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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Latest on Nature and Biological Diversity

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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.

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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.

Carsten Schneider umringt von Medienvertretern.
Press Climate | 22.11.25

Great progress on implementation, but not enough progress in negotiations

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém closed with decisions taken on issues including global adaptation to climate change and cooperation for socially just climate action.

Carsten Schneider, Brasiliens Präsident Lula de Silva und seine Umweltministerin Marina Silva
Press International | 21.11.25

One billion euros to innovative rainforest conservation fund

Germany will provide a total of one billion euros over the next ten years for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility initiated by Brazil. This was announced at the COP30 World Climate Conference in Brazil.

Bundesentwicklungsministerin Reem Alabali Radovan und Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider bei der Bundespressekonferenz am 05.11.2025
Press International | 05.11.25

Germany at the 30th UN Climate Conference in Brazil

The World Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, begins with a meeting of heads of state and government. Items on the agenda include the consistent implementation of the global energy transition and climate financing.

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Press International | 16.10.25

Schneider attends G20 environment ministers' meeting in South Africa

Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider will participate in the G20 climate and environment ministerial meeting in Cape Town. Priority topics are climate action, biodiversity conservation and marine protection.

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