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.

Roter Schmetterling auf den weißen Blüten eines Obstbaumes

Latest on Species Protection

Carsten Schenider und sein armenischer Kollege Hambardzum Matevosyan
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 31.10.26

17th UN Biodiversity Conference wraps up: an honest assessment

A range of decisions was taken on many important issues at the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan. The outcomes include a response to the first global review of the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Artenreiche blühende Wiese mit Schmetterling
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 26.10.26

Private funding for global protection of our natural foundations of life

To mark the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 17), Germany has announced further support for global nature conservation and restoration.

Schöner Sommersonnenuntergang in der Stadt Vanadzor, Armenien
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 19.10.26

UN Biodiversity Conference

The World Nature Conference will focus on the question of what progress has been made since 2022 and how the goal of protecting at least 30 percent of land and marine areas by 2030 can still be achieved.

Gruppenfoto mit Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider
Press International | 02.09.26

Germany and India strengthen cooperation on environmental protection

Germany and India aim to promote more climate-resilient and sustainable development in the protection of wetlands. The two countries have also agreed to engage in closer technical cooperation on climate adaptation.

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