Protecting biodiversity in supply chains

We preserve biodiversity in South America. To this end, we design biodiversity-friendly supply chains. We inform food retailers about the cultivation of raw materials for their products. One million species are threatened with extinction (IPBES, 2019). Ecosystems are...

Inspire Europeans to protect biodiversity

Despite the public debate on climate change and the environment, few people are aware of biodiversity and its value for the environment. This is the result of recent studies. However, species protection is fundamentally important for both climate and environmental...

Welverdiend – vegetable gardens against hunger

We are fighting against hunger. In South Africa, we work with local teams to plant vegetable gardens in kindergartens and schools. In this way, we improve food security and promote sustainable development. The Greater Welverdiend community in South Africa consists of...

Flashlight study on lakes and climate change

Flashlights cast a spotlight on a particular subject – as does the “Flashlight study on lakes and climate change”. It presents available research findings on the effects of climate change on freshwaters and wetlands in Germany and draws attention to...

Reforestation and sustainable agriculture at Lake Chapala

Lake Chapala – repeatedly named Threatened Lake of the Year. 11 million people who live in the lake’s catchment area draw water from it, as it is used as Mexico’s drinking water reservoir. In addition, climate change, wastewater and agricultural...