Ministry for Home Affairs, Education and Environment

Environment

In the environment field the ministry is dedicated in particular to the sensitive utilisation of natural resources as well as the preservation and improvement of habitats and biodiversity. The need to preserve our environment as the basis of the livelihoods of future generations makes environment protection one of the state's key responsibilities. In addition to classic national environment protection, however, regional and international treaties also are becoming increasingly important. This is because environmental effects do not stop at national boundaries, meaning that cross-border approaches and solutions are needed.