Sustainable Development in Switzerland

In the revised Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999, Switzerland declares sustainable development as the guideline for the social, economic, and ecological future. To measure the success of sustainable policy a suitable monitoring instrument is necessary, as e.g. a set of representative indicators. In this publication 33 indicators are presented and evaluated. They come from the system of indicators of the United Commission on Sustainable Development. The pilot study is a first step towards an efficient and capable of development system of indicators. It will describe sustainable development in Switzerland and enable international comparisons.