Bundesamt für Naturschutz

Beech Forest Panorama - Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen
kentauros – stock.adobe.com
Red squirrel with fluffy tail sitting on a tree stump covered with colourful leaves and feeding on seeds. Sunny autumn day in a deep forest. Blurred yellow and brown background.
Lioneska - stock.adobe.com
Autumn forest with red and brown coloured leaves on the ground
Friedberg - stock.adobe.com
Red fox in green grass in autumn
ondrejprosicky - stock.adobe.com
Autumn leaves with water drops
Nico - stock.adobe.com
Grey seal
Carola Vahldiek – stock.adobe.com
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News

Genetically Modified Microorganisms in Nature and the Environment: BfN Analyzes New EU Regulations

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04.11.2026
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Bonn
The BfN has published its very first background paper on genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs). The publication provides a technical analysis of the European Commission’s... more

Earth Observation in Africa: New training module published

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12.05.2026
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Bonn
Satellite images are a vital source of information for nature conservation. They facilitate the mapping of ecosystems, show land use...

Wetlands in a changing climate: special issue published

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26.02.2026
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Bonn
Riverine and coastal wetlands offer vital nature-based solutions to help us tackle climate change – yet are also severely threatened by...

Regional youth workshop on IPBES on Vilm

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24.11.2025
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Vilm
Invited by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, 25 young people from Europe and Central Asia met on the island of Vilm from November...

Global Biodiversity Loss – Recommendations for Nature-friendly Consumption

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03.11.2025
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Bonn
The high consumption of raw materials by the European Union (EU) is responsible for the loss of biodiversity across the globe, especially...

Youth Dialogue Platform "Biodiversity for Future" 2025

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14.10.2025
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Insel Vilm
The twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change are of great concern to young people. To provide them with a space for exchange,...

New enforcement guidance on the breeding of protected reptiles and amphibians

News
02.09.2025
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Bonn
The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) has published a new guidance for national and international authorities to assist in the...

New BfN study: Severe decline in golden geckos due to harvest

News
22.04.2025
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Bonn
A new study commissioned by the BfN found that the wild population of golden geckos (Gekko badenii) likely decreased by 40-60 % due to...

Strengthening national wetland inventory efforts in Europe

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06.12.2024
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Bonn
National wetland inventories were the focus of a workshop that brought together around 70 experts from all over Europe on 25 and 26...

Towards a pan-Alpine perspective on nature restoration

News
05.12.2024
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Bonn
The eight states sharing the Alps are confronted with the need to put the Alpine nature on the pathway of recovery. The recent...

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