스위스의 환경보전법과 환경정책에 대한 소고

In Switzerland, there is an Environmental Protection Act(EPA) that is the cornerstone of the environmental law. The Act regulates the overall environmental laws such as water quality, soil, waste and chemicals. In addition to this Act, certain areas are regulated directly by other laws, such as the Water Resources Conservation Act and the Chemical Substances Act. However, most of the details are set out in subregulation of the Environmental Protection Act. As such, the Swiss Environmental Protection Act applies to the environmental sector as a whole, and the penalty clause is also strict. The government is thoroughly punishing crimes committed not only by intention but also by negligence. The Swiss Environmental Protection Act also details the basic principles of environmental law. They include the principle of preventing in advance, Polluter pays principle, and the principle of controlling the source of pollution. The environmental laws of Switzerland are worth referring to in our country. Switzerland has a strict global ban on harmful substances. Since 2000, the storage of flammable waste has been prohibited altogether. As a result, the waste recycling industry has developed rapidly in Switzerland. It also served as an opportunity for waste energy technology to develop, such as heat recovery and recycling waste. Meanwhile, today's environmental problems are expanding into international levels. In order to prevent and efficiently cope with environmental pollution, a mutual cooperation system between countries shall be established. Switzerland is not a member of the European Union but works closely with the European Union on environmental issues. It also maintains its own environmental policy while maintaining the European Union's environmental policy stance. In order for us to establish a higher relationship with the European Union in the future, we should be well aware of Switzerland's environmental laws and environmental policies.