Environment & Nature Conservation
Switzerland last in Europe for protected areas
Yet in recent years, numerous planned nature parks in Switzerland have been rejected by the population.
10.8% of the national territory under protection
Switzerland ranks last in Europe in the designation of protected areas for biodiversity. With 10.8% of its national territory under protection, Switzerland falls far below the European average of 26.4%, reports BirdLife Switzerland.
The longest Red List
More than a third of species and half of habitats are endangered or threatened with extinction. According to the OECD, Switzerland's Red List is among the longest of any industrialised country. More on the topics of Environment and Nature Conservation, Species Protection and Studies.
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