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Obituary: Prof. Dr. Manfred Niekisch

Our long-time companion and supporter Professor Manfred Niekisch has passed away. Manfred Niekisch was a member of the Board of the Global Nature Fund for many years. It is difficult for us to realise that we will no longer have his wise assessments and far-sighted advice.

 
 

News

  • Living Lakes Network calls on COP29 to integrate wetlands as a strategic climate solution11/08/2024

    Living Lakes Network calls on COP29 to integrate wetlands as a strategic climate solution

    ·           The international network urges on Parties to implement national policies that halt the degradation of lakes and wetlands and promote their conservation and restoration to mitigate climate change.
    ·           The climate crisis can only be tackled hand in hand with the fight against biodiversity loss.

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Events

 

NRW.BANK.seminar: Biodiversity in the company

Know legal requirements (CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR) & implement measures

November 11 2024, 9.00 - 13.00 o'clock

 

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European Conference "Biodiversity in Food Supply Chains"

"A look into the future: opportunities and challenges of textile-to-textile recycling"

November 12 to 13, 2024

 

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Global Nature Fund against extremism 

Our democracy is in danger

Uncertainties and threats around us are growing and the political climate in Germany and Europe has changed dramatically. In particular, the current developments in Germany over the past few weeks are very frightening. 

 

GNF is taking a stand

The Global Nature Fund (GNF) stands for democracy, freedom of opinion and fundamental human rights for all people and is committed to a liberal, cosmopolitan society. We categorically reject any form of extremist ideology as a pretext for hatred, exclusion, intolerance, racism, misanthropy or violence. In Germany and Europe, right-wing extremist groups are increasingly and deliberately stirring up fears - fear of foreigners, change or poverty - and inciting people and social groups against each other. We must take action against this and oppose this attack on democracy and basic social values with determination and solidarity. The primary goal of GNF - the protection of the environment and nature, sustainable development and the preservation of the basis of human life - also requires clear political demands and positions. The current complex crises, such as wars, climate and environmental problems and other natural disasters, can only be solved in a liberal and democratic social environment.

 

Act now

Fundamental values of our society are also under threat in Germany. Various local, state and European elections are due in 2024. This must be a call or all of us now. All people striving for peace, democracy, justice, tolerance, self-determination and human rights must act now and use all democratic instruments. Against racism, anti-Semitism and any other form of group-based misanthropy! For us, and future generations. (GNF, 02.02.2024)