biodiversity

Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Non-native species

Ship in the Antarctic

The Antarctic Peninsula and parts of West Antarctica have a favourable climate by Antarctic standards. This is why many human research and tourist activities take place there. Together with measurable climate change these are the reasons why this region is also especially threatened by the introduction and spread of non-native species. read more

Agriculture

Threats to biodiversity

Meadow with different blossoming flowers

Agricultural landscapes are habitats for many wild animal and plant species. Fields, meadows, pastures and hedges serve as a food source and provide breeding and refuge areas. However, intensive agriculture significantly limits this potential. Biodiversity in agricultural landscapes has been declining for years. read more

The Umweltbundesamt

For our environment