Switzerland

Switzerland has been heavily involved in drawing of the New Global Agenda for Sustainable Development, considering this agenda as a point of reference for sustainable development until 2030. Consequently, Switzerland is no exception in taking action to implement the 2030 Agenda in all its thematic areas in both domestic and foreign policy. In addressing the issue of sustainable urban development, this report thus provides an opportunity to look specifically at Swiss implementation of the SDGs – and respective targets – that relate to sustainable development in urban areas.

The following section will provide an overview of all urban policy focus areas covered in this report, referring specifically to the corresponding targets of SDG 11 (‘Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’). This analysis of Swiss urban policy in relation to the 2030 Agenda will include a summary of the current situation and will identify the most important challenges as well as actions that need to be taken. It will also take account of urban policy issues that are of relevance to Switzerland beyond SDG 11.