Transboundary hydropower projects: allocation of competence and cooperation between the federation and its federating units in Switzerland

(i) The Swiss Constitution places cantons (federating units) in charge of managing all water uses. At the same time, it gives the federation decision-making authority over transboundary water uses, including for hydropower purposes. (ii) It further mandates the Federation to consult and consider the...

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Autor Principal: Chukwuebuka Edum
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Climate
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Acceso en liña:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fclim.2023.1271949/full