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  • We are the "Ramsar CEPA Focal Point for Germany"02/28/2024

    We are the "Ramsar CEPA Focal Point for Germany"

    The Ramsar Convention is a global agreement aimed at the protection and sustainable use of wetlands. It also focuses on communication and education on the importance of wetlands.

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  • Endangered Wilderness in the Heart of Europe: The Szczecin Lagoon is "Threatened Lake of the Year 2024"02/02/2024

    Endangered Wilderness in the Heart of Europe: The Szczecin Lagoon is "Threatened Lake of the Year 2024"

    The Global Nature Fund and the Living Lakes Network nominate the Szczecin Lagoon on the border of Poland and Germany as "Threatened Lake of the Year 2024". Stunning wetland in the heart of Europe suffers from multiple pressures. The Szczecin Lagoon in the Oder delta is the first European wetland to receive the title.

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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)