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Minimizing Risks for the Environment

First Announcement on Conference on Marine Ammunition Removal / November 16th to 18th, 2010

NABU, GSM and GRD are proud to announce the International Conference on Minimizing Risks for the Environment in Marine Ammunition Removal in the Baltic and North Sea (MIREMAR). The conference will be held from 16th to 18th November 2010 in Neumünster, Germany. This is the first announcement. Mehr

Hope for Sumatran Tiger and Co

"Harapan Rainforest" pilot project is protecting climate and species

The German Ministry of Environment (BMU) is supporting the conservation of Harapan Rainforest, a 1,000 square kilometer area on the Indonesian island of Sumatra with a unique wildlife. NABU as the German Partner of BirdLife Internationall, the world’s largest network of conservation organisations participating, supports Harapan Rainforest through fundraising, technical advice and promoting. Mehr

Ruff, whimbrel and avocet on the decrease

New report on the status of birds in the German Wadden Sea

NABU, in alliance with its BirdLife partners VBN (The Netherlands) and DOF (Denmark) is strengthening its engagement in the Wadden Sea. The new report contains an analysis of the conservation and ecological status of the area, describes threats for birds, and identifies gaps in knowledge and topics for future action. Within the last 20 years, 19 out of 33 migratory bird species have decreased in number. Mehr

Make people aware of their rights

NABU study about Green Biotechnology and nature conservation

This study focuses on various fields of conflict between Green Gene Technology and interests of nature conservation. Where deemed appropriate, it also presents problems that exist in neighbouring, yet interlinked fields of law, e.g. food law. The study pursues two goals: It wants to identify and to describe the main fields of conflict for persons affected and addresses the expert audience. Mehr

Conservation without borders

Sustainable development

Nature knows no borders. Birds migrate across continents, mammals cross national frontiers in search of new habitats and local environmental pollution has global effects. That’s why NABU, one of the biggest environmental organisations in Germany, has been active on the international stage for many years.

NABU integrates both ecological and social factors in its work. It campaigns to protect species and habitats, develops sustainable tourism and environmental education, and supports local organisations. NABU attaches great importance to combating poverty and promoting sustainable development in order to protect our precious natural resources. NABU was one of the first organisations working on projects in countries of the former Soviet Union. Today, the geographical focus of our projects is set on Africa, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

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