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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.[1]
Initiatives by topic
Cycling
Critical Mass bicycle rides in Switzerland - SwitzerlandMobility, Cycling in Switzerland, with interactive maps for bikers and other information about the national biking network
Food
Bio Suisse, federation of Swiss organic farmers (private-sector organization) - Solar cooking resources in Switzerland
Low carbon communities
Open spaces
Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle
ricardo.ch Schweizerisch Version von Ebay - www.swissrecycling.ch - Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten - Brockenhäusern im Kanton Zürich
Sustainable energy
Wikipedia: Renewable energy in Switzerland, Switzerland, Carbon dioxide emissions
News and comment
2007
WWF Switzerland announce plans to create eco-communities in Geneva, [2] August 27
See also
Interwiki links
Wikipedia: Switzerland, Switzerland, Environment
External links
- Geneva Environment Network, network of international organizations
References