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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Blick über die Felder eines Bio-Bauernhofs im Norden Ghanas
Report Sustainability | 05.05.26

BMUKN Awards 500,000 Euro for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

Through the United Nations General Fund for Raw Materials, the Federal Ministry for the Environment supports forms of agriculture that are particularly environmentally and ecologically sound.

Gruppenbild mit brasilianischen Ministern und Reem Alabali-Radovan
Press International | 20.04.26

Germany and Brazil deepen successful cooperation on climate action

Brazil and Germany signed further cooperation agreements on circular economy and fighting environmental crime in order to expand their existing climate dialogue.

Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 17.04.26

Programme spearheads turnaround for peatland management in Germany

Carsten Schneider has unveiled a new funding program designed to facilitate the rewetting of 90,000 hectares of land over the next few years. Agriculture and forestry will continue to be practiced on this land.

Carsten Schneider und Gavin Newsom beim Händedruck
Press International | 13.02.26

MSC: Carsten Schneider and Gavin Newsom strengthen climate cooperation

The collaboration focuses on clean energy and the circular economy. It aims to reduce climate risks, drive innovation, and make the economy and society more resilient to crises.

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Press Species Protection | 05.12.25

Progress in international species conservation

CITES strengthens the protection of numerous endangered animal and plant species in Uzbekistan—an important success, especially for sharks and rays.

Press Marine Conservation | 03.12.25

Germany joins the United Nations BBNJ Agreement

The German cabinet has approved two draft laws that will enable Germany to accede to the UN Convention on the Protection of the High Seas and implement it.

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