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

Weißspitzen-Hochseehai
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.

Fischschwarm im Korallenriff
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.

Tropischer Regenwald
Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 14.09.25

International Day for the Conservation of Tropical Forests 2025

Tropical forests are home to more than two-thirds of all known animal and plant species worldwide, produce a significant proportion of the world's oxygen, and store large amounts of carbon.

Press Marine Conservation | 13.06.25

International community sends signal for rules-based global marine action

With the adoption of the Nice Ocean Action Plan, the international community has committed to ambitious marine conservation and protection at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, which ends today.

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