Switzerland: Environment

An Annex VII arbitral tribunal issued a mixed Award in Ukraine v. Russian Federation, a major law-of-the-sea arbitration concerning coastal State rights in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov, and the Kerch Strait. Ukraine succeeded on important environmental claims, with the Tribunal holding that Russia violated UNCLOS by conducting inadequate environmental impact assessments and failing to cooperate on marine environment protection.

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.

Switzerland's Consumer Products & Retail sectors face profound structural challenges from changing consumer behaviors, new technologies, and environmental pressures.

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.

Switzerland's Consumer Products & Retail sectors face profound structural challenges from changing consumer behaviors, new technologies, and environmental pressures.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution responding to the International Court of Justice's 2025 advisory opinion on States' climate obligations, characterizing it as an important contribution...