Intergovernmental Conference of the Mountain Cantons
In the Intergovernmental Conference of the Mountain Cantons (RKGK), the governments of the cantons Uri (UR), Obwalden (OW), Nidwalden (NW), Glarus (GL), Graubünden (GR), Ticino (TI) and Wallis (VS) have come together Representation in mountain-specific questions united. The conference was founded in 1981. It is the largest regional conference in the entire area of Switzerland in accordance with the country's share. This contrasts with a small population of just 13% of the Swiss population.
purpose
After initially limiting the purpose of the conference to the coordination of questions relating to the use of hydropower, the RKGK's areas of work were expanded. According to the statutes, the RKGK aims today:
- the coordination and joint representation of rural and mountain-specific concerns and interests vis-à-vis the federal government, the cantons, the associations and the public;
- an effective demonstration of the benefits of rural and mountain areas for the cohesion of the whole country;
- efficient cooperation between the cantonal administrations by means of mutual information about upcoming challenges for the rural area and the mountain area as well as by developing joint solutions.
Legal form and organization
The RKGK is organized as an association. The Presidium changes between the cantons.
The conference is organized as follows:
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The statutes of the RKGK (PDF)