How can we live in a sustainable way? There are three strategies for this. This first is sufficiency, which means «less». How much do we really need to have a good life? Does «less» really mean more in terms of happiness? Try this for yourself: 

• less disposable items – more reusable products
• less PET bottles – more water from the tap
• less printing – more fresh air
• less international – more national, regional and seasonal
• less chemicals – more traditional home remedies  
• less buying – more enjoying
• less throwing away – more donating
• less recycling – more upcycling
• less me – more we
• less buying – more giving
• less lighting – more romance
• less heating – more layers
• less being driven – more transporting yourself
• less flying – more train travel
• etc.
• We look forward to hearing your own ideas here. 

We have made a start – by committing to sustainable development as a team.

As part of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region, Entlebuch is easily accessible from Lucerne by public transport. Encircled by lakes and mountains, this is a paradise for family holidays. What makes the region so unique? This is a place where the locals uphold their traditions; at the same time, they are highly innovative – not for nothing is the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch a pioneer in sustainability as well as Switzerland’s biggest supplier of natural history excursions. For people of all ages, there is so much to experience.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals as defined by the UNO provide guiding principles for the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. The biosphere promotes the coexistence of humans and nature and seeks to maintain a balance between utilising and protecting.

As a biosphere reserve with recognised sustainability certification, we are classified as a Level III– leading destination within the Swisstainable sustainability programme. Our office has also been confirmed as Level lll – leading. The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is an international model region for sustainable development, networking and innovation.