Dear GNF-Supporters,

Today we have some sad news: Prof. Dr. Harald Kächele, long-standing Chairman of Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), passed away in February of this year. Harald Kächele played an active and formative role not only at DUH, but also at the Global Nature Fund (GNF). Many of his suggestions have helped the GNF move forward and make it more sustainable.

Harald Kächele had the gift of combining serious matters with humor: He made people laugh and think. His speeches and lectures, serious but nevertheless entertaining and humorous, were something very special and will remain a vivid memory. Harald Kächele's legacy remains with the DUH and the GNF - and all the people he inspired.

We will continue to carry this enthusiasm and memory with us in our work. We are pleased that we as GNF can also reach many people with our projects, for example with lake protection in Rwanda. You can learn more about this in today's news.

Enjoy the read,

PS: Our project work would not be possible without your support. Please help us with your donation so that we can inspire even more people worldwide to protect biodiversity. Thank you.

Strengthening local communities - reducing CO₂ emissions together

Project manager Alena Hayer takes us on a trip to Rwanda. We visit Lake Kivu, where GNF and its partner organization Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) are working together to protect the lake and its biodiversity. The focus is on the local people.  Read more...

Threatened Lake of the Year 2024: the Szczecin Lagoon

The Szczecin Lagoon is a breathtaking wetland in the heart of Europe. However, it has been under threat for decades due to considerable pollution. Climate change is putting the lagoon under additional pressure. With the title "Threatened Lake of the Year 2024", the GNF and the Living Lakes Network want to draw attention to the endangered state of this unique ecosystem. Read more ...

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Events & more

Webinar: Political mechanisms for organic farming

April 24, 2024, 10:30-12 am, online: The EU Horizon project VISIONARY is organizing a series of webinars on sustainable food systems. In the first webinar, VISIONARY researchers will present their key findings and show how policy can effectively address barriers in organic farming. Learn more...

Issue April 2024

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