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Inception Workshop launches development of a Regional Ramsar Strategy for Central Asia

On 25 September 2026, the inception workshop for the project “Development of a Regional Ramsar Strategy for Central Asia” took place online, marking…

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People for Living Waters: From Recognition to a Living UNESCO Water Network

Following ten years of preparation, the thematic network “People for Living Waters” was officially established during the International UNESCO…

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Call for Consultancy Services: Development of a Methodology for Drought Management Plans in Ukraine

The Michael Succow Foundation is inviting proposals for consultancy services to develop a national methodology for Drought Management Plans for the…

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Two bat activities in Kazakhstan successfully completed

From 21 August to 3 September 2026, two complementary activities on bat research, monitoring and con-servation were carried out in Kazakhstan as part…

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European Peatlands Initiative officially launches to strengthen peatland action across Europe

The European Peatlands Initiative (EPI) has officially launched at Power to Peatlands in ’s-Hertogenbosch, marking an important milestone for peatland…

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Restoring Land. Restoring Hope. UNCCD COP17 Side Event on the UNESCO World Heritage Nominations in Mongolia

At a side event of UNCCD COP17 in the Blue Zone on 27 August 2026, the Michael Succow Foundation provided information on the protection of Mongolia’s…

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Protecting the last remaining pristine desert and steppe ecosystems

Michael Succow Foundation hosts side event at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar

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Vashlovani - The image captures Vashlovani's iconic semi-arid landscape, featuring juniper and wild pistachio trees. Photo: N. Malazonia / Michael Succow Foundation

Advancing Georgia's World Heritage Tentative List: Succow Foundation Conducts Field Mission

In July 2026, the Michael Succow Foundation, in partnership with the Georgian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA) and the…

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2025 Annual Report of the Succow Foundation Design: Wally Pruß

Annual Report 2025: Preserving Nature. Shaping the Future.

What gives us hope at a time when the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and the water balance of our landscapes are under increasing pressure?

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Peatland Day at Moorbauer in Malchin

What does a peatland feel like? What lies hidden beneath several metres of peat? And what role do rewetted peatlands play in climate protection,…

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