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Launch of Frankfurt Conservation Center: A Bright Start for Nature Conservation
06/11/2026Launch of Frankfurt Conservation Center: A Bright Start for Nature Conservation
International Center for Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Officially Opens in Frankfurt
Rewilding an ecosystem: new generation of Przewalski’s horses released into the Kazakh steppe
06/08/2026Rewilding an ecosystem: new generation of Przewalski’s horses released into the Kazakh steppe
In late May 2026, five Przewalski’s horses – one stallion and four mares – from breeding facilities across Europe took their first steps into the wild on the vast plains of the Altyn Dala region in central Kazakhstan. This was a significant milestone for the international reintroduction initiative aimed at … Read more
Annual Report 2025 Zambia
05/27/2026Annual reportAnnual Report 2025 Zambia
Doubling conservation impact in large high biodiversity landscapes in Africa. A comprehensive summary of the FZS Zambia in 2025.
The high price of gold
04/22/2026Gorilla MagazinThe high price of gold
Mercury from illegal gold mining enters rivers and food chains, reaching even remote protected areas of the Amazon. A new study from the Peruvian region of Loreto shows how severely local communities are already affected and why the problem extends far beyond national borders.
In memory of Nelson Ole Kwai
03/19/2026NewsIn memory of Nelson Ole Kwai
With deep sadness, we remember Nelson Ole Kuwai, a dedicated conservationist, trusted colleague, and cherished friend whose legacy will endure in the Serengeti and beyond.
Four Years of War – Why Strengthening Ukraine’s Protected Areas Matters Now More Than Ever
02/24/2026Project updateFour Years of War – Why Strengthening Ukraine’s Protected Areas Matters Now More Than Ever
For four years now, the same memories return: the shock in the early hours of February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale attack on Ukraine.
Kulans on the Move
01/13/2026Project updateKulans on the Move
How do you bring back a species that vanished nearly a century ago – and relocate them across more than 2,000 kilometers of open steppe? In the autumn of 2025, a convoy of specially equipped trucks began a second ambitious journey: transporting wild kulans from Altyn Emel National Park in … Read more
Tigwilizane: Empowering Women, Strengthening Families, Protecting a Landscape
12/04/2025Project updateTigwilizane: Empowering Women, Strengthening Families, Protecting a Landscape
In the remote Mukungule sector of the North Luangwa landscape, a quiet but powerful movement is taking shape – one that begins not on patrol, but at home. The Tigwilizane Committee, a women-led support group created in 2021 for the spouses of law enforcement officers, is redefining what community empowerment … Read more
Barbara and Christoph Promberger Awarded the Federal Cross of Merit
12/02/2025NewsBarbara and Christoph Promberger Awarded the Federal Cross of Merit
We congratulate Barbara and Christoph Promberger on being awarded the Federal Cross of Merit – a recognition of their decades-long commitment to protecting Romania’s forests and biodiversity.
Michael Brombacher receives the IUCN Fred Packard Award 2025
10/10/2025NewsMichael Brombacher receives the IUCN Fred Packard Award 2025
A lifetime of field-based leadership and impact is honored with one of conservation’s highest recognitions. We are proud to announce that Michael Brombacher, Head of the Europe Department at Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Fred Packard Award by the IUCN World Commission … Read more
New Africa-Led Partnership to Safeguard Keystone Protected Areas
10/02/2025NewsNew Africa-Led Partnership to Safeguard Keystone Protected Areas
A continent-wide partnership is bringing together African governments, communities, and conservation partners to safeguard high-biodiversity protected areas that are essential to nature, climate, and people.
Building Safe Homes for Scouts in North Luangwa
10/02/2025NewsBuilding Safe Homes for Scouts in North Luangwa
A €3 million investment by the SADC TFCA Finance Facility, IUCN, and FZS Zambia will provide safe, modern housing for scout families in North Luangwa. The project relocates households from overcrowded and ecologically sensitive areas into a purpose-built estate, improving wellbeing, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and strengthening conservation in one of … Read more
