Nature and Biological Diversity

Nature and Biological Diversity

Biological diversity (biodiversity) comprises diversity of species and habitats as well as the genetic diversity within the individual species of fauna and flora. In this area, you will find interesting facts, worth seeings and current news about global protection of nature and biological diversity.
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  • about Alpine Nature 2030

    How to create an ecological network in Europe

  • about Committed to Biodiversity

    Instruments and "best practices" showing solutions to protect biological diversity

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    about Wadden Sea World Heritage

    German Presidency of the Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation

Latest on Nature and Biological Diversity

Nahaufnahme der Hände zeigt Mikroplastikabfälle, die mit dem Küstensand kontaminiert sind.
Press Europe | 17.12.24

EU Environment Council: microplastic releases into the environment to be re

The EU member states want to prevent and reduce the unintentional release of plastic pellets into the environment in future. To this end, they have adopted their joint position on the EU Commission's proposal.

Ein Mann pflanzt einen Mangroven-Setzling.
Press International | 20.11.24

International projects on biodiversity and climate action

The IKI ideas competition 2024 has started. We are looking for ambitious and innovative project ideas worldwide to combat the climate crisis and protect biodiversity in developing and emerging countries.

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Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 02.11.24

CBD COP16 adopts key decisions for nature conservation

The 16th World Conference on Nature in Cali has come to an end after long negotiations. The international community has thus taken another important step towards the protection and restoration of nature.

Gruppenfoto mit Steffi Lemke
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 28.10.24

UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali: concrete steps to protect nature

UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali under the motto "Peace with Nature" brings together delegates from around the world to take concrete steps towards implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Junger Orang-Utan sitzt im Regenwald auf einem Baum
Press International | 17.10.24

Germany steps up its global efforts for nature

In 2023, the German government provided 1.36 billion euros for the conservation of species and ecosystems in developing and emerging economies. This is an increase of more than 450 million euros compared with 2022.

Schichten des tropischen Regenwaldes
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 25.06.24

Oslo Tropical Forest Forum

At the Oslo Tropical Forest Forum, the importance of international cooperation to accelerate the restoration of nature and the protection of forests was emphasized. Germany is supporting the efforts with 19 million euros.

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