UN World Lakes Day on August 27, 2026: GNF and Living Lakes Nominate India’s Sundarbans

27. August 2026

UN World Lake Day Award: GNF and Living Lakes are nominating the Indian Sundarbans to highlight the global importance of water bodies for the climate, biodiversity, and humanity. The world’s largest mangrove ecosystem: a UNESCO World Heritage Site that links...

Funding Biodiversity: What the German Food Industry Really Thinks About Biodiversity Credits

18. August 2026

Biodiversity loss is no longer a niche issue—for companies that rely on agricultural supply chains, it is increasingly becoming a tangible business risk. At the same time, pressure is mounting from policymakers, investors, and civil society to actively invest in the...

Conference: “50 Years of the Convention on Wetlands in Germany”

2. July 2026

Conference: “50 Years of the Convention on Wetlands in Germany” Conclusion: Wetlands are key to climate protection • 50 Years of the Convention on Wetlands: The commemorative conference honors the milestones of the world’s oldest global wetland conservation treaty in...

From workshop to change: “Fair Wear Works” shows how sustainable textile purchasing can succeed

29. April 2026

From workshop to change: “Fair Wear Works” shows how sustainable textile purchasing can succeed Bonn, 29.04.2026 – A T-shirt, whether sportswear or work wear, is rarely just a T-shirt. It stands for global textile supply chains, working conditions...

SPORT FAIRÄNDERT: Sustainable procurement in sport has a measurable impact

28. April 2026

SPORT FAIRÄNDERT: Sustainable procurement in sport has a measurable impact Structural change at the major event: around 11,000 volunteer T-shirts were converted to sustainable materials and certified production for the Leipzig 2025 Gymnastics Festival. Impact in...

From research to practice: EU conference on sustainable food systems

28. April 2026

The EU has set itself ambitious targets for agriculture and food: fewer pesticides, more organic farming, significantly lower emissions. But how can these goals be implemented effectively? Two EU research projects will provide answers at their joint final conference...