m (→Initiatives by topic: sharing) |
(redesign) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{ | {| cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" | ||
|- valign="top" | |||
| style="background:white" width="52%"| | |||
[[File:Sihlsee1.JPG|424px]]<br clear=left> | |||
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.<ref>[[wikipedia:Switzerland#Environment]]</ref> | 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.<ref>[[wikipedia:Switzerland#Environment]]</ref> | ||
| Line 35: | Line 38: | ||
[http://tako.ch/box/geneve/en/ Happy City Lab], designs and markets participatory and interactive installations that transform daily events | [http://tako.ch/box/geneve/en/ Happy City Lab], designs and markets participatory and interactive installations that transform daily events | ||
| style="background:khaki" | | |||
__TOC__ | |||
== News and comment == | |||
'''2016''' | |||
ABB Flash-Charging Electric Bus Route To Open In Geneva, Switzerland, Jul 26 <ref>[http://cleantechnica.com/2016/07/26/abb-flash-charging-electric-bus-route-ooens-geneva-switzerland/ @CleanTechnica]</ref> | |||
The Results of the Basic Income Referendum in Switzerland, Jun 5 <ref>[https://medium.com/basic-income/the-results-of-the-basic-income-referendum-in-switzerland-f1723925e54f#.uhq25ki0g Medium]</ref> | |||
'''2014''' | |||
Switzerland's Pumpipumpe Helps Neighbors Share Stuff Using Stickers, May 19 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/switzerlands-pumpipumpe-helps-neighbors-share-stuff-using-stickers @Shareable]</ref> | |||
'''2013''' | |||
Switzerland May Give Every Citizen $2,600 a Month, November 13 (''includes update'') <ref>[http://motherboard.vice.com/en_uk/blog/what-would-you-do-with-2800-a-month-no-questions-asked motherboard.vice.com]</ref> | |||
'''2007''' | |||
WWF Switzerland announce plans to create eco-communities in Geneva, <ref>[http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/swissinfo.html?siteSect=881&sid=8135616 swissinfo]</ref> August 27 | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
| Line 53: | Line 80: | ||
*[http://www.wiser.org/organization/view/daa73c9b0969c82fa2103f110ecefd2b Geneva Environment Network], network of international organizations | *[http://www.wiser.org/organization/view/daa73c9b0969c82fa2103f110ecefd2b Geneva Environment Network], network of international organizations | ||
*[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html Swiss Statistics] at the Swiss Federal Statistical Office | *[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html Swiss Statistics] at the Swiss Federal Statistical Office | ||
'''References''' | |||
{{Attrib sca ref|Switzerland}} | |||
<references/> | |||
|} | |||
| Line 58: | Line 91: | ||
[[category:Sustainable community action]] | [[category:Sustainable community action]] | ||
[[category:Switzerland]] | [[category:Switzerland]] | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 22 October 2016
|
Initiatives by topicClimate actionWikipedia: 2000-watt society Community energyWikipedia: Renewable energy in Switzerland, Switzerland, Carbon dioxide emissions Cycling activismCritical Mass bicycle rides in Switzerland - SwitzerlandMobility, Cycling in Switzerland, with interactive maps for bikers and other information about the national biking network Food activismBio Suisse, federation of Swiss organic farmers (private-sector organization) - Solar cooking resources in Switzerland Open spacesReduce, reuse, repair and recyclericardo.ch Schweizerisch Version von Ebay - www.swissrecycling.ch - Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten - Brockenhäusern im Kanton Zürich SharingPumpipumpe, a sharing community Urban sustainabilityHappy City Lab, designs and markets participatory and interactive installations that transform daily events |
News and comment2016 ABB Flash-Charging Electric Bus Route To Open In Geneva, Switzerland, Jul 26 [2] The Results of the Basic Income Referendum in Switzerland, Jun 5 [3] 2014 Switzerland's Pumpipumpe Helps Neighbors Share Stuff Using Stickers, May 19 [4] 2013 Switzerland May Give Every Citizen $2,600 a Month, November 13 (includes update) [5] 2007 WWF Switzerland announce plans to create eco-communities in Geneva, [6] August 27 ResourcesSwitzerland and the Environment, information from swissworld.org - Switzerland's official information portal MapsMap of Switzerland with route planner, search.ch See alsoInterwiki linksWikipedia: Switzerland, Switzerland, Environment External links
|
