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Topics and projects

Overview of all topics on which NABU is working internationally.
Grauer Kronenkranich
Grauer Kronenkranich© Foto: © David Kariuki

Our planet is big, colourful and, above all: diverse. It is estimated that there are several million species of plants, animals, fungi, algae and single-celled organisms here on Earth. Protecting this treasure trove of biodiversity is imperative. It is the foundation of life, just as is a healthy climate.

Therefore, NABU’s body of work is also diverse, and spans across various nature conservation and environmental topics. These focus areas are interdependent. For example, a rich biodiversity depends on healthy ecosystems, and vice versa.

Bird in Kafa Biosphere Reserve.© Foto: m.putze@gmx.net

This page aims to give you an overview of the most urgent contemporary nature conservation and environmental matters that NABU is involved with around the globe, such as: protecting and restoring ecosystems, preserving species and biodiversity, building sustainable and climate-friendly economic and work structures, strengthening civil society to support nature conservation and taking action on climate protection as well as mitigating climate change.

Clicking on a topic below will take you to the projects and initiatives. Together with our partners, we are running these projects in Europe, Asia and Africa.

Sundew in a peatland in Latvia.

Scaling Up Peatland Restoration in the EU

LIFE SUPER EU

Peatlands are powerful carbon reservoirs. With a new project co-financed by the EU LIFE programme, NABU and its partners are setting out to transform and dramatically expand European peatland restoration, making a major contribution to the EU's climate goals.

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Baglafechtweber im Kafa-Biosphärenreservat

Wild coffee and home to around 30 species

The Kafa Biosphere Reserve in Ethiopia

The Kafa Biosphere Reserve in southwestern Ethiopia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Here, NABU protects precious rainforest and a unique natural treasure.

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Blick auf das Reha-Zentrum für Schneeleoparden, umgeben vom Hochgebirge Kirgististans.

Rescue, recovery and education

NABU rehabilitation centre in Kyrgyzstan

In the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan, NABU runs a unique rehab centre for snow leopards and other wildlife. Injured animals are treated and prepared for release here. The centre also provides environmental education for local communities.

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Salt Côte D-Ivoire Azagny

Women as role models for nature conservation

AfricElle

Women play a decisive role in the fight against the climate crisis. The project AfricElle helps over 20,000 women throughout six African countries to conduct nature- and climate-friendly farming operations, and strengthens their efforts on behalf of nature.

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drei Menschen schauen in ein Hochbeet

Vision and mission

Who we are

NABU inspires people in Germany and worldwide to get involved with nature. We want future generations to enjoy a world worth living in – one that offers a great variety of habitats and species as well as good air, clean water, healthy soil and as large a reserve of natural resources as possible.

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