08/26/2025NewsEnvironmental protection starts small
08/26/2025NewsEnvironmental protection starts small
Through grassroots microfinance groups known as Community Conservation Banks, FZS supports the financial independence of people living near protected areas—while ensuring that this development is ecologically sustainable.
08/19/2025NewsWater and fire
08/19/2025NewsWater and fire
In Polissia, Europe’s Amazon, fires are burning in some places – why rewetting is necessary even in a large wetland.
07/30/2025NewsGlobal Biodiversity Alliance Launched in Guyana – A Strategic Milestone for Biodiversity
07/30/2025NewsGlobal Biodiversity Alliance Launched in Guyana – A Strategic Milestone for Biodiversity
FZS Executive Director Dr. Christof Schenck calls for global momentum to keep biodiversity at the center of international decision-making.
07/23/2025Project updateBuilding for the Future: NLCP Establishes New Operational Base at Mano
07/23/2025Project updateBuilding for the Future: NLCP Establishes New Operational Base at Mano
As the North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP) nears its 40th anniversary in 2026, it reflects decades of growth, resilience, and impact. From three ranger houses at the start of the DNPW–FZS partnership, it now employs over 300 Scouts to protect one of Zambia’s key conservation landscapes, with infrastructure evolving alongside … Read more
07/22/2025Project updateVoices of Change: Youth Driving Education and Girls’ Health in Zambia
07/22/2025Project updateVoices of Change: Youth Driving Education and Girls’ Health in Zambia
When education is interrupted, communities lose future leaders—and conservation loses future stewards. In Zambia’s North Luangwa landscape, a new FZS initiative is changing that dynamic by keeping girls in school and challenging the social barriers that hold them back.
07/16/2025Project updateDocumentary Chronicles Landmark Lion Reintroduction in Zambia’s Nsumbu National Park
07/16/2025Project updateDocumentary Chronicles Landmark Lion Reintroduction in Zambia’s Nsumbu National Park
What does it take to recover an ecosystem? Can the return of a species revive cultural identity and build pride in a landscape? “Abashimba – Return of Lions to Nsumbu” celebrates conservation collaboration, and offers an intimate look at the science, partnerships, and people behind this ecosystem’s revival.
07/10/2025Project updateBeyond the Numbers: Measuring Conservation Impact in Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta
07/10/2025Project updateBeyond the Numbers: Measuring Conservation Impact in Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta
Discover how FZS is redefining conservation impact in Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta with a new evidence-based framework that links actions to outcomes, supports local communities, and guides smarter decision-making.
06/18/2025Project updateThe people protecting Putumayo’s biodiversity
06/18/2025Project updateThe people protecting Putumayo’s biodiversity
Putumayo is rich in biodiversity, which needs protection against a number of threats. Local communities play a crucial role in safeguarding their ecosystems through conservation efforts that also support their livelihoods.
06/04/2025Press releasePrzewalski’s Horses Released into the Steppe in Kazakhstan
06/04/2025Press releasePrzewalski’s Horses Released into the Steppe in Kazakhstan
Six wild Przewalski’s horses released in Kazakhstan’s steppe, which marks a major milestone in species recovery and steppe ecosystem restoration.
04/25/2025Project updateHope for Kulan: Learning and Moving Forward
04/25/2025Project updateHope for Kulan: Learning and Moving Forward
In 2024, we completed one of the longest overland wildlife translocations in history, moving 24 Kulans to rewild the Torgai steppe. This major milestone brought hard lessons, including unexpected losses, but by openly confronting the challenges and swiftly adapting our strategies, we are strengthening our efforts to secure a resilient … Read more
04/24/2025Press releaseFrankfurt Conservation Award 2025 (Bruno H. Schubert-Preis) goes to FZS Project Leader Ha Thang Long from Vietnam
04/24/2025Press releaseFrankfurt Conservation Award 2025 (Bruno H. Schubert-Preis) goes to FZS Project Leader Ha Thang Long from Vietnam
Frankfurt, April 24, 2025 — In its 42nd year, the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation is awarding one of Germany’s most prestigious environmental prizes—the Frankfurt Conservation Award (Bruno H. Schubert Preis)—this evening in Frankfurt. The award in the category of “Applied Conservation” goes to Ha Thang Long, PhD, who leads the … Read more
04/11/2025NewsKeystone protected areas are vitally important for nature conservation and socioeconomic opportunity in Africa
04/11/2025NewsKeystone protected areas are vitally important for nature conservation and socioeconomic opportunity in Africa
Keystone protected areas are vitally important for nature conservation and socioeconomic opportunity in Africa 04/11/2025, FZS Natural ecosystems provide immense value for biodiversity, communities, and climate mitigation. Recognizing this, all African nations signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in December 2022, which calls for the conservation of 30% of land … Read more