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Renewed Five-Year Cooperation for Biodiversity Conservation in Central Asia

The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the Michael Succow Foundation (Germany) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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Peatlands take centre stage at EUKI climate conference in Berlin

Peatlands entered the spotlight of European climate discussions as the workshop “Sustainable Peatland Futures” brought peatland restoration to the…

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Side Event at the GEF Assembly: Central Asia Strengthens Regional Cooperation for Ecological Connectivity

How can cross-border cooperation contribute to biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable development? This question was at the…

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The Venice Agreement on Peatlands gathers in Kenya for its third global workshop on World Peatlands Day

From 2 to 5 June 2026, peatland custodians, scientists, artists, Indigenous leaders, and conservation practitioners from 16 countries will gather at…

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Kugitang Photo: C. Welscher / Michael Succow Foundation

Field expedition to Kugitang supports transboundary UNESCO World Heritage nomination

From 3-14 May, experts from the Michael Succow Foundation (MSF) conducted a field expedition to the Kugitang Mountain Range in Turkmenistan and…

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Peatland drainage for agriculture in Nabajjuzi, Uganda. Foto: GIZ Uganda

Call for Peatland Biodiversity and Hydrology Experts

The Michael Succow Foundation, partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre, invites proposals for technical advisory to support: Biodiversity protocol and…

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Project meeting with Ukrainian partners of the IKI PAABS project in Berlin. Photo: J. Wunderlich / Michael Succow Foundation

Project meeting with Ukrainian partners of the IKI PAABS project in Berlin

Steering committee of the large-scale IKI project in the Black Sea region agrees on guidelines for the coming year

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Working Together for a Green Future in Ukraine

The IKI Ukraine Interface Workshop brings together concentrated expertise on Ukraine from multiple sectors in Berlin. What might a sustainable and…

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20 Years of the Eva-Kleinn-Scholarship – Gratitude for an Extraordinary Commitment

Twenty years ago, the Eva Kleinn Scholarship was established by her family in memory of Eva Kleinn. It enabled the Michael Succow Foundation to work…

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Peatland drainage for agriculture in Nabajjuzi, Uganda. Foto: GIZ Uganda

Call for proposals: Advisory support for a Verified Carbon Standard project in Nabajjuzi peatland, Uganda

The Michael Succow Foundation, partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre, invites proposals for technical advisory to support development of a viable…

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