ski resorts from sprawl, Dec 14 [2]
Swiss Grannies launch legal challenge to demand stronger climate action, Oct 25 [3]
ABB Flash-Charging Electric Bus Route To Open In Geneva, Switzerland, Jul 26 [4]
The Results of the Basic Income Referendum in Switzerland, Jun 5 [5]
2014
Switzerland's Pumpipumpe Helps Neighbors Share Stuff Using Stickers, May 19 [6]
2013
Switzerland May Give Every Citizen $2,600 a Month, November 13 (includes update) [7]
2007
WWF Switzerland announce plans to create eco-communities in Geneva, [8] August 27
See also
External links
- Wikipedia: Switzerland, Switzerland, Environment
- Geneva Environment Network, network of international organizations
- Swiss Statistics at the Swiss Federal Statistical Office