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This report examines Switzerland’s progress since the previous Environmental Performance Review by the OECD in 1998, and the extent to which the country has met national objectives and honoured international commitments regarding environment and sustainable development. It also reviews progress in the context of the OECD Environmental Strategy and compared to the recommendations of the previous OECD review. This book is part of the OECD Environmental Performance Reviews Programme which conducts peer reviews of environmental conditions and progress in each member country. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data and lead to recommendations for further environmental and sustainable development progress.

Contents                                                                                                                        

Chapter 1. Conclusions and Recommendations (also available in German and Italian)
Part I - Environmental Management
Chapter 2. Air, Noise and Water
Chapter 3. Nature, Landscapes and Biodiversity
Part II - Sustainable Development
Chapter 4. Environmental-Economy Interface
Chapter 5. Environment and Agriculture
Chapter 6. Environmental-Social Interface
Part III - International Commitments
Chapter 7. International Co-operation
References

How to obtain this publication                                                                                     

• SourceOECD for subscribers and readers
• Online Bookshop for non subscribers
• OLISnet's Publication Locator. for government officials
• Access by password for accredited journalists. (password protected site) 

Additional Information                                                                                                   

Related Material

• Publication also available in German or Italian: Federal office for the environment
• Conclusions and Recommendations of the 1st cycle environmental performance review of Switzerland (1998)
• Policy Brief - Peer Review: A Tool for Co-operation and Change

Websites

• Environmental Performance Reviews: the process at a glance and the whole process 
• Environmental Country Review Programme
• OECD Environment Directorate homepage
• OECD work on Switzerland