Species Protection

Species Protection

Currently, more than 41,000 species are threatened with extinction worldwide.
Learn about the measures we can take to stop the loss of species and preserve the diversity of plants and animals and their habitats.

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Latest on Species Protection

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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.

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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.

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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.

Steffi Lemke nimmt Stellungnahme des Sachverständigenrates für Umweltfragen zur Wiederherstellung der Natur entgegen
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 19.04.24

Minister Lemke: "Healthy nature is crucial for our foundations of life"

The German Advisory Council on the Environment presented Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke with its statement entitled "Renaturation: strengthening biodiversity and making land management sustainable".

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