Environmentalists sought stronger protections for biodiversity in Switzerland, but a nationwide vote showed over 63% rejected the proposal, highlighting economic concerns.
The initiative proposed to boost public funding for biodiversity, allowing farmers to set aside land, but it faced strong opposition due to projected costs and economic impact.
Opponents argued that the biodiversity initiative would severely limit sustainable energy and food production, effectively leading to increased costs for construction and reduced economic growth.
The Swiss federal government and many rural voters rejected the biodiversity initiative, arguing that current spending on biodiversity is already substantial, and additional funding is unwarranted.
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