Switzerland’s official delegation will actively participate in the Rio+20 Conference and is currently engaged in detailed preparation for the summit. Its Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is coordinating the conference preparations and proceedings. The other participating federal authorities include:
- Directorate of Political Affairs at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
- Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE)
- Federal Office of Public Health (BAG)
- Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG)
- Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE)
- Swiss Federal Statistics Office (SFSO)
- Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM)
- Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDA)
- State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
- Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE)
The federal authorities invite the public, including the representatives of business and civil society and the cantons and communes, to actively participate in the preparations. Use the Rio20.ch Web site to stay informed, discuss and share your views on the topics concerning the green economy and governance. We look forward to your contribution.