Tag: Protected areas
What does the agreement on the protection of the high seas bring? – Knowledge
After 20 years of negotiations, the world has a treaty to protect the high seas for the first time. Early Sunday morning German time, the negotiators in New York agreed…
Climate change fuels conflicts between humans and wildlife – Knowledge
From Benjamin von Brackel At first it was just a few blue sheep that descended the mountains of the Himalayas. Over time, however, residents in the Mustang district of Nepal…
Species extinction can still be stopped in time – knowledge
For many it sounds unrealistic: 30 percent of the earth should be placed under protection by the year 2030. Germany and the entire EU want to campaign for this 30…
World Conference on Nature in Montréal: Germany is not a good role model – knowledge
Interviewed by Tina Baier and Michael Bauchmüller The World Conference on Nature begins in Montréal, Canada, in just under six weeks. It is intended to mark a turning point towards…
Man may use nature, but not exploit it – knowledge
Man is a dangerous predator. As an omnivore, it not only hunts and fishes, but also devours vast amounts of plant food. It uses nature and other living things to…
Insects contaminated with pesticides in protected areas – knowledge
It was almost exactly four years ago that the small Entomological Association in Krefeld became famous overnight. At that time, the predominantly volunteer employees managed to scientifically prove what had…