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

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.

India Gate
Press International | 30.08.26

Germany strengthens partnership with India on environmental protection

The main object of the visit is the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum under the theme "Together For More Resilience". Minister Schneider will open the Forum with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi.

Press International | 29.06.26

BMUKN and INTERPOL step up cooperation to combat environmental crime

BMUKN and INTERPOL are expanding their cooperation to combat environmental crime and are providing 1.5 million euros for the “GAIA” project, which has already launched more than 500 investigations.

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Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 24.06.26

Germany supports private sector commitment to biodiversity conservation

The global Cali Fund, established in 2016 in Cali as part of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), aims to co-finance the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity worldwide from private funds.

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