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All over the world biodiversity is at risk, and with it the quality of human life. For NABU the motto “nature conservation beyond borders“” means to cooperate with international partners – always enthusiastic, with expertise and together with the local population on site.

It also means not only to believe in a sustainable future, but to create it. With our headquarters in Germany and own branches in Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, we enable long-term conservation projects in our project regions.


Find out how NABU is active in Europe, Africa, Asia and Caucasus


Ecosystem restoration at the lower river Havel in Germany - Foto: NABU / Klemens Karkow

Europe

From Baltic peatlands to bird migration over Mediterranean islands, NABU is actively involved in many nature conservation and environmental projects on the continent – together with its BirdLife Partners and other European networks. Through its political lobbying and campaigns NABU has influenced many important decisions. more →

Examples of our involvement

  • Lobbying in Brussels, for a new agricultural policy
  • Ecosystem restoration: German River Havel and EU project LIFE Multi Peat
  • Protection of migratory birds


landscape in Ethiopia - photo: Bruno D'Amicis

Africa

Find out where and how NABU is active in Africa

Africa harbors diverse traditions, biodiversity, and national parks. But deforestation, degradation and climate change threaten its nature and people's livelihoods. Therefore, NABU is working to protect ecosystems and promote sustainable development in Africa. more →

Examples of our involvement

  • Nature conservation in the hands of women: Our project Africelle in six African countries 
  • Sustainable water, sustainable lives at Lake Tana Watershed 
  • Forest protection in Nigeria 

Tarsier in Indonesia - photo: Lara Shirin Bienkowski

Asia

NABU is active in Southeast Asia and Central Asia

Mountains, deserts, rainforests: Asia has an incredible range of ecosystems and species in need of conservation. In Central Asia, NABU has been active on the ground since the 1990s. In Southeast Asia, NABU and its partners focus on protecting and restoring rainforests in Sumatra and Sulawesi. more →

Examples of our involvement

Central Asia

  • Snow leopard conservation
  • Community-based conservation of the saiga antelope
  • Environmental education


South East Asia

  • Ecosystem restoration in Hutan Harapan - the "Forest of Hope", Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Mangrove conservation in the Bay of Tomini
  • Sustainable fisheries management in the heart of the Coral Triangle


Armenia landscape - photo: Adobe Stock/Eduardas

Caucasus

The variegated landscapes of the Caucasus make it one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. NABU has been active in the Caucasus since the 1990s, when we took action to save the Caucasian wisent from extinction. Today, our work is focused on environmental education, sustainable development and the protection of other endangered species. more →

Examples of our involvement

  • Protecting cultural heritage and precious habitats: Circassian orchards
  • World Heritage Site Western Caucasus
  • Environmental education
  • Sustainable tourism and organic agriculture


what we do in our focus regions

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Climate Change

Climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing challenges to humanity. Finally, people start to realize they are both sides of the same coin. NABU stands with science. We demand and support all efforts to reach a net-zero carbon economy globally. more →

Malachite Kingfisher in Ethiopia - photo: Bruno D/'Amicis
Biodiversity

Ecosystem functioning needs to be seen as a global task. Therefore, NABU is active in 36 biodiversity hotspots and beyond. As part of the BirdLife network, bird conservation has a long tradition for us. Its efforts contribute to biodiversity as a whole. more →

Snow leopard in NABU's outdoor enclosure and rehab centre in Ananyevo | photo: Christian Martischius & Sara Sun Hee Schuh
Species

Science tells us that, worldwide, 26,000 species go extinct every year. But mankind is far away from understanding which role and importance each of them holds in the ecosystem. The consequences of their extinction are non-predictable. more →

Make Peatlands wet again! - photo: Adobe Stock / Countrypixel
Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a complex of living organisms. NABU focuses on restoring ecosystems to their original state and important regulatory functions such as carbon sequestration. Ideally, by creating conditions in which the ecosystem can recover on its own. more →

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Regional Development

NABU promotes sustainable regional development worldwide. Our international projects always include income-generating activities, which comprehensively address all three dimensions of sustainability - balancing economy, ecology and social equality. more →

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Land Use

In Germany, agriculture has a vast influence on nature and our environmental resources: soil, water and air. The intensifying agriculture has led to higher stress on biodiversity and the environment. NABU is committed to ensure an eco-friendly agriculture. more →

Lake Tana Tisisat falls along the Blue Nile - photo: Bruno D'Amicis
Protected Areas

NABU supports the creation, establishment and effective management of protected areas as part of our international activities. A special emphasis lies on UNESCO biosphere reserves, however, not exclusively. more →

Ukrainian pupils at Synevyr nature reserve during an environmental education workshop held by NABU - photo: Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies (IERS)
Education

The preservation of habitats and biodiversity can only succeed if people are educated about its importance. Therefore, NABU engages in educational activities worldwide. Our goals are to inform, create acceptance, and sensitize for nature conservation matters. more →

Vivid exchange between our partners in Ethiopia on coffee forest conservation - photo: NABU / Svane Bender
Civil Society

Conservation needs lobbying. That's why at NABU we also take initiative to foster civil society and strengthen NGOs. We are part of a global alliance of conservation organisations. We collaborate closely alongside partners such as BirdLife International. more →

German premier league soccer club VfB Stuttgart supports NABU's engagement for environmental protection and sustainability | photo: VfB Stuttgart
Cooperations

We aim to shape production sustainably and environmentally-friendly while encouraging companies towards corporate responsibility. NABU is advising entrepreneurs how to improve production, processing and sales for no-harming practices and low carbon footprint. more →

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Treetop in a biosphere reserve in Ethiopia - photo: Bruno D'Amicis

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Overview of all topics on which NABU is working internationally

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The 2030 agenda of the UN

By active voluntary work on the ground, national and international projects and lobbying, NABU contributes to the achievement of the SDGs.

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Bergnebelwald in Boginda, Äthiopien - Foto: Bruno D/'Amicis

NABU's engagement in Ethiopia

Since 2006, NABU's engagement in Ethiopia promotes the conservation of ecosystems, capacity building and sustainable regional development.

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