Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE, Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications UVEK, Switzerland

Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE, in the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications UVEK, Switzerland is a federal authority responsible for spatial development, mobility policy, and sustainable development. It plays a crucial role in implementing the country’s 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy, focusing on creating energy-efficient and socially inclusive transport systems. It also oversees the Alpine Convention, an international treaty aimed at protecting the Alpine region.