Since 2009, the Federal Government and the German Länder (states) have conducted joint monitoring of high nature value (HNV) farmland. The... more

The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is the German Federal Government’s central authority for national and international... more

Responsible handling of personal data is important to the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). We want you to know what data we... more

Intact peatlands are highly specialised ecosystems that perform a wide range of important functions. Despite this fact, vast areas of... more

Each country that participates in the MAB Programme establishes a committee to serve as the connecting link between the national and... more

Sabine Riewenherm has been President of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) since 1 September 2021. more

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UNESCO Biosphere Reserves are model regions that link sustainable development and nature conservation. The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere... more

As a state party to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, Germany has committed to conserving natural and cultural heritage assets of... more