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
03/14/2025Project updateOff to new shores – our project in the Zambezi Delta
03/14/2025Project updateOff to new shores – our project in the Zambezi Delta
Since early 2024, FZS has been active in the Marromeu Conservation Area in Mozambique for the first time. Elsabe van der Westhuizen, who has coordinated FZS projects in Zambia and Zimbabwe together with her husband Hugo for over 25 years, reports on her experiences as the midwife of a new … Read more
02/27/2025NewsAdvanced Satellite Monitoring to Combat Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon
02/27/2025NewsAdvanced Satellite Monitoring to Combat Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon
The Colombian Attorney General’s Office and FZS Colombia have launched an AI-powered satellite monitoring tool to combat deforestation in the Amazon. This system detects illegal activities, enabling faster responses. Focused on key regions like Chiribiquete and La Macarena, it enhances conservation efforts and supports policy-making to protect vital ecosystems.
02/24/2025NewsNature conservation in times of war
02/24/2025NewsNature conservation in times of war
Why nature conservation in Ukraine is not hopeless, but the basis for a peaceful future.
02/11/2025NewsMore From Delima Village: Vanilla Agroforestry Gains Momentum
02/11/2025NewsMore From Delima Village: Vanilla Agroforestry Gains Momentum
In Delima Village, Jambi, a farmer’s group transforms livelihoods and landscapes by embracing vanilla farming. Supported by the FZS agroforestry program, they’ve replaced monoculture oil palms with vanilla now. Beyond income, their efforts restore biodiversity, empower their community, and sustain the Bukit Tiga Puluh ecosystem.
02/07/2025NewsWe want to double our nature conservation impact
02/07/2025NewsWe want to double our nature conservation impact
With its strategic focus, FZS aims to achieve twice as much by 2030 as it does already. The first steps have already been taken.
02/04/2025NewsNew stepping stones for wildlife in the Wolf Mountains
02/04/2025NewsNew stepping stones for wildlife in the Wolf Mountains
In the polish part of the Wolf Mountains, three new nature reserves are now under strict protection. All new areas have just been established in the Carpathians with its old-growth beech forests, protecting unique ecosystems with rare species. Although the new reserves are small, they stand for a change in … Read more
12/20/2024NewsCritical Support for Ukraine’s Protected Areas: How We Overcome the Challenges in Times of War
12/20/2024NewsCritical Support for Ukraine’s Protected Areas: How We Overcome the Challenges in Times of War
Since the beginning of the war, FZS and its partners have been providing emergency support in Ukraine. The challenges have changed, but the situation in the country remains critical. The conflict has had devastating consequences for Ukraine’s society, economy, and nature.
12/13/2024NewsIn Memory of David Bonderman
12/13/2024NewsIn Memory of David Bonderman
David Bonderman (1942–2024), a visionary philanthropist and dedicated conservationist, has left an indelible mark on the world of wildlife conservation. As a significant supporter of the Frankfurt Zoological Society, his contributions have been instrumental in advancing conservation efforts globally.
11/29/2024NewsHarvesting Change: The Women Revitalizing Delima Village Through Coffee
11/29/2024NewsHarvesting Change: The Women Revitalizing Delima Village Through Coffee
In Delima Village, Jambi, a women’s group transforms livelihoods and landscapes by embracing coffee farming. Supported by the FZS agroforestry program, they’ve replaced monoculture oil palms with coffee, mahogany, and native trees. Beyond income, their efforts restore biodiversity, empower their community, and sustain the Bukit Tiga Puluh ecosystem.
11/19/2024Carpathian National Parks Receive 15 Vehicles from German Partners
11/19/2024Carpathian National Parks Receive 15 Vehicles from German Partners
The Frankfurt Zoological Society, with funds provided by the Ministry of Environment of Germany through the International Climate Initiative (IKI), has purchased 5 off-road pick-up cars and 10 off-road motorcycles for four Ukrainian national parks. The additional vehicles will help strengthen the capacity of the national parks to fulfill their … Read more
11/15/2024NewsIn Memory of Professor Dr. Manfred Niekisch (1951 – 2024)
11/15/2024NewsIn Memory of Professor Dr. Manfred Niekisch (1951 – 2024)
The Frankfurt Zoological Society mourns the loss of its Vice President Professor Dr. Manfred Niekisch.