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.
11/15/2024NewsIn 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.
11/06/2024Press release, NewsThe Earthshot Prize 2024: Major grassland restoration project in Kazakhstan celebrates win
11/06/2024Press release, NewsThe Earthshot Prize 2024: Major grassland restoration project in Kazakhstan celebrates win
A long-term large-scale collaborative conservation initiative in Kazakhstan has today been named the winner of the ‘Protect and Restore Nature’ category of His Royal Highness Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024. The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has received the prestigious prize in recognition of its vision and results to conserve and … Read more
09/06/2024NewsAltyn Dala Conservation Initiative contributes saiga data to global animal migration atlas
09/06/2024NewsAltyn Dala Conservation Initiative contributes saiga data to global animal migration atlas
With a free online atlas created by over 80 scientists, you can track the routes of wildebeest, saiga antelopes, caribou, and other ungulates who make long migrations and see the man-made barriers affecting their journeys. The project is supported by FZS.
08/20/2024NewsBuilding Pride: Fostering a lion-scape on the lakeshore
08/20/2024NewsBuilding Pride: Fostering a lion-scape on the lakeshore
Over a decade ago illegal hunting led to severe wildlife declines in Zambia’s Nsumbu National Park. Lions disappeared from the landscape, disrupting the ecological balance. Reintroducing lions is a critical part of restoring the ecosystem. Now, the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme is working to return lions to Nsumbu National Park, … Read more
06/06/2024NewsPrzewalski’s horses return to central Kazakhstan after nearly 200-year absence
06/06/2024NewsPrzewalski’s horses return to central Kazakhstan after nearly 200-year absence
Milestone in wildlife conservation as 7 Przewalski’s horses are reintroduced to Kazakh Steppe. The aim is to develop a self-sustaining population in the region.
04/09/2024NewsCombining integrating ancestral knowledge with modern conservation strategies
04/09/2024NewsCombining integrating ancestral knowledge with modern conservation strategies
Congratulations to FZS employee Isabel Porras Santa Cruz from Peru. She is among the winners of this year’s KfW Foundation grant. The grant is awarded to selected KFW Fellows of Frankfurt Spring School to bring their innovative conservation projects to life. The grant is a means of supporting biodiversity protection.
11/24/2023NewsCarpathians’ Life: FZS Ukraine Photo Contest
11/24/2023NewsCarpathians’ Life: FZS Ukraine Photo Contest
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) Ukraine, in partnership with the Carpathian Mountain International Film Festival (CMIFF), hosted the “Carpathians’ Life” photo contest for the 3rd time, showcasing the rich ecological diversity and cultural heritage of the Carpathians, while paying tribute to life in the protected areas supporting those affected by war.
10/17/2023NewsWispertaunus: Key conservation milestone in Hesse
10/17/2023NewsWispertaunus: Key conservation milestone in Hesse
Launched on October 1, 2023, the Wispertaunus Nature Project in Hesse, Germany, in collaboration with the Frankfurt Zoological Society, creates a unique habitat for rare species, connects natural forests, and addresses climate change. This landmark conservation initiative is funded by the federal government and the state, with a committed €1.2 … Read more
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Captain Bernard Michael Shayo
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Captain Bernard Michael Shayo
The world of conservation and aviation mourns the loss of a true champion today. Captain Bernard Michael Shayo, a passionate and dedicated conservation pilot, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on May 18, 2023.
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Aman Mgogollo
06/07/2023NewsIn Loving Memory of Aman Mgogollo
The conservation community mourns the tragic loss of Aman John Mgogollo, a brilliant and dedicated GIS specialist, who lost his life in a plane crash in Matambwe, Tanzania, on May 18, 2023. With profound sadness, we remember Aman’s exceptional contributions to conservation and his unwavering commitment to preserving our natural … Read more
05/25/2023News50 Years Manu National Park – World Champion of Diversity
05/25/2023News50 Years Manu National Park – World Champion of Diversity
Manu National Park in Peru is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Located in the southeast of the country, the protected area is not only a world champion of biodiversity, but also an outstanding example of a close connection between nature and tradition. It is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site and … Read more