Switzerland: Environmental Law

Switzerland's push for renewable energy has created momentum for wind power expansion, but urgency alone cannot justify every project. As the Federal Supreme Court clarified in a January 2026 ruling, wind farms must prove their worth through rigorous site-specific analysis—addressing noise impacts, biodiversity concerns, landscape protection under ISOS regulations, and long-term decommissioning obligations.

The space industry, particularly the provision of space-based data and space services is increasingly important for both the Union's economy and the daily life of citizens.

In view of international developments and Switzerland's efforts to align itself internationally in terms of sustainable corporate governance, the Federal Council published the preliminary...