Uploaded on 2020-04-26 by Remo Daguati

1: At the end of 2012, the population of Switzerland accounted for 8.04 million with a density of 194.6 persons per km2. The energy reference area in Switzerland has been increasing steadily since 1990 and accounted for over 712 million m2 in 2012. Switzerland’s economy is largely dependent on the tertiary sector, which contributes over 73% to the gross value added. The Swiss economy strongly depends on foreign trade. 2: By ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, Switzerland committed to quantified emission reductions for the first commitment period, with a national GHG emission target set at 8% below the emissions of 1990. Switzerland is continuing its emission reduction efforts under the Kyoto Protocol with a new target set at 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. 3: Switzerland verified every year whether it is on track to meet its emission reduction target of 8% below 1990 over the period 2008-2012. According to the current estimation, the objective of the Kyoto Protocol will be achieved. 4. We are only a very small country with little impact on global demand. Nevertheless, new technologies are implemented, companies invest into R&D, innovation remains in our country and is applied in housing, transportation and traffic solutions.