Climate protection

After public consultations, Parliament has approved the Climate Strategy 2050. According to the 2050 climate target, Liechtenstein must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. This Climate Strategy 2050 outlines the reduction path for greenhouse gas emissions and builds on the foundations and measures already taken in the Energy Strategy 2030. It contains a collection of effective targets and measures for climate protection in the fields of Energy, Industrial Gases, Land Use and Forests, as well as the promotion of the circular economy. The implementation of the climate strategy, together with the Ministry of the Environment and the other Offices concerned, is a core task for the Office of Environment. qualitative framework.

Climate change is also having an impact on the environment, Economic Affairs Division and society in Liechtenstein. Measures to adapt to these effects are already necessary today and will become increasingly important in the future. The government took note of the national adaptation strategy on 27.3.2018. The strategy formulates goals and principles for adaptation and describes the cross-sectoral challenges and measures for adapting to climate change in Liechtenstein.

As adaptation to climate change is an overarching cross-cutting issue, the strategy was subject to broad consultation before being approved by the government.

Climate change adaptation strategy in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is obliged to draw up an annual greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol. It forms the basis for reviewing the reduction target. Since the 2006 submission year, the Office of Environment has been compiling the inventory exactly according to the specifications of the Climate Secretariat. The inventories are presented in tables according to a specified format (Common Reporting Format) (CRF tables). The inventory must be accompanied by an accompanying report (National Inventory Report NIR). Liechtenstein also prepared the first NIR in the submission year 2006.

In addition, the so-called Initial Report had to be prepared by December 31, 2006. The report and the complete climate gas inventory, which is an integral part of the report, form the basis for the definitive determination of each country's reduction commitments. The initial report is based on the climate gas inventory "Submission December 2006".

Submission

In accordance with the UN Secretariat's specifications, the inventory is presented in tables (CRF tables) in a specified format (Common Reporting Format). An accompanying report (National Inventory Report NIR) has also been prepared for the inventory.

In accordance with the resolutions of the Conference of the Parties, each state party is obliged to regularly prepare a climate report (National Communication) and submit it to the Secretariat of the Convention. It provides information on the status of national emissions of greenhouse gases, implemented and planned policies and measures as well as the measures taken to implement further commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. In Cancún during COP16, it was decided, among other things, to introduce biennial reports on national progress in reducing emissions for Annex I countries. This report is to contain data on emission reductions achieved, information on mitigation measures to achieve the reduction targets, information on emissions trends and information on support in the areas of financing, technology and capacity building for non-Annex I countries.

The CO2 emissions of newly registered passenger cars are collected annually by the Office of Statistics and summarized in a report.

CO2 emissions passenger cars

The energy label provides buyers of new cars with information about the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy efficiency of new cars on display. The declaration improves transparency when buying a car and gives customers the opportunity to compare different vehicles based on energy aspects.

Fact sheet on climate data in Liechtenstein: The Office of Environment, in collaboration with the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss, has summarized the historical climate data for Liechtenstein and presented it in a fact sheet.  The brochure provides information on the current status of selected climate indicators as well as possible future developments for the period up to 2060.

Facts and figures on Climate in Liechtenstein

Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of our time, and Liechtenstein is already directly affected by it, as it is leading to a significant increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall.

Liechtenstein has a fundamental interest in limiting the negative consequences of climate change and preventing damage and negative effects of global warming on productivity and health as far as possible. The aim must be to create a future in which people align their needs with the available resources and thus live in harmony with the environment, thereby initiating sustainable development in the country, which certainly offers opportunities for our innovative business location.

By signing the Paris Climate Agreement, Liechtenstein has committed to working with the 189 other countries to bring about global decarbonization in order to prevent further local and global damage to property, life and limb.

This Climate Vision 2050 is a first step towards achieving these goals.

Climate Vision 2050

EUSALP: Policy Brief 2021

The aim of this policy brief is to provide an overview of all these policy recommendations and an outlook on what to expect over the next two years

The Alpine region is a unique living and economic space that faces major challenges, but also has enormous potential. The Macro-regional Strategy for the Alpine Region EUSALP was launched in 2015 and provides the framework for better cross-border cooperation between the Alpine countries. In EUSALP common objectives and measures were identified and implemented.

Together, the nine action groups began their work in 2016. Since then, Working Group 8 (WG 8) has been contributing to improving risk management and better coping with climate change, including the prevention of major natural hazards in the Alpine region.

In the period from 2016 to 2020, all nine action groups of EUSALP have developed policy recommendations aimed at various political levels from the local to the European level.

Policy Brief 2021

The Policy Brief helps to make the results and outcomes of EUSALP better known and to start a dialog with relevant policy makers and the general public. It is available in five different languages (DE, EN, IT, FR, SL)

Clean Fleet promotes companies that make their passenger vehicles low-emission. Clean Fleet participants make an effective contribution to climate protection and to achieving Switzerland's climate targets